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. The initiative aims to equip young people with employable skills, thereby reducing rural-urban migration.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mireku stated that the programme offers 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, particularly those without formal education or stable employment, to learn trades that can sustain them economically and prepare them for future leadership roles.
Mr. Mireku mentioned that a similar centre has already been established at Dome-Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region, with plans for nationwide expansion. He noted that over 200 young men and women have graduated from the centre so far.
He emphasized the importance of equipping the youth with skills, stating, 'The youth are our future, and if we equip them with skills today, they will become the responsible leaders we want to see tomorrow.' He encouraged school dropouts and unemployed youth to take advantage of this opportunity.
Mr. Mireku also called on benevolent organisations and individuals to support the initiative, highlighting that the government cannot address youth employment alone. He stated, 'If more centres are established, it will help many parents who cannot afford to send their children to higher institutions.'
