A nation of job seekers will always be poor – Sir Sam Jonah

MyJoyOnline · 10/16/2026, 3:31:27 PM

Renowned Ghanaian businessman Sir Sam Jonah is urging African governments and young people to emphasise entrepreneurship and job creation, warning that dependence on government employment will hinder the continent's fight against poverty and unemployment. He said Africa needed to change the perception that securing a government job is the ultimate career success, arguing that young people should be encouraged to build businesses and create opportunities for others.