Ghana Police Service partners with YEA to recruit 12,000 youth nationwide.
The Ghana Police Service(GPS) and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to recruit 12,000 young people, who will receive training from the Service.
The partnership aims to enhance the human resource capacity of the Police Service while providing meaningful employment opportunities for young people across the country.
The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, stated that the initiative is expected to boost the Ghana Police Service’s operational capacity and contribute significantly to maintaining peace and security nationwide.
Mr. Muntaka emphasised that collaboration is key to national development and assured both institutions of the Interior Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the partnership.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, revealed that the young recruits will undergo training in basic policing and intelligence gathering.
The CEO of YEA, Mr. Malik Basintale, highlighted the government’s dedication to youth empowerment and national development.
“This is not just about employment; it’s about involving our young people in building safer communities,” he said.
He underscored the partnership’s significance, noting that it would provide thousands of young Ghanaians with employment while supporting the Ghana Police Service in fulfilling its mandate.
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