Nearly 5,000 head porters trained, including 100 female drivers – Mr Asamoah

By Michael Foli Jackidy

Ho (V/R), November 18, GNA – Kayayei Reinforcement Project Facility Manager, Mr. Emmanuel Asamoah, announced that the program has successfully trained over 5,000 head porters (locally known as kayayei) in various skills. Securing sustainable employment.

Speaking at a meeting with artisans, market women, entrepreneurs, motor drivers and members of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) in Ho, Mr. Asamoah emphasized that the program focuses on providing vocational training to head porters, many of whom have migrated from here. migrated from northern Ghana to urban centers in search of better living conditions.

He explained that approximately 100 female participants were given professional driving training within the scope of the initiative. These women are now equipped to operate buses at five facilities the Vice President has established in various parts of the country.

According to Mr Asamoah, this training aims to empower women with employable skills, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the transport sector and enhance their economic independence.

“Driving training for these women is an important step in breaking gender barriers in the transport sector. We are proud to see them taking on previously male-dominated roles,” he said.

Mr. Asamoah highlighted the broader impact of the Kayayei Empowerment Project, noting that it not only provides skills training but also offers beneficiaries a pathway to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

He explained that the project aims to support head porters in establishing stable careers, thus reducing their dependence on informal and often precarious street work.

“This program is designed to transform the lives of beneficiaries, helping them achieve a better quality of life and earn a stable income,” Mr. Asamoah added.

He also stated that the project is committed to solving the problems faced by artisans, entrepreneurs and other participants to enable them to succeed in their respective fields, assuring that the concerns of various identifiable groups will be addressed.

Mr Andy Kuffour, a member of the Identifiable Groups Campaign Team, also spoke at the meeting, stating that the Vice-President and flag bearer of the party had tasked him to engage directly with these groups to understand the challenges they face and develop practical solutions.

He noted that some of the issues raised by participants have already been included in the flag carrier’s development plans.

Additionally, Mr. Kuffour noted that many of the attendees needed starter kits to start their own businesses, which the Vice President has already begun implementing as part of his broader economic empowerment agenda.

“The Vice President is committed to ensuring that those who need start-up resources to launch their businesses receive the necessary support. This initiative is part of a broader plan to promote entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency,” Mr. Kuffour explained.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to supporting youth and diverse business groups aiming to promote a more inclusive and resilient economy in the Volta Region and beyond.

GNA