The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has officially onboarded the first batch of applicants under its flagship initiative, Adwumawura, to receive training and investment support from the government. Chief Executive Officer of NEIP, Eric Adjei, commended the Mahama administration for prioritizing youth empowerment through entrepreneurship. Mr. Adjei highlighted the potential of entrepreneurship as a driver of national development, stressing that the Adwumawura programme is designed to build a resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem. Launched by President John Dramani Mahama on April 28 at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, the Adwumawura initiative received GH₵110 million in August to adequately fund this year’s cohort. Beneficiaries will be provided with training, startup capital, equipment, and mentorship to scale their enterprises and contribute to job creation.