Explore self-employment as an option - Ablakwa

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O.B.A. Y.A.A. 11 years ago

FOOLISH BOY WHY DON'T YOU AND YOUR USELESS GOV PROVID THEM THE CAPITAL TO START

FOOLISH BOY WHY DON'T YOU AND YOUR USELESS GOV PROVID THEM THE CAPITAL TO START
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

One day two boys were walking through the Grass when they saw some cow shit. One of the boys said, ''What is that?''
''They're smart pills,'' said the other boy. ''Eat them and they'll make you smarter to create your busines ...
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One day two boys were walking through the Grass when they saw some cow shit. One of the boys said, ''What is that?''
''They're smart pills,'' said the other boy. ''Eat them and they'll make you smarter to create your business.
So he ate them and said, ''These taste like shit.''
''See,'' said the other boy, ''you're getting smarter already.''
kabokabo 11 years ago

walatu walasa! Ghana is going back to Cheampong era

walatu walasa! Ghana is going back to Cheampong era
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

ARE U SELF EMPLOYED?

ARE U SELF EMPLOYED?
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

HE IS SELLING SOGAKOPE FRIED GUINEA FOWL FROM SOGAKOPE AWARENESS DEFRAUDING ASSOCIATION [SADA]

HE IS SELLING SOGAKOPE FRIED GUINEA FOWL FROM SOGAKOPE AWARENESS DEFRAUDING ASSOCIATION [SADA]
LARYEAH 11 years ago

I LIKE YOUR COMMENT. THIS ABLAKAW IS USELESS, INSTEAD FOR HIM TELL THEM HOW TO START, HE ONLY TELLS TO GO TO BUSINESS. HE SHOULD AS WELL TELL THEM TO BECOME MILLIONAIRES.

I LIKE YOUR COMMENT. THIS ABLAKAW IS USELESS, INSTEAD FOR HIM TELL THEM HOW TO START, HE ONLY TELLS TO GO TO BUSINESS. HE SHOULD AS WELL TELL THEM TO BECOME MILLIONAIRES.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

Listen to that rabbit-toothed stealer, who has never paid tax in his lifetime.

Did I hear him tell unemployed graduates to offer themselves employment when he is an example of how unemployeds can become rich overnight by j ...
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Listen to that rabbit-toothed stealer, who has never paid tax in his lifetime.

Did I hear him tell unemployed graduates to offer themselves employment when he is an example of how unemployeds can become rich overnight by joining the NDC stealing wagon ?

Ghana has really gone to the dogs!
Kojo T 11 years ago

NPP says they want entrepreneuralship and when you talk about it they pour insults. Kutu went to Swedru Business college and said Self Reliance . Makes sense does it not Businesses according to NPP is the way but they wait fo ...
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NPP says they want entrepreneuralship and when you talk about it they pour insults. Kutu went to Swedru Business college and said Self Reliance . Makes sense does it not Businesses according to NPP is the way but they wait for government . What a party?
Kweku 11 years ago

We may disagree with the minister for many reasons but we cannot rubbish the message he is reminding us about. The private sector is a drive behind most successful economies. Its a good thing he said for that obvious understa ...
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We may disagree with the minister for many reasons but we cannot rubbish the message he is reminding us about. The private sector is a drive behind most successful economies. Its a good thing he said for that obvious understanding that high/tertiary level education is meant to train our brains to solve problems. We need to examine how far our education since independence have helped to solve our own problems? Because our colonial master's education during their rule in Ghana was not meant for development, it was good for looting our forefathers, but still this education system has not changed after they left physically but still indirectly ruling us. For instance their democracy maybe good, but why did they not practice or gave us the opportunity to be ruled democratically when they annexed Africa? Unfortunately, our whiteman's "copy and paste" educational system in Ghana in many ways do not help equip us to solve local problems. Also, we lack create and innovation centres that could link investors to individual good ideas that need capital funding. So the conclusion here is, what grounds have we prepared for people to go self-employed or private entrepreneurship as we encourage them to do so?
DAN 11 years ago

