Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed worry over the uncertainty faced by the youth of Ghana.

In a statement celebrating International Youth Day, the former vice president acknowledged the struggles the youth of Ghana go through in seeking jobs that are not even available.

He noted that even those who want to start businesses have difficulties because “the cost of starting and sustaining a business is high, and too many young people feel uncertain about what lies ahead,” he said.

Regardless of the challenge, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia indicated that “But I remain convinced that Ghana’s greatest strength is the talent and determination of our young people. Our responsibility is to make sure opportunity keeps pace with their ambition”.

Read his post below

On this International Youth Day, I think of the many young Ghanaians I meet across the country. Students, artisans, young professionals, entrepreneurs, farmers and those still searching for opportunities.

The circumstances of our youth may be different, but the aspirations are often the same. To find decent jobs, build something of their own, live with dignity and look to the future with confidence.

I know these hopes have been tested. Jobs are not easy to find, the cost of starting and sustaining a business is high, and too many young people feel uncertain about what lies ahead.

But I remain convinced that Ghana’s greatest strength is the talent and determination of our young people. Our responsibility is to make sure opportunity keeps pace with their ambition.

Different contexts, common aspirations and a shared belief that Ghana can be a place where young people build the future they want.