Obodan: Mr. Dennis Mireku, a 35-year-old entrepreneur and Director of Vision Auto Parts and Lube Centre, has established a vocational training centre at Obodan near Nsawam in the Eastern Region to equip young people with employable skills.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mireku stated that the initiative aims to provide a comprehensive four-year training in auto mechanic services, transmission gearbox repair, auto electricals, and auto engine mechanics. The goal is to empower young people, especially those without formal education or stable employment, to acquire trades that could sustain them economically and make them responsible future leaders.
He noted that a similar centre had already been established at Dome-Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region, with plans underway to expand the programme nationwide. Mr. Mireku reported that over 200 young men and women have graduated from the centre, emphasizing the importance of equipping the youth with skills to become the responsible leaders of tomorrow.
Mr. Mireku appealed to school dropouts and unemployed youth to take advantage of the opportunity. He also urged benevolent organisations and individuals to support the initiative, stressing that government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of youth employment. He mentioned that if more centres are established, it will help many parents who cannot afford to send their children to higher institutions.
