# Ghana NAP Distributes Tools in Wa East

In September 2026, Ghana's National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) distributed industrial machines, starter tools, and training kits to over 90 apprentices and master craftspersons in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region. This initiative supports skills acquisition in trades such as garment making, hairdressing, welding, and mechanical repairs, aiming to reduce youth unemployment by equipping informal sector workers with practical skills and starter capital. The Wa East District Assembly and local government officials emphasized the importance of maintaining the equipment and warned against scams soliciting payments for free tools. Further distributions are planned for remaining beneficiaries.

- This procurement action highlights government investment in vocational training and workforce development through direct provision of equipment and training materials.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on supporting informal sector skills development, which may open opportunities for suppliers of industrial tools and training kits.
- The initiative underscores the importance of transparent distribution processes and communication to prevent fraud, relevant for contract management and stakeholder engagement.
- Organizations involved in vocational training and equipment supply can evaluate partnership or bidding opportunities aligned with NAP's ongoing rollout in Ghana's regions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP)
- Wa East District Assembly

### Key Quotes
> As a country, one of the critical headaches we have is our human resource. One of the challenges eating us up is unemployment, driven largely by the low level of practical skills. University education and other academic models have proven inadequate on their own in solving the unemployment crisis. That is why skills training becomes a critical entry point.
> — Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Member of Parliament for Wa East

> We promised the people of Ghana, especially the youth, that once voted into power, skills training would become our topmost priority. President John Dramani Mahama and our Member of Parliament share a deep commitment to this cause. The beneficiaries must not take this lightly; you must care for these machines so that when you complete, your younger brothers and sisters can also benefit.
> — Adamu Sayibu, District Chief Executive for Wa East

> Scammers have been calling masters and apprentices, demanding mobile money transfers under the guise of delivering equipment. Neither the NAP Secretariat, the MP nor the DCE will ever call anyone to send cash via MoMo. All tools and kits provided under this initiative are entirely free.
> — Joseph Sungbuobu Banye, Upper West Regional NAP Coordinator

### Sources
- [Over 90 apprentices, master craftspersons in Wa East receive industrial tools under National Apprenticeship Programme - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/over-90-apprentices-master-craftspersons-in-wa-east-receive-industrial-tools-under-national-apprenticeship-programme) - MyJoyOnline