Mrs. Juliana Asante-Dartey, in a warm and inspiring address, welcomed distinguished guests, partners, and National Service Personnel to Agri-Impact Limited’s Dinner and Awards Night.

Held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence & New Beginnings”, the event marked the grand finale of a week-long celebration dedicated to recognising the outstanding contributions of National Service Personnel.

In her remarks, Mrs. Asante-Dartey shed light on the sobering challenge of youth unemployment in Ghana, where more than 300,000 graduates enter the labour market annually, yet only about 10% secure employment within their first year.

She stressed the importance of structured workplace learning initiatives, such as the Young Agribusiness Professionals Programme (YAPP), in bridging this gap by equipping young people with essential skills, mentorship, and practical exposure.

Through YAPP, interns, national service personnel, and young recruits benefited from a series of tailored training sessions, including CV reviews, mock interviews, public speaking, and office etiquette.

These activities were designed to prepare participants for the competitive world of work and to nurture their leadership potential.

A significant highlight of the celebration was the announcement of Agri-Impact’s partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

With approval to deliver short courses in collaboration with the university’s Centre for Capacity Building and Innovation, Agri-Impact aims to institutionalise youth skills training, creating a sustainable, structured, and accredited platform for capacity development.

The awards segment of the evening recognised the creativity, leadership, and commitment demonstrated by National Service Personnel during their service.

Mrs. Asante-Dartey emphasised that the honours were more than just tokens of appreciation—they were a call to excellence and a reminder that time spent with Agri-Impact was an investment in each participant’s future.

Encouraging the young professionals, she urged them to step forward with confidence, embrace lifelong learning, and commit to excellence.

She challenged them not only to seek jobs but to create opportunities, become leaders, and blaze new trails in agribusiness and beyond.

The evening’s celebration was both a recognition of past achievements and a launchpad for new beginnings.

With the support of Agri-Impact Limited and its partners, the next generation of professionals is better equipped with the skills, experiences, and networks to thrive in Ghana’s evolving job market.