“Give Savannah Youth Direct Jobs” — Call to YEA Boss Malik Basintale

DAMONGO, Savannah Region — A fresh call has been made for the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to create more sustainable employment opportunities for young people in the Savannah Region.

The call is directed at YEA Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale, whose administration has identified youth employment, skills development and empowerment as key areas of focus.

The appeal is urging the agency to go beyond short-term employment arrangements and create opportunities that can give qualified young people a more stable path to earning a living and building careers.

Savannah Youth Want Lasting Opportunities

The message argues that many young people in the region are ready and willing to work but need opportunities that offer more than temporary engagements.

It specifically calls for qualified Savannah youth to be considered for direct and sustainable employment opportunities, rather than relying heavily on one-year, two-year, three-year or four-year arrangements.

“The youth are ready to work. Give them the opportunity they deserve.”

The appeal also points to concerns that have repeatedly been raised about youth unemployment in the Savannah Region.

What Malik Basintale Has Said About YEA

The call comes as Basintale continues to outline his vision for the agency.

The YEA has said its current leadership wants to strengthen its programmes and create more sustainable opportunities for young people across the country.

Basintale has also emphasised skills development and youth empowerment, arguing that young people should be equipped with skills that can help them build sustainable livelihoods.

YEA Leadership Has Engaged Savannah

The YEA leadership has already engaged its staff in the Savannah Region as part of efforts to improve programme delivery.

The agency has said such engagements are aimed at strengthening its operations and ensuring that its employment initiatives reach young people who need them.

For young people in Savannah, however, the expectation is that these programmes should translate into real and meaningful employment opportunities within the region.

Beyond Short-Term Contracts

Short-term employment programmes can provide valuable income and work experience, particularly for young people entering the labour market.

However, the latest appeal raises a broader question: Can temporary employment programmes provide the long-term economic security that young people need?

Advocates of more permanent employment opportunities believe the answer requires a stronger focus on jobs that provide stability, career progression and opportunities for professional development.

For many young people, securing a job is only the first step. Keeping that job and building a sustainable career are equally important.

Why the Issue Matters in Savannah

Youth employment is particularly important in a region where young people continue to look for opportunities to support themselves and their families.

Creating more employment opportunities could also help reduce economic pressures on households while allowing young people to contribute more directly to the development of their communities.

The latest call is therefore asking YEA leadership and other stakeholders to consider the quality, sustainability and long-term impact of employment opportunities created for young people.

What Happens Next?

The appeal is not an official announcement of new permanent YEA jobs.

Rather, it is a call for the agency to prioritise more sustainable employment opportunities for qualified young people in Savannah.

Whether the call will result in new programmes, direct recruitment or other employment initiatives remains to be seen.

For now, the message from those advocating for Savannah’s youth is clear:

The youth are ready to work. Give them the opportunity they deserve.

Global Pulse GH will continue monitoring developments from the Youth Employment Agency and any new employment initiatives targeting young people in the Savannah Region.