Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has stressed the urgent need for Ghana to shift its focus toward private sector growth to tackle youth unemployment.
Speaking on GHOne TV with Lily Mohammed, Basintale noted that relying solely on public sector jobs is unsustainable.
“We have realized the fact that we cannot fully depend on public sector jobs because, obviously, the public sector may not be sufficient to accommodate all the younger generation coming up. So, we must delve into the private sector,” he said.
He also questioned the country’s work culture, highlighting the need for increased productivity.
“From 1957 to date, we’ve operated at an 8-hour corridor. What happens to the remaining 12 hours? We go back home and sleep. Yet, we still underproduce and continue to import in huge quantities,” he remarked.
His comments have sparked discussions on the need for job creation strategies that go beyond government employment.
