GhArticles.com Every News in Detail
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has expressed concern over a significant rise in rent payments by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), which jumped from GH¢3.2 million in 2023 to GH¢5.5 million in 2024, a 72% increase.
According to YEA management, the increase followed the Ministry of Works and Housing’s decision in 2023 to hand over the facility currently occupied by the Agency to private managers, Messrs K\&A Developers.
Appearing before the Committee on Friday, August 22, 2025, YEA CEO Malik Basintale and other officials faced tough questioning over their failure to challenge the steep rental costs.
In response, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, disclosed that discussions are underway with the Office of the Chief of Staff to secure a permanent office space for YEA to ease the financial strain.
“The CEO and I have engaged with the Chief of Staff on getting permanent accommodation for YEA. In due time, we will report to this House on the plans made and the facilities made available to the Agency,” he assured lawmakers.
