The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said proceeds from the 1.75% E-Levy, proposed in the 2022 budget, would ensure that over 11 million people are employed.
The government has said, among other things, that proceeds from the levy will support young entrepreneurs in the country as a way of tackling unemployment.
The Minister made the latest comment while addressing thousands of young people, at a Springboard Youth Dialogue at the University of Cape Coast.
He noted that 58 percent of the country’s population are between 15 and 59 years, which is about 18million people.
“Of this number, 2.4million are in formal employment whilst the remaining 15 million are split between informal and underemployment”, stressing that 11 million people are with no clear path when it comes to employment opportunities.
Source:mybrytfmonine.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
