Mahama's 24-hour economy to address brain drain — Opong-Fosu
A former Minister of State, Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has said the transformational agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama, including the 24-hour Economy proposed initiative, was a game-changer aimed at addressing increased productivity and job creation.
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He said the proposed initiative would help address the current lack of job opportunities in the country that had resulted in an unprecedented brain drain.
Mr Opong-Fosu made the remarks when the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) Wing of the University of Ghana (UG) called on him at his office in Accra.
The meeting was to provide a platform for the executive members to express their appreciation for the former minister's continued support of TEIN activities and also discussed their aspirations.
Discussions
It also highlighted the importance of involving young voices in policy discussions and decision-making processes.
The discussion delved into various topics, including the challenges faced by students in accessing quality education, the need for youth empowerment programmes and the role of government in fostering job creation and sustainable development.
He said students, who are the major stakeholders, as well as important resources to propagate the vision will not be left out of the town hall meetings that President Mahama was currently undertaking.
Mr Opong-Fosu pledged his support to offer guidance to the TEIN UG executives and encouraged them to remain focused, resilient and dedicated to their chosen paths.
He commended the students for their dedication to public service and encouraged them to continue pursuing their dreams, emphasising the importance of young voices in shaping policies and driving change.
The former Minister of State shared his insights, drawing from his experiences as a student leader and in public service and provided valuable advice on how the TEIN executives could make a meaningful difference in their chosen fields.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the government and young leaders, recognising the potential for transformative change when diverse voices come together.
Gratitude
President of the TEIN UG, Paul Amoldago, on behalf of the executives, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage in a discussion that will shape their future endeavours.
He presented their aspirations, focusing on key areas such as education, youth empowerment, job creation and sustainable development and articulated their desire to actively contribute to the progress and development of their communities.
The TEIN UG presented a plaque to Mr Opong-Fosu to demonstrate their appreciation for supporting their programmes such as handing over ceremonies, orientations and TEIN regional communicators conferences.
