Gomoa Central MP Supports 175 Apprentice Graduates with Start-Up Kits

GOMOA CENTRAL: Mrs. Naana Eyiah Quansah, the Deputy Interior Minister and Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, presented start-up kits to 175 apprentice trainees who have completed a six-month intensive skills training program. The initiative, financed by the Ghana Enterprise Agency in collaboration with the Master Card Foundation, aims to enable the beneficiaries to establish their own businesses, thereby improving their livelihoods. According to Ghana News Agency, the start-up kits provided to the apprentices include essential equipment such as sewing machines, hair dryers, bakery ovens, and hand dryers. The initiative is part of the government's broader plan to support private sector employment and economic development in the region. The training covered various fields, including tailoring, dressmaking, hairdressing, and baking. Additionally, 87 masters, including seamstresses, tailors, hairdressers, and bakers, were engaged and compensated to provide training for the apprentices. Mrs. Quansah emphasi zed the government's commitment to supporting artisans and self-employed individuals as a measure to reduce poverty. She stated that the government, under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has consistently invested in initiatives to support the youth in artisanal fields, thereby enhancing their productivity and living standards. Mrs. Quansah also urged the constituents to support her and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections, calling for unity and peace. Mr. Benjamin Kojo Otoo, the Gomoa Central District Chief Executive, reiterated the government's dedication to rolling out beneficial initiatives, such as the "business in a box" project, which has enabled the 175 apprentice trainees to establish their enterprises. He noted the financial challenges faced by some apprentices in procuring essential start-up equipment and praised the MP's efforts in securing developmental programs for the area. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the support received and pledged to support the governme nt in the forthcoming elections to ensure the continuation of beneficial policies and programs.