Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, is calling on the government to introduce entrepreneurship as a formal subject in Ghana’s Junior (JHS) and Senior (SHS) High Schools’ academic curricula.

He stated that deliberate steps must be taken to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset among students from an early age.

“I am accordingly proposing that the relevant stakeholder bodies, particularly the Ministry of Education, take the needed steps to expedite action on the inclusion of entrepreneurship in our JHS and SHS academic curricula,” he stated.

Dr Amoah said the concept goes beyond starting businesses, which involves developing the ability to create and manage ventures with the goal of generating profit, rather than relying solely on existing institutions or employers.

“Entrepreneurship has played a remarkable role and has indeed become an integral part of the global economy,” he said.

He highlighted several challenges facing Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including limited coordination among stakeholders and a lack of strategic policy support.

To address these, Dr. Amoah proposed a national shift in corporate focus, stronger policy commitments from the government, and improved collaboration among stakeholders within the ecosystem.

His remarks were supported by the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Hon. Joseph Kwame Kumah, who advocated for entrepreneurship education to begin at the basic school level to deepen students’ understanding of the subject.

For his part, member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Hon. Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, suggested that the government create platforms for youth training in manufacturing, such as making their furniture, as a way to foster practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

The incumbent government is keen on providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.

President John Dramani Mahama in April this year launched the Adwumawura initiative, a new program designed to create 40,000 youth-owned businesses across Ghana over the next four years.

Ghana faces persistent youth unemployment challenges, with thousands of young graduates entering the job market each year. This initiative seeks to aid efforts in addressing the challenge.

The Adwumawura Program aims to transform job seekers into job creators through entrepreneurship.

Speaking at the launch event in Kumasi President Mahama announced plans to establish 10,000 new youth-owned businesses annually throughout the four-year implementation period of the program.

“The Adwumawura Program is not a mere policy initiative but our commitment to nurturing their ambitions and translating their ideas into thriving enterprises that will drive our nation’s progress,” he noted.