Government has launched a nationwide labour migration readiness campaign aimed at helping young Ghanaians access safe, legal and ethical employment opportunities abroad while reducing the risks associated with irregular migration.
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, said the initiative would provide prospective migrant workers with the information and support needed to navigate international employment opportunities and protect them from exploitation.
Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Accra, Dr. Pelpuo said the government would continue to work with relevant institutions and international partners to promote decent working conditions and safeguard the rights of Ghanaian workers abroad.
“We remain committed to safeguarding the welfare and protection of Ghanaian workers after they are destined to arrive in any country where they want to work. Through collaboration with relevant institutions and international partners, the government will continue to promote decent working conditions,” he said.
He said the campaign was designed to address gaps in information among young people seeking jobs outside Ghana, which have often been exploited by fraudulent recruiters and individuals involved in unsafe migration practices.
Dr. Pelpuo explained that workers who migrate through formal channels, including agreements between Ghana and destination countries, would have greater protection and assurance that their rights are respected.
“Once you come under a formal pathway into Europe, into the Gulf, into any other country where your labour is needed, we assess through the MOUs we sign that the rights of our workers are respected,” he said.
The minister said the programme would be rolled out across Ghana’s 16 regions and provide young people with information on available employment opportunities, labour migration procedures, skills requirements, workplace expectations, workers’ rights, financial literacy and responsible migration practices.
The campaign will also support prospective migrant workers through registration, skills profiling, career guidance and pre-departure preparation to improve their readiness for overseas employment.
Dr. Pelpuo stressed that the government’s responsibility extends beyond facilitating recruitment, noting that protecting and preparing Ghanaian workers before and after migration remains a priority.
He urged young Ghanaians seeking employment abroad to rely on verified sources and avoid unlicensed recruitment agents who promise unrealistic opportunities and expose jobseekers to exploitation.
