President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will this year launch an initiative dubbed the ’Vice President’s Empowerment for Women and People Living with Disabilities Programme’.
The initiative the President explained will target women, PWDs, and other vulnerable persons to provide them with skills and opportunities and finance to create jobs.
The President disclosed this in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, before Parliament.
‘’Her Excellency the Vice-President’s Empowerment for Women and People with Disabilities Programme will also be launched this year. The programme will target women, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups to build their capacity and offer them access to finance to create jobs.’’
He further announced that the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations will also focus on developing youth IT skills and fostering innovation.
‘’Under the ‘One Million Coders Programme’, young people will receive training in coding, web app development, digital marketing, and other digital skills. This initiative aims to equip them with the necessary skills for employability in the digital ecosystem.’’
We must provide meaningful and relevant education to prepare our youth for today’s technology-driven job market. Despite various reforms, issues related to low learning outcomes persist within Ghana’s educational system. I am committed to ensuring that quality education remains a top priority,’’ he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
