President John Mahama is expected to launch the Adwumawura programme in the Ashanti Region today, Monday, April 28, 2025.
The programme, a key promise by the government is set to facilitate the creation of at least 10,000 businesses annually with a special focus on empowering the youth.
The government said this programme, which fulfils the 120-day social contract, will also address the country’s unemployment rate.
The President will also launch the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) and the National Apprenticeship Programme this week.
The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, to Parliament, in March, allocated GH₵100 million to kick off the Adwumawura programme.
The programme is designed to facilitate the provision of young entrepreneurs with the necessary support to establish and sustain their enterprises.
Beneficiaries will receive comprehensive assistance, including skills training, mentorship, and access to start-up capital and equipment.
This holistic approach aims to ensure the viability and sustainability of new businesses, according to the NDC’s Manifesto 2024.