President Mahama highlights job gains as proof of recovery
Over one million Ghanaians found work in early 2025, President says, as employment becomes centerpiece of economic agenda.
President John Dramani Mahama has placed job creation at the heart of Ghana’s economic recovery narrative, announcing that more than one million citizens secured employment in the first two quarters of 2025. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, Mahama described the figures as evidence that targeted interventions are beginning to yield tangible benefits.
“Over one million Ghanaians gained employment within the first two quarters of 2025,” he told Parliament. “These numbers demonstrate that our policies are beginning to yield tangible benefits for households and young people across the country.”
According to the President, the gains were spread across multiple sectors:
- Agriculture: Expanded irrigation and mechanisation programmes under the Feed Ghana initiative boosted rural employment.
- Infrastructure: Road construction, housing projects, and energy investments created thousands of jobs.
- SMEs: Targeted financing and support for small and medium-sized enterprises helped absorb new entrants into the labour market.
- Digital economy: Technology hubs and ICT training programmes opened opportunities for young professionals.
Mahama acknowledged that while progress has been made, the government’s focus remains on expanding opportunities for young people. He emphasised sustained investment and private sector partnerships as critical to consolidating gains.
Job creation, he said, will remain central to his administration’s economic agenda, not only as a measure of recovery but as a driver of improved living standards nationwide.
Employment has long been a sensitive barometer of Ghana’s economic health. The announcement of one million jobs in just six months is likely to spark debate over the sustainability of such gains and the quality of employment being created. For Mahama, however, the figures serve as proof that his administration’s policies are beginning to deliver results.
As Ghana continues its recovery, the government’s challenge will be to sustain momentum, ensure that jobs are secure and well-paying, and expand opportunities across all regions. For now, Mahama’s message is clear: employment growth is not just a statistic, but the cornerstone of his vision for economic transformation.
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