Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that plans are underway to equip head potters, popularly known as “kayayei,” with driving skills.
The presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) said discussions are ongoing with Metro Mass and Ayalolo to teach the kayayei driving.
He announced this at the launch of the “Kayayei” Empowerment Programme at Madina on Tuesday, May 21.
The Kayayei Empowerment Programme, an initiative of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), comes with a three-story facility fitted with ancillary facilities for the head potters, which will serve as a place of abode and training centre for the Kayayei.
Speaking at the launch, the former deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana this will help provide opportunities for them.
“In addition to the strides already made, I am thrilled to announce that discussions are ongoing with Metro mass and Ayalolo to teach them (kayayei) driving.”
The programme will help train 5,000 young women between May and November 2024, with 600 Kayayei per cohort each month.
The programme will provide practical skills and knowledge to participants, preparing them for specific trades and occupations.
The training will take place over a period of three weeks, with participants receiving startup kits, and stipends, and enjoying free accommodation facilities during the period of the training.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
