A Newsdesk reports
The Chief of Bibiani New Town, Nana Abu Gyaabeng, has declared his readiness to facilitate job opportunities for the youth in his community but with a strict condition.
According to him, the youth must immediately abandon the use of illicit drugs like marijuana and tramadol.
Speaking about the rising trend of drug abuse, the traditional leader expressed deep concern about the issue and, noted that the habit is currently the biggest obstacle which is preventing the young people from being employed into the lucrative business sector and other professional vocations.
In an interview with the , Nana Abu Gyaabeng revealed that he has already held high-level discussions with local mining companies to provide training and employment for the youth.
However, he noted that the companies mandatory drug testing policy has disqualified many applicants.
I am forever ready to help the youth to secure jobs. We have mining companies and many other vocations here where we can help them.
But the problem is that many of them run away from the tests or fail them due to drug abuse.
If they continue with these bad habits it will be very difficult to help them.
He encouraged the youth to reflect on their future, adding that if he had engaged in drug abuse during his youthful age he would never have attained his current status as a leader.
Mr. Isaac Anyimah, an aspiring NDC Deputy Constituency Chairman for Bibiani Anwiaso Bekwai commended the Chief for his proactive stance.
He called on fellow politicians to follow the Chief’s example by prioritizing the welfare and moral uprightness of the youth.
Mr. Anyimah pledged that if elected, his primary focus would be to fight for l youth empowerment and job creation to steer them away from social vices.