private enterprise also mean building factorys like Coca-cola or manufacturing beer, build toyotas or chevys or trucks..you need lites on 24/7/365 to run big business..nobody is gonna invest in ghana except gold,oil/cocoa unt ...
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private enterprise also mean building factorys like Coca-cola or manufacturing beer, build toyotas or chevys or trucks..you need lites on 24/7/365 to run big business..nobody is gonna invest in ghana except gold,oil/cocoa untill electric rates lower/ water is available in pipes and reasonable priced...Your a dumb nigger and being muslim will only teach you to accept SATAN TEACHING WHICH WILL BRING YOU DEATH SOON...YOU NIGGERS ARE FIGHTING EACH OTHER IN NIGERIA AND MALI AND THE SAND NIGGER MUSLIMS OF SYRIA ARE KILLING YOU..ALLAH WILL TAKE YOU RIGHT TO HELL..ALLAH IS SATAN.LIVING WITH UNDERAGE GIRLS!

sgt Doe 11 years ago

Then why id you become a politician after school and not form a company yourself? easier said than done!!!

Then why id you become a politician after school and not form a company yourself? easier said than done!!!
Concerned 11 years ago

SMEs are the backbone of all the major economies but they need support and the correct environment to thrive. The best thing the ndc can do is to resign so that capable people can take over

SMEs are the backbone of all the major economies but they need support and the correct environment to thrive. The best thing the ndc can do is to resign so that capable people can take over
Kwame Koramoah 11 years ago

Did this Ablakwa guy set up his own employment before he joined politics?

Did this Ablakwa guy set up his own employment before he joined politics?
Aussie Ghana 11 years ago

I really don't blame Ablakwa, but those who voted them into power. I don't know what he will be doing had he not been given a political appointment. Graduates you are on your own, so start doing something as the gov't has not ...
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I really don't blame Ablakwa, but those who voted them into power. I don't know what he will be doing had he not been given a political appointment. Graduates you are on your own, so start doing something as the gov't has nothing for you.
Kpeblo 11 years ago

It's a shame when a minister of state can give this stupid speech. Why not ask the government to creat jobs, kick the Chinese out so Ghanaians can find work. They can not use stones to be self employed, how is the government ...
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It's a shame when a minister of state can give this stupid speech. Why not ask the government to creat jobs, kick the Chinese out so Ghanaians can find work. They can not use stones to be self employed, how is the government planing on giving the youth capital to be self employed.
KOFI - USA 11 years ago

IT SOUND LIKE A GOOD IDEA BUT WHY DID YOU NOT TAKE THE LEAD. BECOMING A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT IS NOT SELF EMPLOYMENT. WHERE DO THESE GRADUATES GET THE FUNDS TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES SINCE YOU AND YOUR NDC GOVT HAVE STOL ...
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IT SOUND LIKE A GOOD IDEA BUT WHY DID YOU NOT TAKE THE LEAD. BECOMING A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT IS NOT SELF EMPLOYMENT. WHERE DO THESE GRADUATES GET THE FUNDS TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES SINCE YOU AND YOUR NDC GOVT HAVE STOLEN ALL THE MONEY IN THE COUNTRY. NOW EVEN LOOK AT THE BANK RATE FOR THE DOLLAR. UTILITIES KEEP GOING UP AND UP AND UP. PEOPLE ARE REALLY SUFFERING SO STOP GIVING UNACHIEVABLE ADVICE. INTEREST RATES AT THE BANKS AR ASTRONOMICALLY HIGH AND THEY CAN NOT AFFORD THEM. YOU DID NOT EVEN COMPLETE YOUR NATIONAL SERVICE. WHY DONT YOU GO BACK AND DO THAT LIKE MOST GRADUATES DO? NOW YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO GIVE ADVICE FOR THEM TO BE SELF-EMPLOYED. THE NEXT TIME THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK AND I DONT KNOW WHY YOU WERE CHOSEN AS A KEY NOTE SPEAKER. YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE IN ANYTHING AND NO WISDOM TO GIVE TO THE GRADUATES. THE COUNTRY IS GONE TO THE DOGS INDEED
Aggrey 11 years ago

Mr Ablakwa I need 3 thousand Ghana new cedis to start my welding bussiness. Can you help?

