The Ernest Egyir Foundation has inducted the first cohort of 45 beneficiaries into its Saltpond Skills Apprenticeship Project.
Beneficiaries are to receive skills training in tailoring, hairdressing and beauty, catering, computer literacy, carpentry and joinery, brick laying and construction, plumbing, electrical wiring and fittings and others.
The inaugural ceremony was held on Saturday January, 29, 2022, at Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana.
According to the founder and CEO of the Foundation, Ernest De-Graft Egyir, they are embarking on this mission to build the capacity of school dropouts and needy young people, thereby helping them become financially independent and resilient.
Further, Mr. Egyir, who is a native of Saltpond, says the Foundation is his way of giving back to the society and showing gratitude to God for His grace and goodness.
Significant indigenes graced the event from Saltpond, including Council of State member Prof Ato Essuman who will serve as chairman of the occasion and Mfantsiman MP, Ophelia Hayford, as the special guest of honour.
Also in attendance were Mfantsiman MCE, Ike Enu, Saltpond and Nkusukum Twafohene Nana Gyan Akwanda VII and Saltpond Lower Town Chief Nana Baah VII as guests of honour.
Reiterating the historical role of Saltpond in the formation of the United Gold Coast Convention and Convention People’s Party, Mr. Egyir appealed to President Akufo-Addo to make the town the epicenter of Founders’ Day celebrations in Ghana.
He called on MPs, municipal chief executives and other stakeholders to work together to make this possible.
Professor Essuman commended Mr. Egyir for his efforts, urging the youth to follow his example.
The Krontihene of Nkusukum Traditional Area Nana Beenyie VIII urged the beneficiaries and youth of the area to adopt the right attitude in order to be successful in life.
Also speaking at the event, MCE for Mfantseman Municipality Ike Enu urged the beneficiaries not to take the opportunity for granted but apply themselves diligently to acquire the envisioned skills.
On her part, Ophelia Hayford pledged her support for any initiative, including the Egyir Foundation program, that advances the development of the area.
She donated five sewing machines, five hair dryers and an undisclosed amount of money to support the program. Ernest Egyir Foundation is a nonprofit charity organization committed to providing support for underprivileged people.
The Foundation, which is a social responsibility commitment of the founder, also provides financial aid to brilliant but needy university students from matriculation to graduation in various accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Currently, there are twenty beneficiaries in various tertiary institutions across the country
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