By GhanaNewsPage 
In a bold step to tackle youth unemployment in Ghana, the CEO of Shaxi, Shatta Wale, has officially signed a landmark partnership with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).
The signing ceremony was held today at the YEA headquarters in Accra, symbolizing a new wave of private-public collaboration to empower Ghanaian youth through job creation in the transportation sector.
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The Shaxi-YEA partnership is aimed at providing thousands of Ghanaian youth with access to employment through the ride-hailing business. Shaxi, short for “Shatta Taxi”, is a local ride-hailing company launched by Shatta Wale with the mission of giving unemployed youth the opportunity to earn a decent living.
At today’s ceremony, stakeholders from both organizations expressed their shared vision to support economic growth, reduce unemployment, and train young Ghanaians in various aspects of the transportation and digital economy.
Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale, known not only for his music but also his entrepreneurial efforts, took center stage at the event. As CEO of Shaxi, he emphasized the importance of creating real opportunities for the youth:
“This is not just about business—this is about building futures. Together with YEA, Shaxi is ready to give Ghanaian youth the platform they need to succeed.”
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Officials from the Youth Employment Agency Ghana pledged full support for the initiative, highlighting the alignment with the agency’s mission to bridge the gap between unemployed youth and viable job opportunities.
The partnership includes plans to:
- Recruit and train drivers under Shaxi
- Provide job matching through YEA platforms
- Offer business support for young entrepreneurs in transport services
- Launch digital tools to support operations and accountability
This partnership is expected to scale rapidly, particularly in major cities like Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale, where demand for transport services continues to rise. Analysts believe this move could spark more private sector collaborations aimed at solving Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis.
The Shaxi-YEA partnership marks a transformative moment in Ghana’s journey toward economic empowerment for the next generation. With influential figures like Shatta Wale leading the charge, the future of youth employment in Ghana looks promising.
Images from the CEO of Shaxi, Shatta Wale x Youth Employment Agency partnership signing ceremony today at the @yeaghanaofficial headquarters in Accra.
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