{
  "id": 7602015,
  "title": "Offinso Traditional Council seeks support to fight unemployment and underdevelopment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/offinso-traditional-council-seeks-support-to-fight-unemployment-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:46:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/offinso-traditional-council-seeks-support-to-fight-unemployment-and-underdevelopment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Offinso Traditional Council is urging for increased initiatives to spur development and generate employment opportunities for the residents of Offinso South Municipality in the Ashanti Region. Their concern is rooted in the persistent issues of unemployment and scanty economic prospects that many young individuals and vulnerable groups face in the area. Dr. Nana Adu Gyamfi Kunmanin Berima Kesse I, the Council's development chief, complemented his plea by contributing machinery such as tractors, bulldozers, and other tools to aid development projects within Offinso and its neighboring regions. He emphasized that these resources would aid in enhancing local infrastructure, backing community-driven projects, and generating job opportunities for the youth. Dr. Kesse underscored the council's dedication to fostering municipal advancement, asserting that the donated equipment would stimulate infrastructure improvements, bolster local endeavors, and secure employment for the younger generation. Furthermore, the Council inaugurated the SHAMOR Movement for Change Foundation, a project designed to assist young individuals in the municipality by providing financial assistance, tools, and resources to aid in the establishment of businesses. The primary objective of the Foundation is to empower the youth, cultivate entrepreneurship, and mitigate unemployment rates. Dr. Kesse explained that the SHAMOR Foundation intends to equip young people with the necessary support to establish and expand their enterprises, thereby fostering self-sufficiency, job creation, and overall contribution to Offinso's development. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change, voiced apprehension over Ghana's escalating unemployment predicament during the event. He highlighted the adverse impact of the lack of job opportunities on the youth, advocating for more robust measures to foster employment and broaden prospects for enterprises. Kyerematen echoed the sentiment that job creation and support for businesses should be among his primary priorities should he be elected as President in 2028. He called for heightened investment in entrepreneurship and local economic development to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the youth in Offinso and throughout Ghana.",
  "summary": "The Offinso Traditional Council is calling for renewed efforts to accelerate development and create jobs for residents of the Offinso South Municipality in the Ashanti Region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}