The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, says 72 percent of Ghanaian youth have considered emigrating, with many citing the search for jobs and better economic opportunities.

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Speaking at a TVET Stakeholders Engagement Dialogue in Accra, Dr Thompson said the situation underscored the urgent need for Ghana to create more jobs and opportunities for young people.

He said Ghana must “grow hope” by investing in skills development and creating employment opportunities that will encourage the youth to stay and build the country.

Dr Nii Moi Thompson

“According to the recent Afrobarometer survey, as many as 72 percent of Ghanaian youth want to emmigrate abroad, with more than half of them saying that they want to do so in search of jobs.

“We have disappointed them. We can no longer just grow our economy, therefore, we must grow hope and growing hope means creating employment opportunities.

“We must give the youth a reason for them to stay and build this country for themselves and for the future. It is all dire now I have to say and I must confess. These are aggregate statistics.”By:Isaac Offei