President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Malik Basintale, the Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).The appointment follows the resignation of Kofi Baah Agyepong, who stepped down from the position after two years, citing personal commitments and future aspirations as his reasons. Mr.

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Basintale is expected to officially take over the role on Monday, January 27, 2025.In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Malik Basintale expressed his gratitude to President Mahama and vowed to fulfill the responsibilities of his new role. “Thank you, Mr President, H.E John D. Mahama. We shall not fail you❤️🙏🏽🇬🇭,” he wrote.

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Kofi Baah Agyepong, in his resignation letter to the President, described his time at YEA as a significant opportunity to contribute to the fight against youth unemployment in the country. “It has been an honour and a privilege,” he stated, thanking the President for entrusting him with the position.

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The leadership transition at YEA comes amid a series of changes in state institutions following the outcome of the December 7 Presidential Election. Malik Basintale, known for his dynamic and passionate approach to politics, is expected to bring fresh energy and ideas to the agency as it continues its mission to create sustainable employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth.

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