The Right Reverend Dr Festus Yeboah Asuamah, the Anglican Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese has called on the government to create sustainable, long-term job opportunities to mitigate threats associated with the growing unemployment rates in the country.
He expressed the worry that the high youth unemployment rate, with over 1.3 million young people between 15 and 24 years out of work of education, represented a significant national security threat.
Rt Rev Dr Asuamah noted that the rising unemployment rate could potentially fuel crime, political violence, and radicalism.
“The from lack of job opportunities increases the risk of criminal activities, armed robbery and social instability”, the Anglican Bishop stated, when he addressed the opening session of the sixth synod of the church in Sunyani.

Rt Rev Dr Asuamah cited that recent high turnout queues at the security services recruitment highlight the desperation among job seekers, as seen at the El-Wak stadium, calling for policy national shift, prioritizing vocational and technical training.

Rt Rev Dr Asuamah regretted that despite the growing unemployment, the country still faced significant entrenched corruption like systemic bribery in the public sector and high level of political corruption.

He boamoned that acts of corruption robbed the country of valuable resources required for progressive growth and sustainable provision of basic services needed to improve the lives of the people.

The Anglican Priest also hammered on the adverse effects and impact of illegal mining, worrying that the menace continued to persist in the country, with significant environmental, social, health and economic challenges.
The Rev Canon Martin Amankwaa of the Sunyani Anglican Diocese highlighted the relevant of the synod.
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