The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of CEO Malik Basintale, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance Commission (NIC) to train and deploy 500 young Ghanaians as certified insurance agents through the Ghana Insurance College. This partnership represents another significant step in the Agency’s drive to create sustainable, skills-based employment pathways for the nation’s youth.
The MoU was signed on behalf of the NIC by the Commissioner of Insurance, Dr. Abiba Zakaria, who reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening the collaboration and supporting Ghana’s broader insurance ecosystem. She emphasized that the initiative aligns with the NIC’s mandate to improve regulatory compliance, expand public education on insurance, and enhance the delivery of insurance services across the country.
The programme is designed to enhance the enforcement of compulsory insurance policies, boost public awareness, and contribute to the stability and resilience of the national economy. By training and certifying young Ghanaians in insurance sales, client management, regulatory compliance, and financial literacy, the initiative equips them with professional, industry-ready skills that open doors to long-term career opportunities within the fast-growing insurance sector.
Beyond its economic and regulatory benefits, the collaboration creates dignified employment for the youth, empowering them to participate actively in a vital national industry while strengthening the culture of insurance adoption across Ghana.
Through strategic partnerships such as this, the Youth Employment Agency continues to deliver on its mission of empowering young people with employable skills and contributing to essential national development priorities. The YEA–NIC collaboration marks yet another milestone in building a highly skilled workforce capable of driving innovation, economic growth, and financial security throughout the country.
