Mahama Pledges Job Creation, Economic Recovery, and Education Reform in New Term
Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama has outlined his vision for his new term, focusing on economic recovery and job creation. In an interview with VOA, Mahama stressed the importance of stabilizing the economy, reducing inflation and creating sustainable jobs for young people. He criticized past job creation measures such as Nabco and stressed that private sector growth would be key to job creation. On education, Mahama vowed to continue the free high school program and committed to strengthening basic education infrastructure, which he considered a pressing issue. Additionally, Mahama addressed the illegal small-scale mining crisis, pledging to protect forest reserves and clean up polluted rivers while exploring sustainable mining practices. His government aims to promote technological solutions to mining challenges, ensuring economic growth and environmental protection.
source: Voice of America News