The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), led by Malik Basintale, signs an MoU with Soccabet Ghana to recruit 500 youth nationwide, promoting job creation and empowerment in Ghana.

YEA CEO Malik Basintale Leads Effort to Boost Youth Employment Across Ghana

Accra, Ghana – April 2025: The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of its CEO Malik Basintale, has signed a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading betting company Soccabet Ghana. This impactful partnership is poised to create employment for 500 young Ghanaians across the country in various operational roles at Soccabet.

This initiative is part of YEA’s broader strategy to bridge the youth unemployment gap by forging strategic partnerships with private sector stakeholders.

Empowering the Ghanaian Youth Through Private Sector Collaborations

The collaboration will open up job opportunities in areas such as customer service, sales, IT support, and administrative roles, aligning with YEA’s mission to empower young people through sustainable employment and skills development.

“This MoU goes beyond job creation. It’s about giving the youth a chance to contribute meaningfully to the national workforce,” said Malik Basintale, Chief Executive Officer of YEA. “Together with Soccabet, we are unlocking potential, promoting innovation, and increasing productivity among the youth.”

A Step Toward Economic Empowerment

The partnership is expected to:

• Offer decent and dignified jobs for youth
• Encourage skills development and on-the-job training
• Contribute to reducing unemployment among young people nationwide

A representative from Soccabet Ghana praised the initiative, noting their commitment to social impact and national development through inclusive employment.

Next Steps

Recruitment for the 500 roles will begin shortly, with further details to be released by YEA and Soccabet. Young job seekers are encouraged to follow official YEA channels for application procedures and eligibility requirements.