President John Mahama has announced that at least 60% of beneficiaries under the newly launched Adwumawura programme will be women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), unemployed youth, school dropouts, and young people from conflict-affected areas.
Speaking at the launch of the Adwumawura Programme in Kumasi on April 28, 2025, President Mahama stated, “The initiative is designed to be inclusive and will focus on supporting the most vulnerable groups in society.”
He emphasized that special attention would be given to women, especially those working in male-dominated fields, as well as young people from mining communities who were previously involved in illegal mining activities.
“The Adwumawura Programme will offer them access to funding, coaching, mentorship, technology, equipment, and machinery to help their businesses grow,” President Mahama said, adding that many young Ghanaians have brilliant business ideas but cannot start because they lack capital and skills.
Successful applicants will be assigned experienced entrepreneurs to mentor them, and beneficiaries will enjoy 24/7 business advisory services throughout the year. President Mahama noted that the businesses selected will be judged based on how scalable, sustainable, and job-creating they can be.
“Applications will be submitted online and assessed by a neutral body to ensure fairness,” he assured. President Mahama also guaranteed that the Adwumawura Programme is fully funded under the 2025 national budget, unlike past initiatives that failed due to lack of financing.
He encouraged all young Ghanaians to apply, saying, “The programme is open to university graduates, vocational school alumni, SHS leavers, and even those with little or no formal education.”
The goal, he stressed, is to “reduce youth unemployment significantly and help many young Ghanaians move from unemployment into owning thriving businesses, securing a better future for themselves and for the country.”