Twenty-two (22) females who were once head potters (Kayayei) have successfully graduated a driving training under government’s NEIP Kayayei Empowerment Programme (KEP).
On Wednesday, a graduation ceremony was organized in Accrawhere the vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia handed over certificates to the qualified bus drivers.
Speaking at the event, the vice president congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to pursue excellence in their new roles as professional drivers.
He emphasized the importance of their achievements, describing it as a testament to resilience and the power of empowerment programs to transform lives.
“Today is a happy day for 22 young ladies who were formerly Kayayei, but today, they are professional Aayalolo drivers. I am happy for their transformation and happy to formally acknowledge them and hand them their certificates,” Dr. Bawumia said.
NEIP Kayayei Empowerment Programme initiative was implemented to is to empower all Kayayei across the country with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for a total of 5000 head potters.
The programme also features other modules such as fashion designing, soap making, beads making, among others.
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has awarded certificates to 22 former female head porters, known as Kayayei, who completed training and became qualified bus drivers through the Kayayei Empowerment Programme.#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/sUVCUTcGzZ
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) November 28, 2024