Mr Ablakwa I need 3 thousand Ghana new cedis to start my welding bussiness. Can you help?
HABLUTA SENYO 11 years ago

HOW CAN DOG CHAIN AND SHOE SHINE BOYS FIND A JOB IN THIS 21ST CENTURY TELL ME NOW!EVEN THOSE FROM THE UNIVERSITIES
HAVE NO SKILLS THAT CAN LAND THEM ON A JOB.IN EUROPE,CHINA AND AMERICA FACTORY WORKERS HAVE TO USE COMPUTER.T ...
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HOW CAN DOG CHAIN AND SHOE SHINE BOYS FIND A JOB IN THIS 21ST CENTURY TELL ME NOW!EVEN THOSE FROM THE UNIVERSITIES
HAVE NO SKILLS THAT CAN LAND THEM ON A JOB.IN EUROPE,CHINA AND AMERICA FACTORY WORKERS HAVE TO USE COMPUTER.THOSE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE/NIKA-NIKA MACHINES ARE NO MORE IN USE.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

I saw a sign at a gas station. It said "help wanted." There was another sign below it that said "self service." So I hired myself. Then I made myself the boss. I gave myself a raise. I paid myself. Then I quit.

I saw a sign at a gas station. It said "help wanted." There was another sign below it that said "self service." So I hired myself. Then I made myself the boss. I gave myself a raise. I paid myself. Then I quit.
Kojo T 11 years ago

Pretty smart from eating NPP shit eh

Pretty smart from eating NPP shit eh

Victor A. Young 11 years ago

When ex-Prez. Kuffour said that Ghanaians esp. University graduates should consider venturing into business and explore the limitless opportunities out there, NDC told him that he'd insulted Ghanaians. Now Pastor Okudzeto Abl ...
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When ex-Prez. Kuffour said that Ghanaians esp. University graduates should consider venturing into business and explore the limitless opportunities out there, NDC told him that he'd insulted Ghanaians. Now Pastor Okudzeto Ablakwa want students to fend for themselves; he wants our university grads to go solo, after promising them of secured jobs during campaign. Hmmm! What kind of hypocricy is this; I just can't understand.
Pancho 11 years ago

They don't have the money to start anything? Where did you Ablakwa get money to build all those petrol stations? sakawa money or woyome gargantuan money. A corrupt deputy minister stealing from all corners.

They don't have the money to start anything? Where did you Ablakwa get money to build all those petrol stations? sakawa money or woyome gargantuan money. A corrupt deputy minister stealing from all corners.
AMOH-MENSAH DICKSON 11 years ago

The idea is good but government should support them

The idea is good but government should support them
Kofi K 11 years ago

Why are you asking graduates tread where you have not passed? Advice is given upon experience, tell them to do student politics, join kwesi praat defunct(for now) movement and political appointment would be waiting, after the ...
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Why are you asking graduates tread where you have not passed? Advice is given upon experience, tell them to do student politics, join kwesi praat defunct(for now) movement and political appointment would be waiting, after they can insult elderly people n get more money n stuff some in their cars, build gas stations
Kofi K 11 years ago

Why are you asking graduates tread where you have not passed? Advice is given upon experience, tell them to do student politics, join kwesi praat defunct(for now) movement and political appointment would be waiting, after the ...
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Why are you asking graduates tread where you have not passed? Advice is given upon experience, tell them to do student politics, join kwesi praat defunct(for now) movement and political appointment would be waiting, after they can insult elderly people n get more money n stuff some in their cars, build gas stations
Ama 11 years ago

Enyè wo a, wai.

