President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to launch the Ghana Labour Export Programme, aimed at providing job opportunities for young Ghanaians in various sectors abroad.
Speaking during his Thank You tour in the Ahafo Region on Saturday, May 31, 2025, President Mahama revealed that the government is in advanced discussions with multiple countries facing labor shortages.
“We will soon launch the Ghana Labour Export Programme,” President Mahama announced. “There are labor shortages in many countries across the world. We are negotiating with several of those countries to export some of our professionals to work on fixed-term contracts abroad.”
The programme is expected to cover a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, construction, health, hospitality, and logistics. Targeted categories include electricians, welders, mechanics, nurses, chefs, caterers, drivers, warehouse supervisors, and machine operators.
President Mahama disclosed that a contract has already been signed with one country for the export of 2,000 temporary workers.
He assured that selection into the programme will be conducted fairly, with equal opportunity given to all 16 regions of Ghana, including the host region, Ahafo.
“A contract has been signed with one country for the export of 2,000 temporary workers,” he said. “Young qualified people will be selected fairly from all the 16 regions of our country, including Ahafo.”