Kojo Oppong Nkrumah demands reports on Women’s Bank and Coders Programme

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has formally called on the government to provide comprehensive updates and reports on the status of the Women's Development Bank and the One Million Coders Programme. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator emphasized that transparency is essential to assess how these state initiatives are addressing youth unemployment and supporting women entrepreneurs across the country.

Regarding the Women's Development Bank, Nkrumah requested specific details on the disbursement of loans and the total number of beneficiaries. He noted that the bank was designed to provide crucial financial assistance to women-led businesses, and clear data is now required to understand its actual reach and effectiveness. The MP's demand seeks to clarify how much in resources has been committed to the bank and whether it is meeting its intended goals of economic empowerment for Ghanaian women.

In tandem with his inquiry into the financial sector, the MP also pressed for updates on the One Million Coders Programme. This initiative, aimed at equipping a million young Ghanaians with digital skills, is a cornerstone of the nation's strategy to tackle unemployment in the modern economy. Nkrumah stressed the need for the government to disclose operational outcomes, including the actual number of youth who have been trained and how many have successfully transitioned into the digital workforce as a result of the program.

Nkrumah’s call for clarity underscores a broader demand for accountability in the management of flagship economic programs during the current administration. By requesting these detailed reports, the legislator aims to ensure that public assessment of these initiatives is based on factual data and measurable outcomes. The demand highlights the opposition's role in monitoring government promises and the execution of programs intended to drive national development.