The Ghana Police Service and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to employ 12,000 youths to be trained by the Ghana Police Service.
The partnership aims to augment the human resource capacity of the Ghana Police Service and provide employment opportunities for the youth.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed–Mubarak, who witnessed the signing of the MOU, stated that this initiative is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the Ghana Police Service and contribute to maintaining peace and security in the country.
Muntaka emphasised that collaboration is key to national development and assured them of the Interior Ministry’s commitment to strengthening their partnership.
George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Employment and Development, expressed his gratitude to the Minister for the Interior for the opportunity and pledged his ministry’s continued support for the initiative.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, revealed that the youths recruited under the program would undergo training in basic policing and intelligence gathering.
Also present at the signing was the CEO of YEA, Mr. Malik Basintale, who highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating that it would provide employment opportunities for thousands of young Ghanaians while supporting the Ghana Police Service in its mandate.
The MOU represents a significant step towards promoting youth employment and enhancing the capacity of the Ghana Police Service and demonstrates Government’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment and improving national security.