Fashion designers in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region have called on the government and Newmont Gold Ghana to establish a dedicated training centre to boost skill development in the area.
Speaking at the graduation of 11 trainees in Kenyasi, Sarah Amoako, Founder of the Prescious Fashion Design Association, told Adom News that the lack of a training facility in the district is limiting opportunities for local designers. She explained that without such a centre, it is challenging to invite top designers from other regions to train them in new styles, leaving them at a disadvantage compared to peers elsewhere.
Amoako noted that a district like Asutifi North, which hosts Newmont and other subcontractors, should benefit from several development initiatives, including a modern fashion training centre. She also expressed gratitude to the Member of Parliament, Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, for supporting the 11 graduands with sewing machines to help them start their livelihoods.
Meanwhile, the President of the association, Kwadwo Rockson, urged the government to increase support for youth involved in apprenticeships in the district. He stressed that equipping young people with practical skills is a key way to prevent engagement in social vices and called on authorities to invest more in youth development programs.