Enyè wo a, wai.
MUMUNI MUSAH (PARAHINDO) UDS WA-CAMPU 11 years ago

why all these attack on Hon Ablakwa? is he the first person to advise students to engaged themselves into entrepreneurship? is every graduate that can get employed in formal sector? u guys are just jealous of the younger min ...
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why all these attack on Hon Ablakwa? is he the first person to advise students to engaged themselves into entrepreneurship? is every graduate that can get employed in formal sector? u guys are just jealous of the younger minster of state. bcos I see nothing wrong with what he said. God will judge all those who insulted him without any provocation. God bless NDC, God bless Ghana. Edey beeeeeeee K3K3..........
KANAWU 11 years ago

DID HE GET A EMPLOYMENT FOR HIMSELF?

DID HE GET A EMPLOYMENT FOR HIMSELF?
sgt Doe 11 years ago

Because he now has 23 filling stations AFTER being in gov't employ for a few years!!!

Because he now has 23 filling stations AFTER being in gov't employ for a few years!!!
Kamal 11 years ago

I KNOW THIS IDIOTIC ABLAKWA IS A HYPOCRITE AND CORRUPT AS ANY POLITICIAN THAT HAS OCCUPIED AN OFFICE(oh except Rawlings, he was a saint ha) BUT MANUFACTURING FIGURES ONLY OBSCURE THE FACTS AND SOMEHOW LET HIM OFF THE HOOK.HOW ...
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I KNOW THIS IDIOTIC ABLAKWA IS A HYPOCRITE AND CORRUPT AS ANY POLITICIAN THAT HAS OCCUPIED AN OFFICE(oh except Rawlings, he was a saint ha) BUT MANUFACTURING FIGURES ONLY OBSCURE THE FACTS AND SOMEHOW LET HIM OFF THE HOOK.HOW MANY FILLY STATIONS ARE THERE IN ACCRA ANY WAY?

KANAWU 11 years ago

THAT IS NO EXCUSE FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PERFORM ITS PART.

THAT IS NO EXCUSE FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PERFORM ITS PART.
kofi 11 years ago

THIS SMALL BOY ABLAKWA SAID GHANA SHD PAY OUT 1.5 BILLION DOLLARS TO AFRICA AUTO LTD...HE EVEN MANIPULATED MARTIN AMIDU TO APPROVE OF FAKE JUDGEMENT TO CRIMINALS AND CRONIES OF NDC....SO WHERE DOES HE EXPECT THE YOUTH TO SOUR ...
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THIS SMALL BOY ABLAKWA SAID GHANA SHD PAY OUT 1.5 BILLION DOLLARS TO AFRICA AUTO LTD...HE EVEN MANIPULATED MARTIN AMIDU TO APPROVE OF FAKE JUDGEMENT TO CRIMINALS AND CRONIES OF NDC....SO WHERE DOES HE EXPECT THE YOUTH TO SOURCE MONEY TO INVEST AND WITH WHAT ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE WHICH IS SEVERELY LACKING IN THE NORTH, VOLTA,REGIONS ...MONIES STOLEN THRO GYEEDA, SUBAH, SADA, WOYOME, WATERVILLE, ETC ETC COULD HAVE BEEN USED TO BETTER ECONOMIC CONDITIONS TO FACILITATE THIS SELF EMPLOYMENT ABLAKWA IS SPEAKING OF....THIEVES IN POWER.
chamcham 11 years ago

TALK IS CHEAP, MR. MINISTER. WHAT AVENUES AND INCENTIVES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THESE YOUNG GRADUATES TO "JUMP-START" THEIR BUSINESSES?

TALK IS CHEAP, MR. MINISTER. WHAT AVENUES AND INCENTIVES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THESE YOUNG GRADUATES TO "JUMP-START" THEIR BUSINESSES?
Oko Kokuvi Anidu 11 years ago

How can this stupid Ablakwa advice self employment when he didn't do that from school. You see how stupid he is. I feel like killing him with my bare hands

How can this stupid Ablakwa advice self employment when he didn't do that from school. You see how stupid he is. I feel like killing him with my bare hands
Oko Kokuvi Anidu 11 years ago

How can this stupid Ablakwa advice self employment when he didn't do that from school. You see how stupid he is. I feel like killing him with my bare hands

How can this stupid Ablakwa advice self employment when he didn't do that from school. You see how stupid he is. I feel like killing him with my bare hands
Sally said 11 years ago

Did Ablakwa ever sent an application for a clerks job after graduating from legon? or did he ever tried to set up a bread selling business before joing ndc to insult his grandfather colleagues then?

