Accra,
Feb. 28, GNA – Mr Gideon Commeh, the Programme Coordinator for the Ghana Youth
Environmental Movement (GYEM), has called on government to develop youth
capacity in renewable energy.
He
said this would enhance entrepreneurial and innovative interventions of the
youth in the future.
Mr
Commeh, who made the call at a general assembly of the Youth Volunteers for the
Environmental (YVE), a non-profit youth association, also suggested to the
government to focus on strategy to improve access to solar energy for
households whilst industries use the national grid.
He
advised the youth to take advantage of renewable energy opportunities outlined
by the Ministry of Energy to reduce over dependence on government for jobs.
Mr
Wilson Adzawlo, the Programme Coordinator for YVE said his organisation was
focused on advocacy and building capacity of the youth in renewable energy and
energy efficiency through its five-year Clean Energy for Africa (CLENA)
Project, which is ongoing in 18 African countries, including Ghana.
He
said: “Developing knowledge and skills in renewable energy, building careers,
increasing knowledge and creating jobs in the sector can help improve access to
alternatives and reduce over dependence on the national grid in the future.”
Mr
Adzawlo asked Ghanaians to be conscious of energy efficiency practices to save
energy.
Mrs
Gifty Amamesor Doe, a Board Member of YVE also called on the government to
involve the youth in policy issues relating to energy, environment and climate
change.
GNA