Political Aide to the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr.
Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tontoh has elaborated on the flagbearer's plan to create four million jobs for Ghanaian youth.Speaking to Beatrice Adu on Midday News, on November 4, Tontoh emphasized a three-pronged approach focused on quality education, employable skills, and targeted job creation initiatives.According to Tontoh, Dr.
Bawumia aims to build on the current administration's educational successes, noting that around 5.7 million students have benefited from free Senior High School (SHS) education as of the 2023 academic year, with that figure expected to rise to 6.5 million by the end of 2024.However, Tontoh highlighted that providing quality education is just the first step, underscoring the need to equip young people with employable skills in fields such as law, engineering, and digital technology."One of the candidate's priorities is to ensure that education is complemented by skills that can directly lead to employment.
After acquiring these skills, the next critical step is to provide jobs that allow young people to actively contribute to the economy," Tontoh explained.According to Tontoh, a core aspect of Dr.