Benito Mining and Engineering Company Limited CEO Launches Free Skills Training for Hundreds of Youth at Numereso

The Chief Executive Officer of Benito Mining and Engineering Company Limited, Mr. Benjamin Oppong, popularly known as Benito, has launched a free skills training programme for hundreds of young people at Numereso in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region.

The initiative, designed to empower youth and equip them with practical vocational skills, includes training in operating heavy machinery such as forklifts and excavators, among other technical trades.

Speaking on the programme, Mr. Oppong emphasized the urgent need to provide opportunities for young people to gain hands-on skills that can lead to self-employment and sustainable livelihoods. He noted that many youth are eager to learn but are often hindered by financial challenges that prevent them from enrolling in formal training programmes.

“The youth of our country are talented and willing to work hard, but lack of resources often stands in their way. This free skills training is an opportunity to change that narrative and equip our young people with marketable skills,” Mr. Oppong said.

He further explained that the programme is part of Benito Mining and Engineering Company Limited’s broader commitment to youth empowerment, community development, and corporate social responsibility. Over the years, Mr. Oppong has initiated several social programmes in Numereso and its surrounding communities, including the reshaping of deplorable roads, providing support to the needy and vulnerable, and implementing projects aimed at improving the overall welfare of residents.

Participants in the training are expected to complete the programme with practical skills that will enhance their employability and enable them to contribute meaningfully to national economic growth.

Mr. Oppong also appealed to the government, corporate institutions, and philanthropic organizations to support similar initiatives, emphasizing that investing in youth skills development is a critical step towards reducing unemployment and promoting sustainable development in the country.

The free training programme at Numereso has drawn widespread interest from the youth in the Amansie Central District, with participants expressing excitement at the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in vocational and technical fields, while also witnessing the positive impact of Mr. Oppong’s ongoing social responsibility initiatives in their communities.