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Eric Adjei

Eric Adjei — CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, has commented on galamsey, scholarship policy, and NDC governance.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, says the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) popular mantra that “the future is pregnant” does not intimidate the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting t

    NPP’s ‘future is pregnant’ slogan doesn’t scare us — NEIP CEO
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    ging Students’ Potential with Industry Opportunities,” the fair featured presentations by leading business figures, including President of the McDan Group, Dr Daniel McKorley, and Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei

    USTED launches maiden career fair to bridge gap between students and industry

Yesterday

  1. Afenyo-Markin challenges accusers to report extortion claims formally

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he awaits those who have accused him of extortion to formally report the allegations to the Police, Office of the Special Prosecutor, or other investigative agencies, and that he will submit himself to any investigation and pursue the matter through the courts.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Afenyo-Markin sues GoldBod CEO Gyamfi over defamatory allegations

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed two legal suits against the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board Sammy Gyamfi and others, alleging defamatory claims connected to his scrutiny of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. UNP seeks investigation into Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations

    Andrew Appiah Danquah, Director of Legal and Constitutional Affairs of the United Party, has defended the party's petition to state institutions regarding alleged extortion involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, clarifying that the party is seeking investigation rather than a declaration of guilt. He said the allegations raised by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and NEIP CEO Eric Adjei require competent state institutions to establish the facts and determine whether public power was misused for private interests.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Minister opens inaugural National Youth Forum in Accra

    Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Youth minister to lead national forum with young Ghanaians

    The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, will lead a national engagement with young Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 19, at the 2026 National Youth Forum in Accra, where youth will raise concerns and share ideas on issues affecting their lives and future.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. Lawyer urges scholarship beneficiaries to return home and serve

    Legal practitioner Eric Adjei has urged Ghanaian students studying abroad on government scholarships to return home after completing their programmes and use their knowledge to contribute to national development. He stressed that beneficiaries should recognise their studies are funded by taxpayers and consider it a responsibility to apply their expertise to solving problems in Ghana.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Legal advocate calls for united national front against galamsey

    Legal practitioner Eric Adjei has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) is becoming a "pandemic" threatening Ghana's natural resources and called for a non-partisan national approach to tackle it, citing damage to water bodies, forests, agricultural lands and public health across mining communities.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. NEIP CEO calls police to apologize to demonstrating nurses

    The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has criticised the Ghana Police Service's handling of young nurses at a recent peaceful demonstration, describing the conduct as inappropriate and calling for an unqualified apology to the demonstrators.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. NPP faces tough 2028 campaign, Eric Adjei says

    Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, argued that the NPP will struggle to develop a compelling campaign message for the 2028 elections due to the government's economic performance, citing inflation that reached 50 per cent under former Vice President Bawumia's tenure as head of the Economic Management Team. He contended that the NDC has stronger appeal among voters and youth.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NEIP CEO defends Ato Forson's economic management against NPP criticism

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has defended the Finance Minister's economic leadership, dismissing the NPP's claim that the government is not spending to stimulate the economy as propaganda and asserting that the government maintains fiscal discipline while honouring statutory obligations and making strategic investments.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NEIP CEO says NPP slogan does not intimidate NDC government

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Eric Adjei, said the opposition NPP's "the future is pregnant" slogan does not scare the governing NDC, insisting the John Dramani Mahama administration remains committed to delivering on its promises through integrity and accountability.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. USTED holds inaugural career fair to link students with employers

    The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development launched its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi, bringing together employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to provide students with internship, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

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