Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has disclosed that more than 3,200 businesses have benefited from the government’s flagship Adwumawura Programme, exceeding its initial target of 2,000.
The initiative, launched in 2025, is designed to support small businesses through training and funding to reduce unemployment and promote entrepreneurship.
She added that over 10,800 young people have also received training under the programme, surpassing the annual target of 10,000.
Speaking at the launch of the Students Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Programme (SEED) on Thursday, April 30, the Vice President said the results demonstrate the government’s commitment to creating jobs for the youth.
She explained that the SEED initiative is intended to provide tertiary students, particularly those willing to take risks, with the opportunity to build businesses and contribute to the reset agenda.
“I am pleased to announce that while the initial target was to provide financial support to about 2,000 businesses, the government has disbursed support to over 3,200 beneficiaries. In addition to financial support, the program was also intended to train 10,000 businesses annually. However, this target was not only met, but exceeded.
”More than 10,800 young Ghanaians underwent five weeks of intensive entrepreneurship training in six months of post-training mentorship. This program, therefore, demonstrates His Excellency’s commitment to addressing one of Ghana’s most pressing challenges,” he said.
