The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed an ambitious plan to empower one million young people with digital skills, beginning with 5,000 youth from Kwadaso Constituency.

This initiative, which aims to bridge the digital skills gap, was announced at a constituency connect event held in Kwadaso.

At the event, Dr. Bawumia outlined how the initiative would provide training in skills such as coding, enabling participants to work remotely for global companies.

He highlighted the importance of equipping the youth with relevant digital skills in a world that is rapidly moving towards technology-driven opportunities.

“The youth need skills. We’ve introduced technical and vocational training, but they also need digital skills, as the world has shifted to digital.

He stressed that digital skills are not limited to those with formal education, making the program accessible even for school dropouts.

Bawumia emphasized that young people in Kwadaso could start working for companies in countries such as the US, Canada, and Singapore, all from their local communities.

“From right here in Kwadaso, one can work for companies in the US, Canada, and Singapore. Even school dropouts can be trained.

“My goal is to have at least one million people trained in digital skills, starting with five thousand youth from Kwadaso Constituency. This way, they can stay here and still work internationally”

The initiative is set to kick off in Kwadaso, with plans to expand and train one million youth across the country.

Dr. Bawumia described the policy as a game changer that would open up global employment opportunities for the youth, fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency.

As the global economy continues to embrace digital transformation, Dr. Bawumia’s vision is to ensure that Ghana's youth are well-equipped to take advantage of the expanding digital job market, both locally and internationally.