Deputy CEO Calls for Stronger Authority to Secure Better Future for Ghana's Youth

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) in charge of Operations and Programs, Alhaji Inusah Mahama has called for the building of a stronger Authority to guarantee a better future for the youth of Ghana.

Speaking at a Stakeholder Consultative Meeting on the draft Legislative Instrument (LI) for the National Youth Authority Act, 2016 (Act 939), Alhaji Mahama said, strengthening the management and operations of the Authority is key to making it responsive to current and emerging trends in the youth development ecosystem.

He urged stakeholders to contribute constructively to ensure the final LI reflects the realities and aspirations of young people in Ghana.

"Let us go beyond general observations and offer concrete, practical recommendations that will make this instrument effective, enforceable and responsive to the needs of Youth," he stated.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Youth Groups,  and development partners to review and provide inputs into the draft LI.

The Director for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr. Sanni Adams, took the participants through an overview of the LI and presented the wrap-up and the way forward.

The meeting ended with valuable inputs and contributions from stakeholders to enrich the draft LI and make it more responsive to the needs of young people in the country.

In his closing remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the NYA,Mr.Osman Ayariga Esq., expressed his profound appreciation to all stakeholders for honouring the invitation and for their active participation and insightful contributions throughout the meeting. He commended them for their commitment to youth development and assured them that the doors of the NYA remain always open for further inputs, engagements and collaboration as the Authority works to finalise a strong and effective LI for the youth of Ghana.