Renowned businessman and philanthropist Dr. Kofi Amoah has called on the government to make job creation a top priority under the Reset Agenda, saying decent-paying jobs are essential for economic prosperity, social stability and national development.
His comments, posted on his verified X account @Amoah_Citizen, came amid renewed concerns over unemployment and migration following recent reports of xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants in South Africa.
According to him, the recent developments in South Africa highlight a deeper problem confronting many African nations- the inability to create sufficient economic opportunities for their citizens.
He noted that many young people leave their countries not because they want to, but because they are compelled by economic necessity and the search for a better future.
Dr. Amoah argued that employment remains one of the most effective tools for improving welfare, reducing poverty and promoting social stability- stressing that jobs should not be viewed merely as sources of income but as the foundation for dignity, security and hope.
According to him, countries that have achieved significant economic progress have done so largely through their ability to create productive employment opportunities for the majority of their citizens.
He said history shows that when people have access to decent jobs, many social challenges decline, while high unemployment often contributes to poverty, crime, migration pressures and growing frustration among the youth.
Drawing lessons from major economies such as the United States, China, India, Germany, France and Italy, Dr. Amoah noted that their development has been driven in large measure by policies that keep large numbers of people productively employed.
He described the country’s unemployed and underemployed youth as one of its most valuable assets, insisting that their potential contribution to national development exceeds that of many natural resources.
For this reason, he urged President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to place employment creation at the forefront of efforts to reset and transform the economy.
Beyond Ghana, Dr. Amoah called on Africa’s governments to place employment generation at the heart of public policy, education, vocational training and national planning.
He said the continent’s economic transformation would remain difficult unless deliberate measures are taken to equip young people with relevant skills and connect them to productive opportunities.
He also challenged the view that job creation should be left primarily to the private sector, insisting that governments must play a more active role in creating the conditions needed for employment growth.
According to him, governments, as custodians of national resources and public investment, have a responsibility to ensure that economic policies translate into meaningful jobs for citizens.
He expressed confidence that the unemployment challenge can be addressed if governments demonstrate the commitment and political will required to pursue job-centred development strategies.
For Dr. Amoah, the path to prosperity is straightforward: countries that create opportunities for their people to work, earn decent incomes and contribute productively to the economy stand a better chance of achieving lasting growth and development.
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