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Employment Minister Moses Asaga says the issue of unemployment has taken a global dimension but stressed Ghana is well on track to resolving the problem.According to him, his sector, based on a directive by the president for all ministers to bring forward areas of job creation has been able to liaise with private institutions to create jobs for a number of unemployed youths in the country.He was commenting on the frustrations by Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Kofi Asamoah about the growing joblessness in an economy said to be expanding.Moses Asaga told Joy News the issue of unemployment is key in many countries of the world and has in other countries toppled various regimes.He cited the Arab Spring, Europe and in the US where unemployment has led to several forms of destabilization.In Ghana, the Employment minister said all other ministries are working feverishly to provide various job opportunities for the youth.He said under LESDEP and in conjunction with RLG Communications his ministry is providing several youths with tools to set up their own businesses.The sector minister also regretted the poor safety and working conditions for many workers in the country.He said on assumption into office, he has taken steps to equip the Factory Inspectorate Divisions with the necessary facilities to enhance the quality of work.According to him, just last week the Division paid unannounced visits to some companies and were depressed at the conditions under which the workers were working.He said the employers have been asked to improve upon those conditions, failure of which the companies will be closed down.
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