Ghana has signed an agreement with Russia to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian workers for industrial and manufacturing jobs, as the government seeks to expand employment opportunities for young people.
The agreement was signed by Minister for Labour and Job Creation, Emmanuel Agyekum and the director of Russia’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone, an industrial hub that hosts 48 companies and requires more than 75,000 workers, according to Citi Newsroom.
Under the arrangement, Ghana’s Labour Ministry will coordinate the recruitment process, verify job offers and provide pre-departure orientation to help protect the interests of Ghanaians seeking employment in Russia.
Speaking after the signing on Thursday, October 29, the minister said the partnership would cover more than labour migration, extending into business collaboration, education, academic research, religion and cultural exchanges.
“We signed a fantastic agreement, not only on labour exchange. We are also looking at business-to-business cooperation. We’re looking at religion and culture as well, where we want to work further to make sure our cooperation goes beyond just labour migration,” he said.
The minister also disclosed plans to encourage Ghanaian businesses to participate in upcoming business forums in Tatarstan, where they could explore potential partnerships with Russian companies.
Academic cooperation is another component of the agreement, with discussions expected to create opportunities for Ghanaian professors and lecturers to collaborate with universities in the partner region and undertake joint research.
