Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has revealed that the government is crafting a deliberate strategy to export skilled Ghanaian labour to countries in need of workers, as part of a broader push to curb rising unemployment.

Speaking on Joy FM, Dr. Pelpuo stated that Ghana is increasingly receiving requests from other nations for its workforce.

"Beyond the domestic set, what we can do to tackle unemployment is to look at how we can export Ghanaian labour to places that require our labour force," he said.

He added that the Ministry is already engaging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to facilitate this agenda, ensuring that diplomatic channels support the labour export initiative.

“What I am working on is to get the foreign minister to sign bilateral relations with all the countries needing Ghanaian labour, and I will sign agreements with companies that want to export the labour,” he stated.

He emphasized that labour export must be well-coordinated and not left to individuals acting independently. According to him, a structured approach would not only reduce unemployment at home but also strengthen Ghana’s global ties and boost remittance inflows.

"We are getting requests from other countries who want Ghanaian labour. If we are able to respond positively and properly coordinate this, it will help solve part of our unemployment challenge," Dr. Pelpuo stressed.

The initiative is part of a multi-pronged strategy by the government to enhance employment opportunities both domestically and internationally.