NEIP Shines At British Council Global 2025 Conference in London

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) leadership headed by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Eric Adjei ESQ., including other Sector Ministers had a good working experience at the British Council’s Global 2025 conference in London.

Mr. Adjei in a Facebook post described the British Global 2025 conference as “pivotal in our mission to significantly boost Ghana’s entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem.”

His post reads in full;

It was an incredibly valuable experience connecting and building new networks on the sidelines of the British Council’s Going Global 2025 conference in London. These relationships will be pivotal in our mission to significantly boost Ghana’s entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem.

Under the direction and leadership of our sector Minister, Hon. George Opare Addo, Esq, we held strategic meetings with delegates from Georgia, Mauritius, and Egypt. It was amazing to engage with these countries, which have all shown remarkable recent growth in their own startup ecosystem, to learn from their success stories and ecosystem enablers.

I leveraged the opportunity to present The Adwumawura Programme concept— President Mahama’s vision for cultivating Ghana’s next generation of entrepreneurs and achieving Unicorn’s status companies.

These engagements have opened the door for potential high-impact partnerships that will help us accelerate our national goals.

Adwumawura Programme

The Adwumawura Programme which is expected to create 40,000 jobs over a four-year period is not just a policy under NEIP but a commitment, a lifeline to the countless young men and women who rise every morning with big dreams but are often met with closed opportunities, Mr. Eric Adjei ESQ., has said.

He made this known during the launch of the Programme which took place at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi on Monday, April 28, 2025, drawing a significant audience of government officials, young entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

He further explained that, the programme is designed to provide financial support to both new and existing Ghanaian businesses, as well as offer coaching to young entrepreneurs with the goal of generating 10,000 jobs annually.

“The Adwumawura Programme is more than a policy. It is a commitment – a lifeline – to the countless young men and women who rise every morning with big dreams but are often met with closed doors. It is a bold promise that no dream is small, no idea too insignificant, and that under the leadership of President Mahama, every youth will have the opportunity to soar.

“Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen. In 2014 – through the Youth Enterprise Support Fund, which has today evolved into the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), thousands of young businesses, started by daring and determined Ghanaians, have been nurtured and supported”.

He added, “On behalf of the countless young entrepreneurs whose lives have been transformed because of your vision, Mr. President, I say: thank you. And to the many more who are about to embark on their journey with The Adwumawura Programme, I say: your time has come!

“Today, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, with the strong backing of the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, stands ready. We will not just launch businesses. We will nurture dreams. We will build legacies. We will light the path for generations to come. Through partnerships with Development Partners, Industry Leaders, Private Sector players, Civil Society, and of course, the vibrant youth themselves, we are poised to make this initiative the turning point for youth entrepreneurship in Ghana.”

About The Adwumawura Programme

The Programme is a fulfillment of the NDC campaign promise to prioritize youth empowerment and job creation.

The AdwumaWura Programme aims to create, track, and monitor young businesses annually, with a special focus on the youth.

In its first phase, the top 2,000 implementable business proposals will receive comprehensive support, including:

• Business Development Training: Equipping young entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in business.

• Mentorship: Pairing young entrepreneurs with experienced business leaders and mentors.

• Access to Start-up Capital: Providing financial support to help young entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into reality.

• Marketing and Networking: Offering platforms for young entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, and connect with potential customers and partners.

The Programme is expected to have a significant impact on Ghana’s economy, as it will help to create jobs, stimulate innovation, and promote entrepreneurship among young people.