Yendi MCE urges youth to seize job opportunities
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Yendi in the Northern Region, Mr Muniru Sugri, has urged the youth in the municipality to take advantage of government employment initiatives to improve their livelihoods and achieve their aspirations. He said the government’s flagship employment programmes offered the youth opportunities to develop themselves and build better futures, and … The post Yendi…
Mr Muniru Sugri, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Yendi in the Northern Region of Ghana, has called upon the youth to capitalize on government employment programs to enhance their livelihoods and realize their dreams. He highlighted the importance of these programs in empowering young people to shape a better future for themselves.
This appeal came during a sensitization session for the youth in Yendi, focusing on the perils of unauthorized migration. Organized by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), the workshop formed part of a nationwide effort to educate young Ghanaians about secure, orderly, and lawful labor migration. Attendees, representing diverse youth groups in the municipality, were briefed on employment opportunities provided by government schemes and the hazards linked to irregular migration.
The training emphasized the risks of human trafficking, exploitation, abuse, and financial ruin that often accompany attempts to reach Europe via unapproved paths. Mr. Sugri urged the youth to thoroughly understand these dangers and acquire the required information and skills to make informed decisions regarding both local and international employment prospects before embarking on any journey.
He emphasized that young people are the future leaders of the country and urged them to take advantage of government interventions seriously. He further called on the Youth Employment Agency and the Ghana Immigration Service to maintain their engagement with the youth, ensuring that more young individuals benefit from such training sessions.
Hajia Rafiatu Mohammed, the Deputy Superintendent of Immigration responsible for the Migration Information Centre (MIC) in Tamale, echoed the concerns expressed by Mr. Sugri during her address. She strongly advised the youth against traveling without the appropriate documentation, stressing the illegality and dangers associated with using fake or unofficial travel papers and unapproved agencies.
DSI Mohammed pointed out that fraudulent documents and unauthorized routes could lead to severe consequences, such as arrest, deportation, human trafficking, and exploitation. She advised young people to adhere to the correct procedures when pursuing employment opportunities, both within Ghana and abroad.
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