“Don’t wait for government employment; create your own jobs” – Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association

Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, has urged young people to shift focus from waiting for government jobs and instead embrace self-employment and opportunities within the private sector.

Speaking at Channel One TV’s Quarterly Economic Outlook on Monday, April 27, he stressed that job creation is not limited to the public sector, noting that the private sector offers multiple opportunities for individuals willing to take initiative.

He encouraged job seekers to develop skills and explore emerging opportunities in areas such as communication, marketing, public relations, and digital services.

“Don’t wait for the government to employ you. Employ yourself,” he stated, adding that many roles in the modern economy are created by private initiative rather than government recruitment.

According to him, the private sector remains the main engine of growth and offers broader opportunities for young people who are willing to be proactive.

“The private sector is the engine of growth. When you are a private sector person, you can do everything. You can have more than one job,” he said.