The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has convened a meeting with more than 600 young constituents who applied to join various security agencies but were unsuccessful in their bids for enlistment.
The engagement, held on Sunday, brought together the affected applicants in what the MP described as a deliberate effort to offer encouragement and a sense of direction to those left disheartened by the recruitment process.
Mr. Agbana disclosed that the meeting was driven by the emotional toll the failed applications had taken on many of the youth, several of whom had reached out to him personally, expressing deep concern about their futures. For many, he noted, joining the security services represented far more than a career choice; it was seen as a vital lifeline out of unemployment and poverty.
Addressing the gathering, the MP urged the young people to resist despair and remain open to alternative pathways, while also taking time to respond to their concerns and questions surrounding the recruitment exercise. He shed light on the highly competitive nature of the process, pointing out the stark reality that authorities are often tasked with selecting around 10,000 recruits from a national pool of over 500,000 applicants.
Beyond words of encouragement, the meeting took a practical turn as discussions shifted toward identifying tangible opportunities for the youth. Employment prospects and entrepreneurship, particularly in agriculture and small-scale businesses, featured prominently in the conversation.
In a bid to turn engagement into action, Mr. Agbana revealed plans to establish a database of the applicants, which would serve as a tool for connecting them with job openings as they emerge. He called on individuals and organisations with employment opportunities to partner in supporting the youth.
The MP also extended an assurance to those with entrepreneurial ambitions, pledging to offer assistance where he is able.
While acknowledging that unemployment remains one of the country’s most pressing challenges, Mr. Agbana expressed cautious optimism, voicing confidence that ongoing government initiatives will help broaden economic opportunities and drive job creation across both the public and private sectors.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com