The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has held a meeting with officials from the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to identify and address challenges facing the agency. YEA CEO Malik Basintale outlined plans to strengthen the agency’s sanitation module, enhance community impact, and create sustainable jobs for youth. He emphasized the agency’s commitment to fair labor practices, stating that YEA will not enter into agreements with companies that pay below the minimum wage.
Basintale raised concerns about unpaid salaries for staff and requested an increase in fund allocation to support the agency’s operations. He assured that he would stand for the interest of Ghanaians, ensuring that the right thing is done in all YEA’s engagements. The CEO’s presentation highlighted the agency’s efforts to rebrand and reposition its sanitation module to improve its effectiveness.
The Chairman of the Committee, John Kwabena Bless Oti, advocated for better salaries for YEA employees and recommended prompt payment to service providers to ensure quality service delivery. He suggested an increment in contract fees to support the agency’s operations. The engagement aimed to address the agency’s challenges and improve its operations, ultimately enhancing its impact on sanitation and youth employment in Ghana.
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