The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has facilitated the creation of 2,000 new jobs following a successful investor support initiative that culminated in a formal partnership between Weave Ghana Limited and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).
The milestone achievement emerged from a routine investor engagement conducted by GIPC’s Aftercare and Investor Grievance Division, which identified a significant recruitment challenge faced by Weave Ghana.
Through a series of high-level engagements led by GIPC CEO Mr. Simon Madjie, the Centre brokered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Weave Ghana and the YEA to address the labour gap.
Under the agreement, the YEA will assist Weave Ghana in recruiting and training 2,000 individuals to support the company’s operations, providing both employment opportunities and addressing a key operational hurdle for the investor.
Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, YEA CEO Mr. Malik Basintale expressed optimism about the collaboration, noting that it aligns with the agency’s mission to create meaningful employment for Ghana’s youth.
“We are open to anything that has to do with securing jobs for the young people in this country,” he said.
He also announced the forthcoming launch of an “Employment Bureau” to serve as a platform connecting job seekers with available opportunities.
Ms. Rose Morrison, Head of HR and Administration at Weave Ghana, welcomed the partnership, describing it as both timely and impactful.
“This collaboration helps us overcome a long-standing recruitment challenge while also contributing to national employment efforts,” she said.
Mr. Madjie, highlighted the broader significance of the intervention. “This outcome underscores the importance of proactive investor engagement. It is a testament to our commitment to supporting investors beyond the initial establishment phase to promote business growth and job creation,” he remarked.
Mr. Madjie further emphasized that the Centre’s Aftercare and Investor Grievance Division has recorded a series of successful interventions aimed at improving the investment climate in Ghana.
“Investor aftercare is one of the key strategies we employ to ensure businesses not only establish in Ghana but thrive,” he added.
He also revealed that a review of the GIPC Act is underway, with plans to introduce a formal “Investor Grievance Mechanism” to enhance the Centre’s ability to resolve complex investor concerns.
Encouraging businesses to take full advantage of GIPC’s Aftercare support services, Mr. Madjie urged investors to engage openly with the Aftercare team, led by Mr. Charles Opoku Mensah, during future visits.
