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Head of Psychology at the University of Ghana, Professor Joseph Osafo has expressed disgust that a lot of Ghanaian youth are leaving the country for greener pastures abroad.

Professor Joseph Osafo noted that the migration of the youth to settle abroad affects Ghana's development as the country loses best brains.

According to him, this is a major problem that needs to be addressed by the nation.

"In fact, West Africans are the most mobile people on earth. We're moving a lot. We move! And what is happening is why are we moving? There is a problem . . . We have continuously talked about brain drain; our young people are unable to stay here and work," he wondered.

He called on the government to adopt right measures that will discourage the youth from leaving the country, but rather be happy to stay and work in Ghana.

"The challenge is that we have the policies but we lack the implementation. The zeal to implement is lacking," he added.

He made this comment on Peace FM's morning show ''Kokrokoo'', Monday.