The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Malik Basintale, in collaboration with the Ghana Prisons Service, has successfully passed out the first batch of Prison Service Assistants at the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison in the Central Region. The ceremony marks a major milestone in the nationwide programme aimed at recruiting and deploying 5,000 young Ghanaians to support the critical operations of the Prisons Service.
This first cohort of recruits has undergone rigorous training to prepare them for essential roles in prison administration, inmate rehabilitation support, facility operations, and broader national security functions. Their deployment will significantly enhance the capacity of the Ghana Prisons Service while offering young Ghanaians dignified career pathways within one of the country’s key security institutions.
Addressing the ceremony, CEO Malik Basintale reaffirmed the Government’s strong commitment to creating sustainable employment opportunities for the youth through strategic, high-impact partnerships. He applauded the recruits for their dedication throughout the training period and encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and professionalism as they assume their duties in service to the nation.
This successful pass-out ceremony further strengthens the collaboration between YEA and the Ghana Prisons Service and underscores the Agency’s dedication to youth empowerment through national service-oriented initiatives. By equipping young people with relevant skills and offering them structured employment pathways, YEA continues to contribute meaningfully to national development and security.
YEA extends warm congratulations to all newly trained Prison Service Assistants. Your journey of service, responsibility, and nation-building begins today.
