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Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis is posing a significant security risk, warns Peter Toobu, Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee. Toobu made this statement after a tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, where six young women died during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise.
Toobu emphasized that the scarcity of employment opportunities is placing immense pressure on the youth, making them vulnerable to exploitation. He urged the government to address the unemployment crisis as a national emergency and develop sustainable job creation strategies.
Nearly 39% of young people in Ghana are unemployed, with over 1.25 million youth not working, not in school, and not in training. The situation is even more dire, with 68% of employed youth stuck in insecure jobs. These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for action.
Experts warn that youth unemployment is not just an economic issue, but also a security threat. They call for urgent action to address the crisis, including skills training, entrepreneurship support, and job creation initiatives.
The government has launched initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, including the Youth Employment Agency’s partnership with G4S Security Services to recruit 6,000 youths. However, more needs to be done to address the scale and complexity of the issue.
