Dambai: The Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Oti Region have pledged their unwavering support for the government's National Apprenticeship Programme, one of the flagship initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment across the country. At the matriculation ceremony of beneficiaries of the programme in Dambai, the regional capital, the Dean of Oti MDCEs, Mr Prosper Ado, stressed the importance of the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention to ease the unemployment burden on parents and the youth.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ado emphasized the commitment of MDCEs to ensure the success of the program. He assured that they would actively engage with both masters and apprentices by visiting them in their shops and ensuring that the government's vision for this initiative is fully realized. In the Oti Region alone, about 50 mastercraft trainers have been trained, with 500 apprentices enrolled to benefit from the scheme.
Mr. Ado expressed optimism that the programme would play a major role in equipping the youth with employable skills. He urged both masters and apprentices to take the program seriously, warning that any apprentice found misbehaving would risk losing the opportunity. He emphasized adherence to the rules and regulations of the training centers, stating that any misconduct would lead to the reallocation of equipment or tools to more serious learners.
On behalf of the MMDCEs, Mr. Ado expressed gratitude to the President and the government for extending the opportunity to the Oti Region. He also appealed for more slots in subsequent years to engage more master trainers and apprentices. He expressed hope that in the coming year, more youth would be able to benefit from the program and transition from the streets into meaningful employment.
