Deputy Director for Traders and Artisans Network, Bilal Mauzu Sulemana disclosed that NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama would engage with traders and artisans in Ghana to interact with them and gain insight into what constitutes a resilient economy for every entrepreneur.
According to him, Mahama’s engagement with dressmakers, hairdressers, barbers, drivers and other artisans aims to understand their challenges so he can provide prudent measures to improve their business.
In an interview with Fabea FM’s “Me Man Ho Dadwen” Bilal underscored the significance of addressing artisans’ challenges and developing effective policies to support them.
Bilal Mauzu said John Mahama is committed to ensuring the welfare and growth of local businesses.
He bemoaned the increasing youth unemployment and joblessness, stating unemployment is a significant socio-economic and political problem. Bilal added that engaging traders and artisans can create economic opportunities for the teeming unemployed youths.
“The policy aims to provide skills training in construction trades and entrepreneurship, business development services, mentoring, and encouragement to seize opportunities in non-traditional occupations,” he reiterated.
He added that the national apprenticeship program, the Ministry of Youth and the Women’s Development Bank proposed by the former president are tools to drive the work of traders and artisans.
“The NPP government have been using sloganeering to deceive Ghanaian youth on job creations,” he remarked.
He stressed the need to support youths in taking merit of informal entrepreneurship opportunities and provide market-based and sustainable services through a job-matching system.