Four major takeaways from NDC Youth Manifesto
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3 months ago
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GhanaWeb
The (NDC) has unveiled a series of promises aimed at improving the welfare Ghana's youth should it win the 2024 elections. The manifesto, unveiled on Monday, August 12, 2024, highlighted key initiatives including education, digital empowerment, and economic relief for young Ghanaians. Here are the four major takeaways:
1.Free academic fees for first-year tertiary students
One of the pledges made by the NDC is the abolition of academic fees for first-year students entering all public universities in Ghana. This promise, announced by a student leader at the launch, aims to eliminate a major financial barrier that has kept many talented students from pursuing higher education. According to the party, the initiative will ensure that no first-year university student worries about paying academic fees, a move they believe could open the doors of higher education to many,
2.Training of one million youths in digital skills
NDC Flagbearer reiterated the party's commitment to harnessing digital solutions to create jobs for the youth.