Ofosu Nkansah equips 1000s in Asante Akyem Central

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has launched a four-day Skills Entrepreneurship training programme for over 3000 residents in the Asante- Akyem Central constituency of the Asante Region.

The initiative dubbed ‘’Ofosu Nkansah’s Skills Training Project and Starter Packs Project’’ aimed to provide skills in various Light manufacturing areas and Entrepreneurship to the residents mostly the unemployed and to provide Starter packs and kits they will use for production.

The project which was launched on Wednesday, 26th July, and is expected to end on 29th July 2023 is taking place in four zones, namely; Konongo, Odumase, Owereagya, and Duease- Praso across the constituency respectively.

The beneficiaries are being trained by Experts in Soap and Detergent making, Grains and Cereals, Juices and drinks, Tubers and Legumes, Oils, and Cosmetics processing and Packaging respectively.

At the various centres visited on Wednesday, the residents mostly women and among others stormed the training centres to undergo the skilful project.

Mr. Ofosu Nkansah at the launching of the project said he will be collaborating with regulatory bodies such as Ghana Standards Authority and Food & Drugs Authority to approve the products for the Market.

According to him, he will also provide grants and start packs such as Working Capital for the beneficiaries who have been trained for them to be able to set up these businesses properly and working Capital for their set up.



He explained that the beneficiaries of the programme will be contributing to the longer-term strategic vision of consolidating our middle-income status and further building an industry-driven economy.

He added that the government recognizes that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for economic growth, job creation, and social transformation.

He, however, charged the residents participating in the training to take it seriously so they can also transfer knowledge to other inmates yet to benefit from it.