According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Dr Adzroe emphasized the Government's role in fostering an environment conducive to business establishment and growth, while acknowledging that it cannot employ everyone. This, he argued, underscores the importance of skill acquisition in creating sustainable livelihoods. His remarks were made during his address at the 12th General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), in Ho.
Dr Adzroe expressed concern over the increasing number of young people who, despite completing various levels of education, remain outside formal employment and education systems. He described this situation as a potential 'time bomb' in need of urgent attention. He called for a shift in focus from government employment to equipping young people with practical skills that enable them to establish businesses and contribute to the economy.
He stressed that skills development is essential for reducing unemployment and achieving economic independence, stating, "the only way we can sustain economic independence and stem unemployment is through the acquisition of skills." Dr Adzroe also challenged the Church to reclaim its historical role in education and discipline, particularly through the establishment and management of educational institutions.
Dr Adzroe linked societal challenges such as corruption, environmental degradation, and road indiscipline to weaknesses in character formation. He emphasized that education should extend beyond academic knowledge to include the training of disciplined minds and responsible citizens. A clean environment, he argued, requires responsible citizens who understand their societal obligations.
He highlighted the Church's potential role in supporting government policies aimed at enhancing skills development, improving learning environments, and creating opportunities for young people. Dr Adzroe pointed to ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Education to improve technical and vocational education and urged for increased investment in TVET infrastructure and training.
Drawing lessons from developed countries where technical and vocational skills have been pivotal in industrialization, job creation, and economic transformation, he called for constructive engagement between stakeholders, especially religious institutions, and the Government. He urged them to find practical solutions to issues like unemployment and indiscipline.
Dr Adzroe concluded by noting that the EPCG General Assembly provided an ideal platform for such discussions and called for a renewed Church-Government partnership to train young Ghanaians' minds and hands for productive employment and entrepreneurship.