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The Government of Ghana is set to roll out the Adwumawura Programme next month—a bold and transformative initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 young people between the ages of 18 and 35 to start and grow their businesses. In a major step toward ensuring effective implementation, Bright Botchway has been appointed as the Technical Committee Secretary for this flagship programme.
Implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Adwumawura Programme seeks to address Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis by offering entrepreneurship training, access to financing, skills development, and targeted support to young business owners. The government has allocated GH¢100 million (One Hundred Million Ghana Cedis) to support the full-scale implementation of the programme nationwide.
According to the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Hon. George Opare Addo, the programme is a direct response to the urgent need for sustainable job creation.
“Through this programme, we are committed to providing the necessary support for young entrepreneurs to realise their business dreams. The goals of this initiative are bold but achievable,” he said.
The programme’s Technical Committee, chaired by Mr. Eric Adjei, Acting CEO of NEIP, comprises 12 experienced professionals from various sectors. Bright Botchway, a respected youth advocate and strategic communications expert, will serve as Technical Committee Secretary, overseeing coordination, technical direction, and programme evaluation.
“This is a national call to serve,” Bright Botchway remarked to the media . “I’m honoured to contribute to a transformative agenda that puts the dreams of thousands of young Ghanaians at the center of our development.”
Alongside Adwumawura, the government will also launch the National Apprenticeship Programme, implemented by the National Youth Authority (NYA). This initiative will provide free technical and vocational training, start-up capital, certification, and equipment to support young apprentices in establishing their businesses. A total of GH¢300 million (Three Hundred Million Ghana Cedis) has been earmarked for its implementation.
Minister Opare Addo further charged the Technical Committee to recommend long-term support mechanisms and ensure alignment with Ghana’s evolving economic strategies, including the 24-hour economy policy. A dedicated secretariat will be established at the Ministry to ensure smooth coordination, monitoring, and reporting of both programmes.
With the leadership of Bright Botchway and other key stakeholders, the Adwumawura Programme is poised to become a game-changer in Ghana’s youth development and entrepreneurial ecosystem—unlocking opportunities, building resilience, and fostering inclusive growth.
Story by Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
