Osman Ayariga, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) has assured Ghanaians that the National Apprenticeship Programme will be implemented with fairness and inclusivity at its core.

Speaking on the initiative in an interview on the Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, March 19, Ayariga who is also the Chairman of the National Apprenticeship Technical Working Team, emphasised that the programme aims to transcend political affiliations and focus on addressing poverty across the nation.

“The programme is going to be as fair as possible to every Ghanaian because poverty has no political colour, poverty has no age bracket. Once you are poor, you are poor. You can be NPP and be poor, you can be NDC and be poor,” Ayariga stated.

He highlighted the programme’s target demographic, emphasising its focus on youth who are eager to work, acquire skills, and improve their livelihoods.

“We are looking at youth who are ready to work, who are ready to acquire a skill, who are willing to make ends meet,” he added.

The National Apprenticeship Programme is expected to play a pivotal role in equipping young Ghanaians with the skills needed to secure sustainable employment and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.