An accountant and youth career coach, Dickson Assan, has issued a public appeal to assist a young unemployed Ghanaian accountant in finding a job.

In a LinkedIn post dated Thursday, July 25, 2024, Mr Assan revealed that a young accounting and finance professional, Michael Adotey Nyanu, had contacted him about the severe difficulties he's facing in his job search.

Mr Nyanu has expressed that he might end his life if he doesn't secure employment by the end of August this year.

Mr Assan highlighted Michael's profound frustration and desperation, noting the repeated setbacks and encounters with job-seeking scammers that have added to his distress.

"When someone threatens to commit suicide, I take it very seriously. It doesn't matter whether it's true or not.

"The core of the message shows a frustrated man. He is trying all he could but has been unsuccessful so far. Then he encounters the usual fraudsters who like to prey on desperate job seekers.

"In all his writing, this sentence 'I have decided to end it all by August if nothing works' is the reason why I am writing this post.I am trying to reach out to him and get his CV but have been unsuccessful so far," he wrote.

He appealed to the public to unite in helping Michael secure employment, emphasizing that such support could not only save a life but also protect a family from the edge of despair.

“Remember, no matter how tough things get, hashtag#suicide is not an option. Life is precious, and with time, things can improve”, he stated.

This troubling story underscores the challenges faced by many young Ghanaians.

The 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) by the Ghana Statistical Service reveals that about 1.9 million youth aged 15 to 35 years were Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) in the third quarter of 2023.

The survey highlights that females are disproportionately affected, with 1.2 million women experiencing a NEET rate of 21.0%, compared to 15.0% for males.

The Greater Accra Region has the highest number of NEET youth, with over 565,000 individuals not engaged in education, employment, or training.

With nearly 2 million young people struggling to make ends meet, it is vital for key stakeholders—including the government, private sector, educational institutions, and community leaders—to come together to provide essential support, resources, and opportunities for their empowerment.