Hohoe: A total of 63 apprentices and trainers have received start-up kits under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) and the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) Business in a Box (BizBox) - Agric Apprenticeship2Entrepreneur project. The items distributed include aprons, disposable gloves, T-shirts, headscarves, trampolines, local stoves, basins, toolkit boxes, hairdryers, industrial sewing machines, and cooking pots.
According to Ghana News Agency, during the presentation of the items, the Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Prosper Kumi, highlighted the significance of maintaining the equipment provided. He emphasized that the beneficiaries should ensure the proper upkeep of the tools and materials to derive maximum benefit from them. Mr. Kumi pointed out that the scale of beneficiaries reflects concerted efforts to tackle unemployment within the municipality, as such initiatives enable artisans to generate income.
Mr. Kumi also expressed his gratitude to the donors, acknowledging that their contribution would significantly assist the beneficiaries in achieving their goals. Passover Rebirth, the Hohoe Municipal Coordinator of the BizBox Project, mentioned that there would be follow-up activities to monitor the proper utilization of the distributed items, ensuring the project's sustainability and extending its benefits to more individuals in the future.
The beneficiaries conveyed their appreciation for the support received, indicating that the start-up kits would positively impact their quality of life and enhance their economic opportunities.