10 Things to Know Minister announces
1. Ghana is a West African country located along the Gulf of Guinea. It has a population of over 30 million people and is the world’s largest producer of cocoa beans.
2. The official language of Ghana is English, however over 80 indigenous languages are spoken in the country.
3. Ghana is a constitutional republic with a multi-party system. The current president is Nana Akufo-Addo, who was elected in 2016.
4. Ghana is a major producer of gold and other minerals, and is one of the world’s top exporters of cocoa.
5. Ghana is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, gorillas, and antelopes.
6. The capital of Ghana is Accra, which is located in the south of the country.
7. Ghana is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States.
8. The official currency of Ghana is the Ghana cedi.
9. Ghana has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, art, and cuisine.
10. According to Ghana’s Minister of Education, some public universities in the country are running programmes that produce unemployable graduates, leading to thousands of graduates looking for non-existent jobs. The ministry is engaging universities to focus on courses that have relevance to the nation as well as graduates.
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