Former President John Dramani Mahama wants enormous investment for Ghanaian youth who are keen on making strides in the business industry.As a keynote speaker at the just-ended Korea-African Business Summit in Seoul, Mr Mahama noted the relevance of Korea in the development of Ghanaian youths.

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He said to elevate the youth out of the dire unemployment situation in the country, “Korea can help us nudge our young innovators and entrepreneurs to realize their dreams."“Our young people must see a much brighter future ahead, and they are willing to put in the shift to make it a reality," he stressed.<img src="

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extricate our young people from underemployment trap - Mahama to Korea" class="wp-image-10032317722" title="Help us to extricate our young people from underemployment trap - Mahama to Korea"/>The former president boasted of the talent and skills possessed by the Ghanaian youths, adding that "despite the lamentable situation, come through with impressive feats and achievements.

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"He therefore charged Ghanaian and international leaders to "unlock and unleash" the untapped potential.Organised by the Korea- African Foundation, the two day summit coincided with the 2023 commemoration of Africa Day.Ghana's unemployment situation is a significant concern for the country. Like many other nations, Ghana faces challenges in providing adequate employment opportunities for its growing population, particularly among the youth.

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The unemployment rate in Ghana has been fluctuating over the years.1.76 million persons were unemployed in the third quarter of 2022 per The&nbsp;Ghana Statistical Service's&nbsp;(GSS) 2022 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) Third Quarter Labour Statistics.

The Independent Ghana

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