The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has launched an initiative to migrate Ghana’s skilled labour force to work abroad.
The “Work Abroad Programme” is an initiative of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) which has been designed to create a legal pathway for artisans and workers in the hospitality, transportation, agriculture, construction sectors, among others, to work abroad.
Under the initiative, applicants will be screened through an online portal which will be advertised.
Companies recruiting Ghanaian workers will then be required to sign formal agreements with both the destination country and Ghana, the labour exporting country, to protect the rights of Ghanaian workers who travel through the initiative.
Workers selected will undergo pre-departure training on their rights, cultural adaptation and professional skills to enhance their competitiveness in the global market while navigating the international work environment.
Launch
The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, who launched the initiative in Accra last Tuesday, said the programme formed part of the government’s efforts to reduce the number of unemployed youth, as promised during the 2024 election campaign.
“As a result, this initiative reaffirms our unwavering commitment to empowering Ghana’s youth by expanding access to global opportunities and fostering a structured and sustainable framework for labour migration,” he said.
The initiative, he explained, was aimed at curbing irregular migration, ensuring fair recruitment practices and maximising the economic benefits of remittances to contribute to the country’s economic development.
Welfare
Dr Pelpuo further vowed to ensure respect for Ghanaian workers abroad and to eliminate situations where they were punished for working overseas.
“In my period as a minister, we will not tolerate any situation where Ghanaian workers will go abroad to work and be punished for going there to work.
“We want to see absolute respect for the Ghanaian youth who goes out there to explore the world and commits himself or herself to the country they are working for,” he added.
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE
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