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Use of IT can make security service recruitment smoother – Jerry Ahmed Shaib
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Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has called for the effective use of information technology to improve recruitment into Ghana’s security services.
He explained that if digital systems are properly used, the recruitment process for the police, fire, immigration and other security agencies will become smoother and more transparent.
Mr Shaib made the remarks while speaking as a guest speaker at the empower vault summit where he shared his personal story and encouraged the youth to pursue their goals with determination and courage.
According to him, young people must remain ambitious and curious, adding that failure should not discourage them from trying again.
He noted that the youth play a key role in national development and therefore must be empowered with opportunities and the right support.
The MP expressed concern about the high level of youth unemployment and the frustrations many young people face when they apply for recruitment into the security services.
Mr Shaib indicated that a large number of applicants are often disqualified without clear explanations, which creates doubt about the recruitment system.
He revealed that about 250,000 young people applied for recruitment into the security services, but only about 5,000 are expected to be selected.
According to him, the situation leaves many young people frustrated and uncertain about their future.
He therefore urged government to strengthen the use of technology in the recruitment process to make it more transparent and fair.
Mr Shaib called for stronger measures to empower young people through education, technology and employment opportunities.
He further urged government to implement its promise of a 24 hour economy, noting that it would help create more jobs for the youth.
The MP added that Ghana must also pay attention to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, which he believes will play a major role in the future of work and national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
