Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), claims that his top objectives are the issues and goals of young people.
He declared that as president, he would so put out great effort to provide them with respectable and long-term employment.
“When I say to you that your concerns and aspirations are my top priorities, I mean it from every sinew in my body,” Dr Bawumia assured.
Speaking on Sunday at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra as part of a Youth Connect event, Dr. Bawumia presented a detailed plan for creating jobs that will revolutionise the Ghanaian economy.
He pleaded with the young people to put their faith in him to serve them selflessly and safeguard the public coffers while serving as president.
“Let’s have the mindset of possibilities rather than the impossibilities”-Dr Bawumia stated.
In a passionate speech, Dr. Bawumia reaffirmed his dedication to prioritising the youth and pledged to enact bold, pro-business measures that will generate nearly four million jobs.
The NPP flagbearer gave some thought to the economic hardships that Ghanaians had endured under the previous Mahama-led government, especially the protracted power outages that afflicted the country in recent years.
He recalled how those disruptions had a significant negative influence on productivity in a number of industries, which resulted in a large loss of jobs.
Dr. Bawumia therefore advised the young people to think about the two options when they cast their votes on December 7: a return to “past failures” or the chance for “renewed leadership” that is centred on advancement and healing.
“The youth of this country on December 7 will either choose a leader who is futuristic or stark in the past.
“We cannot have a leader who doesn’t appreciate the linkage between digitisation and the economy,” Dr Bawumia said.
He reiterated that the voices and ideas of the youth would be integral to shaping his government’s policies.
The vice president pledged to create a political atmosphere in which youth would actively participate in decision-making, enabling them to become a catalyst for social change.
Expanding educational opportunities, increasing student accommodations in public universities through private sector participation, introducing university scholarships for people with disabilities, and implementing a centralized application system for tertiary institutions were all key components of his job creation strategy.
He emphasized the significance of “protecting” and improving the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Free Senior High School (SHS) programs, which had resulted in notable increases in student enrolment and educational gender parity.
Dr. Bawumia stressed the necessity of using public policy to boost economic growth, pointing out that the private sector will pay for 3% of his government’s yearly spending, or roughly GHS 30 billion, in order to free up funds for the government.
His goals include making sure that every district has access to healthcare services and finishing the Agenda 111 hospitals, which would employ between 70,000 and 72,000 medical professionals.
In order to boost economic activity and job creation, he also planned to develop Special Economic Zones in border towns, establish a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Bank, and assist businesses through a “Buy Ghana First” strategy.
With plans to establish agriculture mechanisation centres in each district and irrigation solutions for large-scale farming, Dr. Bawumia also addressed concerns in the agricultural sector.
Along with research and development expenditures to modernise the sector, he suggested creating agrarian enclaves based on local advantages.
His speech also focused on the housing sector, pledging to support low-income workers by establishing social and inexpensive housing schemes.
The NPP flagbearer outlined his strategies for maximising Ghana’s natural resource benefits through local ownership and ecologically friendly techniques.
Dr. Bawumia revealed intentions to establish a National Robotics, Engineering, and AI Laboratory in partnership with academic institutions and tech companies in order to fully use the potential of the digital economy.
In order to promote technological adoption and growth, his government will remove import taxes on mobile devices, create a $100 million Fintech Fund to assist Ghanaian start-ups, and do away with the contentious e-Levy.
Dr. Bawumia reiterated his dedication to fostering an atmosphere that allows youth to flourish, highlighting the transformative potential of technology, inclusivity, and strong policy.
In addition to being an economic agenda, Dr. Bawumia said, “My ambitious plan for job creation is a call to action for the youth of Ghana to take charge of their future and contribute to the nation’s progress.”
Young people from all 16 of the nation’s regions took part in the program virtually.
Source: myjoyonline.com