Sunyani: A group of unemployed graduates in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to enhance Ghana's bilateral relations with Germany and the United Kingdom to create job opportunities abroad.
According to Ghana News Agency, these graduates, primarily from universities, believe that stronger bilateral ties between Ghana and Germany would enable youth to travel and secure decent employment, thus improving their lives. They expressed hope that the President would advocate for labor opportunities and exchange programs in areas such as vocational and employable skills training, technology, green energy, and youth employment.
This initiative, they argue, would allow the many unemployed graduates in the country to seek job opportunities in Germany and the UK. Miss Fati Seidu, a university graduate, expressed her desire to work in Germany, citing the country's economic stability and job prospects. She urged the government to facilitate exchange training programs in Germany for unemployed graduates.
Master Kwame Joshua, another unemployed graduate, highlighted that easier travel to Germany and the UK could help control irregular migration and its negative effects on the youth. He expressed hope that President Mahama would fortify bilateral ties with Germany to prevent the wastage of youthful energy.
He further suggested that if Germany became a visa-free country for unemployed youth, they could pursue education, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities, thereby alleviating economic difficulties. Pastor Joshua Jerry pointed out that, given Ghana's colonial history with Britain and the widespread use of English, integration and employment in the UK would be more feasible. He urged the President to strengthen bilateral relations with the UK to harness these opportunities.
Joyce Asieduaa, another university graduate, remarked on the rising trend of irregular migration among graduates seeking better opportunities abroad, often resulting in slavery and exploitation. She emphasized the need for the government to facilitate easier travel for those unable to secure jobs in Ghana, allowing them to build a better future abroad.
