Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Bono Region have paid a courtesy call on the acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr Eric Adjei with a promise to help him succeed.
All the 12 MPs in the region including the NPP MP congratulated Mr Adjei who is a native of the region for his new appointment.
As part of the meeting, they discussed issues about employment opportunities and how to promote development in the Bono Region.
Mr Adjei noted that, unemployment is very high in the country, especially among the youth and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive for job creation for Ghana’s youth.
The initiative he said, aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to prioritize employment opportunities for the nation’s younger population.
Mr Adjei revealed plans to implement several modules to achieve the set target, including the provision of business development services, establishing startup incubators, and offering funding opportunities for young businesses.
“This renewed focus on entrepreneurship and innovation is a direct response to the challenges highlighted by President Mahama”, he said.
He emphasized the importance of job creation, particularly through aggressive food production and modernization of agriculture, as part of his vision for a 24-hour economy.
“By creating an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs, NEIP seeks to empower the youth, reduce unemployment, and contribute to the nation’s economic growth”, he added.
NEIP, a flagship policy initiative of the Government of Ghana, aims to provide integrated national support for start-ups and small businesses. Its primary focus is on offering business development services, startup incubators, and funding to young enterprises, enabling them to grow and succeed.
