{
  "id": 17812284,
  "title": "Ledzokuku MP urges NAHEOG graduates to put skills to good use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ledzokuku-mp-urges-naheog-graduates-to-put-skills-to-good-use",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:01:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/ledzokuku-mp-4/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ledzokuku MP Benjamin Nartey Ayiku urged National Association for Heavy-duty Equipment Operators (NAHEOG) graduates to utilize their newly acquired skills for the betterment of Ghana's development. He encouraged them to maintain safety and professionalism as they transition into the workforce. NAHEOG president Dominic Kofi Eyiah appealed to religious organizations to invest in technical and vocational training to tackle youth unemployment and boost economic empowerment. He highlighted the role faith-based institutions play in education, social welfare, and community development, and proposed expanding their impact by providing practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Eyiah urged religious leaders to establish skills centers, provide equipment and scholarships, and conduct mentorship programs in collaboration with industries to create employment opportunities. He emphasized the importance of diligence, competence, and productivity in aligning with Christian and Islamic values. Addressing the graduates, Eyiah stressed the need for discipline, responsibility, and safety awareness when operating heavy-duty equipment. NAHEOG's 11th graduation ceremony demonstrated the transformative impact of technical and vocational training on individuals and national development. Eyiah called for stronger collaboration among religious institutions, government, industry, and training organizations to address unemployment and expand skills development opportunities. The event gathered religious leaders, industry representatives, parents, guardians, instructors, and graduates to celebrate the successful completion of the training by the 11th graduating class of NAHEOG.",
  "summary": "The Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Benjamin Nartey Ayiku, has urged graduates of the National Association for Heavy-duty Equipment Operators Ghana (NAHEOG) to put their newly acquired skills to good use, uphold safety and professionalism, and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development. Mr Ayiku, who was the Guest of Honour at the Association’s 11th Graduation Ceremony, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}