Former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Ken Thompson, has urged Ghanaians to change their perception of job creation, stressing that governments do not directly create jobs.
Addressing the country’s economic challenges, Thompson underscored the need for a mindset shift, particularly among the youth.
“We must be clear in our minds that it is not the government that creates jobs. No government anywhere creates jobs,” he stated.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, he advised citizens to explore alternative employment opportunities rather than relying on government jobs.
Thompson expressed concern over the career aspirations of many young individuals, noting that a significant number aim to work at institutions like the Bank of Ghana. He believes this signals deeper systemic issues.
“What even breaks my heart is that a lot of young people, when you ask them where they want to work, some of them say, ‘I want to work in the Bank of Ghana.’ Then you know it’s a problem. Ghana, it is a problem,” he remarked.
He also pointed out resource constraints in some public institutions, saying, “You go to some of these institutions, some of them don’t even have desks to sit on.”
While acknowledging the struggles of the youth, Thompson maintained that they are not to blame for the current economic difficulties.
“First, it is not the young people’s fault. Ghana is really in a difficult place to survive,” he added.