Vice-President Naana Opoku-Agyemang has underscored government’s commitment to youth empowerment through the Adwumawura Programme, a flagship initiative launched in April 2025 by President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking at the onboarding and orientation event at the University of Ghana, she explained that the programme, spearheaded by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) and supported by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, aims to support 10,000 youth-owned businesses.
“For the maiden cohort, over 100,000 applications were received, with 10,000 youth entrepreneurs selected through a transparent process overseen by representatives from respected institutions in Government, academia, the private sector, and our development partners,” she revealed.
She further acknowledged the role of hub trainers, development partners, and the selection committee in shaping the programme’s credibility and fairness.
The Vice-President stressed that the Adwumawura Programme is not limited to providing capital and training.
“It sets out to create an environment where the discipline, focus, honesty, and resilience of our entrepreneurs will drive sustainable development,” she stated.
Government’s flagship initiative is expected to not only ease the youth unemployment burden but also contribute to Ghana’s long-term goal of building an innovative, sustainable economy.
