The Minister for Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, Honourable Ignatius Baffour Awuah has indicated that Government has strengthened the management of pensions.
This, he said has resulted in the upward adjustment of monthly pension pay by 25% for pensioners on the SSNIT payroll.
He added that the government has implemented the Ghana jobs and skills project to support skills development and job creation.
Hon.Baffour Awuah noted that the establishment of the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) has also enhanced opportunities for the provision of decent employment for job seekers; particularly young persons who have the intention of migrating outside Ghana for jobs or have returned from abroad for a variety of reasons.
The Minister assured of his Ministry’s continuous effort to improve the welfare of workers and employers while maintaining a peaceful labour front.
The Minister for Information, Hon. Fatimatu Abubakar moderated the briefing.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
