President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to officially launch the Ghana Labour Export Programme as part of efforts to create job opportunities for the country’s youth through international employment partnerships.
Speaking to residents in the Ahafo Region on Saturday, May 31, during his ongoing Thank You tour, the President said the government is currently in advanced discussions with multiple countries facing labour shortages to enable Ghanaian professionals to work abroad on fixed-term contracts.
“We will soon launch the Ghana Labour Export Programme. There are labour shortages in many countries across the world. We are negotiating with several of those countries to export some of our professionals to work on fixed-term contracts abroad,” President Mahama announced.
The programme is expected to cover a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, construction, health, hospitality, and logistics. Workers such as electricians, welders, mechanics, nurses, chefs, caterers, drivers, warehouse supervisors, and machine operators are all among the targeted categories.
The President disclosed that a contract has already been signed with one country for the export of 2000 temporary workers. He assured that selection into the programme will be conducted fairly, with equal opportunity given to all 16 regions of Ghana, including the host region, Ahafo.
“A contract has been signed with one country for the export of 2000 temporary workers. Young qualified people will be selected fairly from all the 16 regions of our country, including Ahafo,” he disclosed
