Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has sounded the alarm about the growing unemployment crisis in Ghana, calling it a “ticking time bomb” that could destabilize the country’s social and economic fabric if not urgently addressed.
In an interview on Channel One TV’s *The Point of View* with Bernard Avle on December 24, Iddrisu expressed grave concern about the rising number of unemployed young people in the country, highlighting that the situation is becoming a serious threat to national stability.
“Unemployment remains a ticking time bomb. We need urgent solutions to address the growing youth unemployment,” he stated, underscoring the need for immediate and sustained action.
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Iddrisu pointed out that despite a significant increase in the number of young people completing various levels of education and skills training, the pace of job creation has failed to keep up with the expanding youth population entering the job market.
He emphasized that a more coordinated effort is needed from the government, private sector, and educational institutions to ensure that education and skills development are better aligned with the needs of the labor market.
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According to Iddrisu, the mismatch between the education system and available jobs is creating a situation where many graduates are either ill-prepared for the jobs that do exist or face prolonged unemployment.
He stressed the need for policy reforms and increased investment in sectors that can absorb large numbers of young people, warning that without action, unemployment could worsen, leading to severe social challenges.
“Addressing youth unemployment must be a top priority for the nation,” Iddrisu concluded, urging both short- and long-term solutions to secure sustainable livelihoods for Ghana’s growing youth population.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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