An announcement by Youth Employment Agency (YEA) CEO, Malik Basintale, to create 2,000 permanent jobs through the recycling of coconut husks has sparked widespread excitement on social media.

In a post on his X page on September 30, 2025, Basintale assured the youth that opportunities would be created from the waste of the highly patronised fruit.

He noted that the initiative would not only combat unemployment but also help manage the significant amount of coconut waste littering the city.

“You see this here, they are called coconut husks! The left over after enjoying your coconut milk or juice that liters the city,” his post read.

“This afternoon I shall be creating 2,000 permanent jobs from it while saving the environment. Watch out...,” he added.

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The declaration has sparked widespread excitement among netizens, who flooded the comments section with suggestions for products that can be generated from the husks and proposals for manufacturing hubs.

Reactions included:

• Samuel Cudjoe (@scudjoe321), who highlighted a university project: “We successfully extracted fibers (coir) from coconut husks, which aligns with your current initiatives to utilize coconut husks for beneficial purposes.”

• Qwaci Osei (@kanewuhub), who pointed to existing solutions: “This is @zaacoalenergy turning Coconut husks into charcoal.”

• Muttalib M. Sadatc (@MSadat7241), who provided a long list of potential applications: "Biochar Production, Peat Moss Alternative, Potting Mix, Hydroponics, Soil Amendment, Cocoboards, Insulation, Cement additives... Biomass Fuel.”

• Yardboss4lyf (@Yardboss4l53619), who offered a practical idea: “They can also use it for ‘door mat’ from my experience in Nsawam prison... Coconut husks door mat can last for 7 to 10 yrs.”

Meanwhile, the YEA under Basintale has recently been credited with spearheading the Community Medical First Responders (CMFRs) initiative.

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On September 26, Sika Official’s X Page highlighted the program, noting Basintale’s presence at the Ghana National Ambulance Training School in Nkenkaasu for the commissioning of the first batch of 6,000 CMFRs, who are set to bolster emergency medical care in remote areas across the country.

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You see this here, they are called Coconut husks! The left over after enjoying your coconut milk or juice that liters the city.

This afternoon I shall be creating 2,000 permanent jobs from it while saving the environment😊

Watch out ......🇬🇭🔥💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/dD4gMf7uEE

— Maleek Basintale (@malik_basintale) September 30, 2025