Former President John Mahama says aside legalizing and regularizing commercial motorbike operations, an NDC government will facilitate the supply of motorbikes and protective equipment for Okada riders on hire purchase bases.
Addressing separate gatherings in Akuapem Adawso, Nkyenoa, Klo Agogo Akateng, and Asesewa where hundreds of Okada riders mobbed him on the first day of his tour to the Eastern Region, Mr. Mahama said “When we come to power, we would amend the law to give legal backing to your operation. We have that company will supply motorbikes and helmets to Okada riders on work and pay bases”.
The NDC’s Presidential candidate also threw light on his one million job creation plans for the youth should he win the December 7 election.
Mr.Mahama stated that the next NDC government will implement free apprenticeship training program for the youth interested in learning various vocational skills, and provide them startups to commence business.
Mr.Mahama said the NDC will fine-tune the Free Senior High School Policy, expand infrastructure to end the double-track system within the first year in government.
He said Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) will also be free under a future NDC government.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Kojo Ansah