Did Ablakwa ever sent an application for a clerks job after graduating from legon? or did he ever tried to set up a bread selling business before joing ndc to insult his grandfather colleagues then?
ww3 11 years ago

How many politicians own businesses in NDC - none

How many politicians own businesses in NDC - none
ww3 11 years ago

Advise your rich govt suckers to create jobs not graduates who have no money but debts to pay

Advise your rich govt suckers to create jobs not graduates who have no money but debts to pay
Ghana 11 years ago

Why don't you self employ urself?

Why don't you self employ urself?
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Talks by heart!

Talks by heart!
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

ABLAKWA SADA GUINEA FOWL BUSINESS.

Prince"Mr Ablakwa what is the similarity between a woman and a SADA Fried Guinea fowl from Sogakope?
A: By the time you've finished with the breast and thighs, all you
have
left
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ABLAKWA SADA GUINEA FOWL BUSINESS.

Prince"Mr Ablakwa what is the similarity between a woman and a SADA Fried Guinea fowl from Sogakope?
A: By the time you've finished with the breast and thighs, all you
have
left
is a greasy box to pop your bone in.
Great 11 years ago

Nicholas Nicodamus Nana Nsowah Nuamah. (what a name).

Ablakwa, why do they go to school and paid all those tuition, if they have to employed themselve at the end?

Nicholas Nicodamus Nana Nsowah Nuamah. (what a name).

Ablakwa, why do they go to school and paid all those tuition, if they have to employed themselve at the end?
Subtitude Teacher 11 years ago

This NDC people don't know when to shut up.

This NDC people don't know when to shut up.
Dr Robert Glah 11 years ago

Our 2,255 KPoly graduates should be prepared in human skills and technological capacity building to enable them take the self employment option.

If the gradutes are not good for themselves, they cannot be good for any empl ...
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Our 2,255 KPoly graduates should be prepared in human skills and technological capacity building to enable them take the self employment option.

If the gradutes are not good for themselves, they cannot be good for any employer.

The KPoly should take part of the blame for the unemployment of their graduates and for producing unproductive graduates. The KPoly should know better!

The public service has limited opportunity for employment of graduates. The private sector offers opportunities without limits to the thinking graduate.

Ghana's oil and gas industry could employ over ten million graduates annually in self employment. Think and grow wealthy and healthy.
M.m.m. martin 11 years ago

When u are given an advice and instead giving thanks u insult, u kill your own blessings.

When u are given an advice and instead giving thanks u insult, u kill your own blessings.
Whatever 11 years ago

It is very difficult to accept such an advice even though it's good. And the reason is that Government has a primary duty to put all its citizen to work and not to pass the buck. The resources of this country, from the sun to ...
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It is very difficult to accept such an advice even though it's good. And the reason is that Government has a primary duty to put all its citizen to work and not to pass the buck. The resources of this country, from the sun to the ground can give people jobs if Government which is in direct control of all, use their brain power or seek brain power from others. And for crying out loud Nkrumah's blue print for job creation by the state exist so why burden the young ones.
DAN 11 years ago

so that people can build factorys and home to employee people!

so that people can build factorys and home to employee people!
Owura Ntim 11 years ago

To be self employed people need start up capital. What policies has the government put in place to facilitate self employment. Government can work in concert with banks to help self employment. Its action on the part of gover ...
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To be self employed people need start up capital. What policies has the government put in place to facilitate self employment. Government can work in concert with banks to help self employment. Its action on the part of government and not words. Too many good ideas in Ghana not backed by effective policies of goverment

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