He said one challenge in Ghana was that, 75 per cent of businesses set up did not survive for three years because the owners lacked mentorship, funding and innovation. In that regard, he said government had established the National Entrepreneurship Division Plan (NEDP), which would provide business advisory services to young entrepreneurs. Dr Awal made the remarks when he met 250 young entrepreneurs at the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum at the Accra Digital Centre, in Accra, on Friday, on the theme: “Inspiring Youth Entrepreneurship”. Mr Isaac Kwame Asiamah, the Minister of Youth and Sports, commended Mr Emmanuel Sin-Nyet Asigri, the National Coordinator of the National Youth Authority for his enterprising and creativity in reviving the youth division of the Ministry. He commended the young entrepreneurs for conceiving innovative ideas and being enthusiastic to make a difference in life.

Source: GhanaWeb March 23, 2018 22:18 UTC