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Malik Basintale

Also known as: Mr Basintale

Malik Basintale — Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency, leading youth employment and empowerment initiatives across Ghana's regions.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, together with the Deputy CEO (Operations), Abubakari Saana Abdul-Kudus, spent the weekend in Goaso in the Ahafo Region, engaging young entrepreneurs to gain first-hand insight into their businesses

    YEA CEO Malik Basintale engages young entrepreneurs in Ahafo Region
  3. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has been honoured with a traditional title during a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area as part of his official tour of the Bono Region.

    Basintale honoured as ‘youth chief’ during Sunyani tour
Politics

Minister opens inaugural National Youth Forum in Accra

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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

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

Friday 14 August

  1. NDC and CEO dispute fulfilment of 2024 youth manifesto promises

    The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency claims the NDC government has fully implemented its 2024 youth manifesto promises within one year of taking office, while content creator Scanty and others on social media dispute this, citing unfulfilled pledges including the 24-Hour Economy policy, six-month rent scheme, free Wi-Fi in tertiary institutions, and rural health worker incentives.

    14 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 11 August

  1. YEA to migrate staff onto public sector salary structure

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency says YEA is collaborating with government to move personnel into the public sector wage system, which would enhance their salaries and conditions of service. Contract workers will also be included in the migration process.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. YEA to expand youth employment in Western North Region

    The Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to expanding employment opportunities for young people across Ghana, with particular focus on Western North Region. The Regional Minister stressed that youth development is central to President Mahama's Reset Agenda and appealed to YEA to prioritise the region's youth in its employment and empowerment programmes.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. NDC resignation deadline for government appointees now expired

    The National Democratic Congress has let its six-month resignation deadline expire for government appointees seeking to contest party positions in the December 2026 internal elections. The requirement, announced on January 29, 2026, mandated that party members holding ministerial, executive, and local government posts resign at least six months before filing nominations, though board positions were exempted.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Content creator accuses YEA boss of unfulfilled job promises

    Ghanaian content creator Kwadwo Sheldon criticized Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale over a new digital skills programme for 2,000 youth, arguing that similar promises have been made repeatedly while youth unemployment continues to rise.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. YEA, Ghana Digital Centres partner to train 2,000 youth in AI, cybersecurity

    The Youth Employment Agency has signed an agreement with Ghana Digital Centres Limited to train 2,000 young Ghanaians in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data analytics through Microsoft-certified courses. The government-funded programme aims to improve youth employability and create opportunities in the technology sector.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana Immigration Service begins GBV-PSEAH policy rollout

    The Ghana Immigration Service has begun the first phase of implementing its Gender-Based Violence and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment policy, supported by the United Nations Population Fund, with a training manual for officers and facilitators across regional commands and training schools. The Service plans further strategic activities in 2025 including capacity-building programmes, expanded gender training, improved reporting systems, and community engagement to prevent gender-based violence.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. YEA leadership visits Central Region, reaffirms youth empowerment focus

    The Youth Employment Agency leadership, led by CEO Malik Basintale, engaged staff in the Central Region and pledged continued commitment to expanding opportunities for young people while prioritizing staff welfare. The delegation also visited the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area to seek his blessings for their activities in the region.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. YEA CEO visits Ahafo young entrepreneurs to explore job creation partnerships

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency visited young entrepreneurs in Goaso, Ahafo Region, including a poultry farmer managing over 5,000 birds and Tmana Company, a furniture production enterprise, to explore targeted support for scaling production and expanding employment opportunities.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. YEA CEO honoured with traditional youth chief title in Sunyani

    The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale, received the traditional title of Mmranteɛhene (Youth Chief) of Sunyani during an official tour of the Bono Region, where he met with the Paramount Chief to discuss youth employment and sustainable development initiatives.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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