By AO Joseph

Youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges facing Sierra Leone. With over 60% of the population under the age of 35, the country possesses a significant youth demographic that, if empowered, could serve as a powerful engine for national transformation. However, decades of economic instability, limited industrialization, weak educational systems, and governance challenges have contributed to persistent high levels of youth joblessness.

This problem carries profound implications not only for individual wellbeing but also for national peace, stability, and long-term development.

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