The Member of Parliament for Upper West Akim, Emmanuel Drah, has donated professional hair dryers, accessories, and an undisclosed amount of cash to 17 graduates and seven master craftspersons in Adeiso, Eastern Region.
The gesture was made during a graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as part of the MP’s ongoing support for the Youth Apprenticeship Programme. The initiative aims to equip young trainees with the tools and resources needed to establish and sustain their own businesses after completing their training.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Drah commended the apprentices for their dedication and resilience, reaffirming his commitment to supporting them annually, particularly those in hairdressing and tailoring.
“I commend the apprentices for their resilience in learning the trade despite the challenges they have faced. I have taken it upon myself to support every apprentice, especially those in hairdressing and tailoring, each year when they graduate,” he said.
“I represent the people of Upper West Akim, and you must all benefit from this initiative regardless of political affiliation, so you can establish and sustain your own businesses. We will also support another batch of trainees in tailoring and dressmaking, who will be graduating next week.”
Mr. Drah further announced a new incentive scheme, revealing that outstanding apprentices will be rewarded in future editions of the programme. Any apprentice or graduate who emerges as the best student in the MTVTI examinations in subsequent years will receive special recognition and awards.
He emphasized that the support forms part of a broader effort to promote skills development, self-employment, and entrepreneurship among young people in the constituency.
