The Member of Parliament for the Madina Constituency, Dr. Francis-Xavier Sosu, has called on young people to focus on entrepreneurship, noting that government alone cannot provide employment for all.
His comments come amid growing concerns among youth over high unemployment and controversies surrounding military recruitment processes in Ghana.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 40 Days Duaa held in honour of the late Dr. Abubakari Sidick Ahmed, the MP emphasised that it is impossible for any government to create jobs for every citizen due to limited resources and ever-growing human needs.
“It is impossible for government to provide jobs for every young person who is willing and ready to work. Unfortunately, Ghanaians don’t like the truth. You can make all the noise on Twitter, on TikTok, and when you finish, you go back home without a job,” he said.
Dr. Sosu, however, encouraged young people to adopt a dual approach—seeking formal employment while also developing entrepreneurial skills.
He stressed that self-employment could serve as a fallback option when government jobs are not immediately available.
“Every young person must move beyond the academic mindset of finishing school only to find a job in a government institution. You should also prepare to be your own employer so that, in the unlikely event government jobs are unavailable, you can create your own opportunities and employ others,” he explained.
He concluded by urging young people to embrace innovation and self-reliance as part of efforts to address unemployment challenges in the country.
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Story by George Dwumfour Boateng | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
