Question 28
Youth EmpowermentWASSCE 2015: Youths in Kantoga Republic
One major trend in Kantoga Republic today, especially during elections, is the engagement of youths by some politicians for political thuggery, rigging, stuffing of ballot boxes and other related electoral offences. Most of the youths who are engaged in these crimes have no means of livelihood or are school drop-outs. These youths are Kantoguans who ought to benefit from the enormous wealth and resources of the nation. Unfortunately, this is the case at the moment. Indeed, it is the duty of government, especially at the centre, to provide entrepreneurial skill acquisition programme and start-up funds for small scale businesses to empower the youths. This will reduce the chances of engagement of youths for wrong purposes.
Base on the write-up, what immediate measures can those in authority take to empower the youths?
- A.Build more youth orientation camps in the country
- B.Enhance religious and moral education in schools and colleges
- C.Provide entrepreneurial training with adequate fund
- D.Provide free meal for the teeming unemployed youths
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Provide entrepreneurial training with adequate fund)
Explanation
The write-up recommends entrepreneurial skill acquisition and start-up funds.