Bono East Youth Advocate for Better Opportunities and Support for PWDs.
Youth in the Bono East region have called for improved opportunities to enhance their well-being and that of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The appeal came during a citizen engagement event in Techiman, organized by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in partnership with the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET).Participants urged families to provide equal educational access for both boys and girls and called on the government to increase investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to better prepare them for the job market. Additionally, they advocated for user-friendly infrastructure for PWDs and recommended increasing their share of the district assembly common fund.The youth also pushed for the teaching of sign language in basic schools to foster inclusivity. Dr. Imurana Mohammed from NCCE highlighted the critical role of youth in the nation's future, urging them to promote […]