CCD-Ghana commends Mahama for prioritising Youth in first 120 Days

Vera Addo, a Programmes Officer at the Centre for Community Development (CCD-Ghana), praised President John Dramani Mahama. She commended his efforts to tackle youth unemployment in his first 120 days.

Addo spoke during a panel review on Channel One TV on May 7, 2025. She highlighted key initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Programme and the Adwumawura Programme. Both programs aim to create jobs and develop skills for young people.

She described President Mahama’s approach as “smart.” By setting measurable goals early in his term, he provided transparency. This allows the public to track progress effectively.

Addo noted that this strategy shows the President's priorities. With high expectations from young people before the 2024 elections, she found it commendable.

She emphasized that youth issues are central to the President’s policy agenda. Key themes include education, inclusion, job creation, and economic empowerment.

"You could sense that there was a lot about job creation," she said. "This shows that young people were targeted as a priority."