The Eastern Regional Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Mr. Atiga Foli, in collaboration with the Regional Youth Working Committee, has officially appointed and oriented 33 newly selected Municipal and District YEA Managers in a ceremony held in Koforidua.

Mr. Foli explained that the appointments and orientation were part of efforts to empower young people to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic transformation of the country, particularly in line with the “Resetting Ghana Agenda.”

He emphasised a strategic shift in the Agency’s focus from traditional modules that merely recycled unemployment to innovative self-employment models.

These include modules in trade, agriculture, vocational training, and job placements through public-private partnerships.

The YEA Director further indicated that the appointees would operate under a strict code of conduct initiated by President John Dramani Mahama.

This code, he said, would serve as a benchmark for professionalism, integrity, impartiality, incorruptibility, and respect in the discharge of their duties.

“All conduct must meet standards capable of withstanding the closest public scrutiny,” Mr. Foli stated.

He urged the appointees to avoid conflicts of interest, be humble, remain open to constructive criticism, and use respectful language even under provocation.

He also charged them to safeguard the reputation of their offices, avoid offensive behaviour, and uphold personal and professional dignity.

List of Appointed District Managers

The first batch of appointed Municipal and District YEA Managers in the Eastern Region includes:

Kennedy Kwasi Nyarko – Birim South

Bawa Ibrahim Ibn-Usif – Fanteakwa North

Samuel Asare – Abuakwa South

Duah Emmanuel – Abuakwa North

Johnson Fiifi Essilfie Baffour – Achiase

Jones Asare – Birim Central

George Oduro Junior – Akuapem North

Patrick Kwadwo Adzoyi – Okere

Emmanuel Tendey – Lower West Akim

Okyere Yakubu – Nkawkaw

Abdulai Iddrisu Seidu – Suhum

Solomon Otu Yaw – Upper West Akyem

Godfred Yao Orlando – Ayensuano

Emmanuel Kusah – Asuogyaman

Kenye Ebenezer – Akuapem South

Budu Charles – Akyemansa

Tetteh Fredrick – Afram Plains North

Narh Micheal Konetey – Upper Manya Krobo

Awudu Mohammed Sagiru – New Juaben North

Salomey Oforiwa – Mpraeso

Mohammed Fuseini – Asene Manso-Akroso

Emmanuel Akafia – Fanteakwa South

Haruna Yakubu – Kwahu East

Speaking to Accra FM/CTV News, the Eastern Regional Youth Working Committee Chairman, Mr. Alexander Osei-Bonsu, described the appointments as a major step forward for the YEA.

He expressed confidence in the appointees’ abilities to work closely with the Regional Director to develop and implement impactful youth employment strategies.

He highlighted the strategic importance of their leadership in achieving the agency's objectives and reducing youth unemployment in the region.

Also speaking to the media, the Eastern Regional Youth Organiser,  Richard Nyarko, congratulated the newly appointed managers, praising their dedication and commitment to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly during and after the 2024 general elections.

“Their appointment is a reward for their loyalty and hard work,” Mr. Nyarko stated, adding that their new roles present a great opportunity to support the party base through job creation.

He pledged his unwavering support and urged them to execute their roles diligently, stressing that the youthful energy and drive they bring will be crucial in securing victory in future elections.

“I am confident that your appointment will be marked by success,” he concluded.