Unemployed environmental health graduates took to the streets of Tamale to register their frustration after two to three years of joblessness since graduating from school.

The group, comprising over 1,000 members, consists of graduates from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 batches of the three schools of hygiene across the country.

They expressed their discontentment with being unemployed, emphasising that it is unacceptable to invest significant amounts of money and time in schooling only to remain jobless.

According to them, all efforts to secure financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance for their employment have been unsuccessful.

Speaking to JoyNews, the Acting President of the Association, Elvis Ayrakwa, stated that they have become burdens to their families due to their inability to find employment.

He stated that during their time in school, they were promised postings upon completion. However, despite graduating in 2021, 2022, and 2023, they have not received any information regarding their posting

Mr Ayrakwa highlighted the financial sacrifices made by both students and their families, including working during vacations and receiving financial support from parents for fees, hostels, and travel expenses.

"Our demand is simple; they should employ us. Our employers are the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Sanitation, and we are under them. So they will have to advocate for us to get the postings, and that’s all we want," he added.