President John Dramani Mahama emphasized his government’s commitment to attracting foreign investments as a key strategy to tackle Ghana’s growing unemployment challenge and create sustainable job opportunities for the country’s expanding youth population.

During a meeting with UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Mahama highlighted the importance of international partnerships in addressing Ghana’s economic hurdles. The president reiterated his administration’s focus on strengthening ties with British investors to spur economic growth and job creation.

With Ghana’s population rapidly increasing, the demand for employment, particularly among young people, has become a pressing concern. This issue was a focal point in the 2024 elections, highlighting the need for urgent policy action and an influx of investment.

Acknowledging the difficulties of accessing international credit markets, Mahama stressed that foreign direct investment (FDI) is essential for stimulating growth and job creation. He underscored that his administration is prioritizing foreign partnerships to drive the country’s economic recovery.

“We have a young, growing population, and one of the key issues that arose during the election was jobs,” Mahama said. “Given the constraints in accessing international credit markets, our focus is on increasing foreign investments to create jobs for young people, particularly by drawing in more British companies to collaborate with us.”

Ghana’s reliance on foreign investment is becoming increasingly critical as it seeks to navigate economic challenges and foster long-term employment opportunities for its youthful workforce.

Source:TheDotNews