The Government of Ghana has officially launched the Adwumawura Programme, a transformative initiative designed to empower young people through entrepreneurship and job creation.
Spearheaded by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) and fully funded by the 2025 national budget, the programme aims to establish 10,000 youth-led businesses each year, targeting a total of 40,000 enterprises over a four-year period.
Open to all Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35—regardless of educational background—the Adwumawura Programme promises a robust support system that includes business development services, startup incubators, and access to funding. It is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, which has committed significant financial backing to ensure its success.
A declaration of faith in youth potential
Launching the programme in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama described Adwumawura as “not merely a policy, but a declaration of faith in the extraordinary potential of Ghanaian youth.”
He emphasized that the initiative is a critical component of his administration’s broader vision to reduce youth unemployment and build an industry-driven economy.
“Our goal is to build an industry-driven economy that creates sustainable, well-paying jobs,” the President stated. “We want young people to see themselves not just as future employees, but as future employers.”
President Mahama reaffirmed the government’s dedication to converting innovative ideas from young people into viable, thriving enterprises capable of contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
Govt backs youth with tools for success
Mr. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, hailed the programme as a landmark achievement in youth-focused economic policy.
He said the initiative reflects the government’s resolve to create opportunities that directly respond to the needs and aspirations of Ghana’s youthful population.
“This is not a one-off intervention,” Mr. Addo stressed. “It is a long-term investment in the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth. We are committed to nurturing an enabling environment where innovation, ambition, and collaboration can thrive.”
He further called on stakeholders across public and private sectors to rally behind the programme, noting that building a prosperous future for Ghana’s youth requires collective effort and sustained commitment.
A new era for ghana’s youth economy
As Ghana confronts persistent challenges of youth unemployment and underemployment, the Adwumawura Programme emerges as a timely and ambitious response.
By equipping thousands of young Ghanaians with the resources and skills needed to launch and sustain their own businesses, the government hopes to unlock new avenues of growth and inspire a generation of job creators.
The launch marks the beginning of what officials hope will be a lasting legacy of empowerment and economic transformation, with youth entrepreneurship placed firmly at the heart of national development.
