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Gomoa West DCE Presents Training Equipment to Boost National Apprenticeship Programme

The Gomoa West District Assembly has taken a bold step to strengthen skills development and tackle youth unemployment with the presentation of vital training equipment to master trainers and beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP).

Date Created : 2/2/2026 : Story Author : Mary Ayertey/Ghanadistricts.com

The District Chief Executive, Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Kassim, together with the Regional NAP Coordinator, Mr. Ebenezer Abeiku Essien, handed over equipment under the tailoring, beautician, carpentry, and masonry modules at a ceremony held at the Assembly.

Hon. Kassim reaffirmed the government’s commitment under H.E. John Dramani Mahama to the programme, stressing that the initiative is designed to empower young people with sustainable skills that can transform livelihoods, particularly at the community level. He urged beneficiaries to use the tools responsibly to build careers that will reduce unemployment and drive local development.

The presentation marks another milestone in the Assembly’s efforts to promote inclusive growth, job creation, and human capital development, ensuring that the youth are equipped to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s socio-economic progress.