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March 28, 2026
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Tamale Central MP distributes tools to empower small-scale businesses
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Key Points
- The MP for Tamale Central, Professor Seidu Mahama Alidu, distributed tools and start-up kits to small-scale businesses.
- This initiative, in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), aims to empower local artisans and youth entrepreneurs.
- It aligns with John Dramani Mahama's Reset Agenda, focused on creating economic growth opportunities and self-reliance.
- Beneficiaries received equipment such as sewing machines, hairdryers, and welding gear to establish and expand their trades.
- The intervention seeks to reduce unemployment, stimulate local economic development, and promote financial independence among the youth.
Why This Matters
This initiative is significant for Ghana as it directly tackles youth unemployment and fosters local economic development, particularly in regions like Tamale Central. By equipping small-scale businesses and artisans with essential tools, it promotes self-reliance and contributes to the national agenda of economic growth and stability.
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