Mahama promises to create 300,000 job opportunities in the digital space if elected

The Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to create more jobs in the digital sector if elected president in the yet to be held 2024 general election.

According to him, his administration plans to create 300,000 job opportunities in the digital sector.

Speaking at his ‘Encounter with the media’  on Sunday, July 7, 2024, John Mahama stressed his dedication to gender equality, pledging that his government would guarantee equal representation for women and men.

The former president further  encouraged Ghanaians to endorse his presidential candidacy, emphasizing his focus on creating jobs and promoting gender equality as key aspects of his campaign platform.

“My promise still stands because my vision of a digital Ghana is as strong as ever. It is a vision that led me, as president, to deploy massive fixed and wireless broadband for reliable internet across our country. It remains an undying vision.

“We need to be young in mind and in spirit. This is a fabulous time in our history, a time in which we must be bold, create, and take advantage of the huge opportunities the digital world, particularly the digital economy, offers us. Based on this vision of a new, vibrant, digital Ghana, the next NDC Government will partner with local tech start-ups and businesses to launch a ‘Digital Jobs initiative’ to create at least 300,000 skilled employment opportunities for the youth,” he said.