Also known as: Mr Opare Addo · Mr. Opare Addo · Hon. George Opare Addo · Mr George Opare Addo · Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment; NDC National Youth Organiser advocating skills development and youth employment initiatives.
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Joy Online
… Mr George Opare Addo, Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working with the private sector to equip young people with the skills needed to become productive. …
AI, digital literacy critical to technical and vocational education – NDPCJoy Online
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has inaugurated the Working Group of the Ministry’s Joint Steering Committee, tasking members to support government efforts to address challenges facing young people, particularly substance abuse, while promot …
Youth Minister inaugurates working group to advance youth development agendaJoy Online
… Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, also emphasised the need to align human capital development with the changing world of work, particularly as artificial intelligence, automation and digitalisation reshape occupations. …
DTI calls for stronger investment in human capital to accelerate Ghana’s industrialisationJoy Online
… Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, said the meeting provided an opportunity for the Ministry to update the Committee on its work and exchange views on measures needed to strengthen support for young people across the country. …
Youth Ministry engages Parliament on programmes to expand opportunities for young peopleJoy Online
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has called for stronger collaboration between his Ministry and Parliament to advance programmes aimed at expanding opportunities for young people across Ghana. …
Youth Ministry, Parliament must deepen collaboration to expand opportunities – Opare AddoJoy Online
National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has called on the party to make ideas, policy and organisation the centre of its political competition as it prepares for its own national exe …
Opare Addo cautions NDC against adopting NPP’s aggressive politicsJoy Online
… Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo said Ghana’s youth development agenda must evolve alongside the changing nature of work, particularly as technology and artificial intelligence increasingly allow skilled workers to operate across national borders. …
Gov’t building pathways for Ghanaian youth to compete across African markets – Opare AddoJoy Online
… Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo said the approach is particularly important given Ghana’s youthful population, with more than 70 per cent of the population aged 35 and below. …
Govt links youth skills training to jobs, capital and career growth – Opare AddoJoy Online
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo has held discussions with France’s Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé-Labille, on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in areas that directly affect the development and empowerment of young people. …
Opare Addo engages French Ambassador on youth development partnershipJoy Online
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has held discussions with the Director General of the Federal Youth Authority of the United Arab Emirates, Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, on strengthening cooperation in youth development. …
Opare Addo explores Ghana-UAE partnership to advance youth developmentThe National Development Planning Commission has urged technical and vocational education and training institutions to integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy into their programmes to prepare young people for the changing world of work and the digital economy.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has urged technical and vocational education and training institutions to integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy into their programmes to prepare young people for the changing world of work and the digital economy.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment inaugurated the Ministry's Joint Steering Committee's Working Group, tasking members to address challenges facing young people including substance abuse, while promoting skills development and youth empowerment.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Design and Technology Institute is calling for increased investment in human capital development and stronger government support for local industries to improve Ghana's productivity and accelerate industrialisation, arguing that the country must align skills development with changing labour market demands.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has engaged Parliament's Select Committee on Youth and Sports to discuss its programmes, achievements and priorities aimed at expanding opportunities for young Ghanaians.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister George Opare Addo has called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment and Parliament to expand opportunities for young people. He stressed that regular engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports helps assess progress, identify challenges, and strengthen implementation of youth-focused initiatives.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
George Opare Addo, NDC National Youth Organiser and Minister for Youth Development, has urged the NDC to centre its politics on ideas, policy and organisation rather than mirror what he calls the NPP's aggressive political style. He said the party should not respond to the NPP's newly elected leadership through confrontation, and that its upcoming internal elections should focus on intellectual capacity and organisational strength rather than become a simple contest for positions.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is positioning Ghanaian youth to access employment opportunities across Africa through skills development, digital innovation, and platforms like the National Youth Tracker Platform and YouthXplore App, according to Youth Minister George Opare Addo. He highlighted initiatives including the AI for Youth Africa Fellowship and the One Million Coders Programme as tools for expanding opportunities and strengthening skill movement across the continent.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is strengthening the connection between youth skills development and employment opportunities, using tools like the National Youth Tracker Platform and YouthXplore App to connect young people to jobs, apprenticeships, mentorship and finance. Minister George Opare Addo said the One Million Coders and Adwumawura programmes are being aligned with sectors including agribusiness, manufacturing, digital services and artificial intelligence.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo met with France's Ambassador to Ghana to explore strengthening cooperation in skills development and entrepreneurship for young Ghanaians. The discussions aimed to build bilateral partnerships that could provide pathways for youth to acquire relevant skills and support enterprise development.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Youth Development Minister George Opare Addo held discussions with the Director General of the Federal Youth Authority of the United Arab Emirates on strengthening cooperation in youth development, exchanging perspectives on youth policy, innovation, and institutional development at the International Festival of Youth in Russia. The two sides explored areas of mutual learning and potential partnerships to create opportunities for young people and strengthen youth-focused institutions.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development George Opare Addo has praised Ghana-Russia relations dating back to President Nkrumah's era, noting the relationship has supported educational development through scholarships for Ghanaian students, many of whom have returned to contribute to Ghana's development. He called for deeper cooperation that delivers tangible opportunities for young people in both countries.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development has raised concerns that the dominance of the Russian language could limit opportunities for young Ghanaians seeking education and employment in Russia, and urged Russian authorities to make more information available in English.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment says Ghana is investing in skills, resilience and innovation to prepare young people for opportunities in a changing global environment, citing the National Apprenticeship Programme, Adwumawura Programme, S.E.E.D Programme and One Million Coders Programme as part of these efforts.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, contesting the National Democratic Congress Youth Organiser position, has pledged to prioritise a dedicated irrigation fund for young farmers in Northern Ghana to enable year-round cultivation and reduce rural-urban migration. He argues that agriculture in the north represents a major opportunity to address youth unemployment and migration, citing that farmers currently cultivate once yearly and millions of young people leave after the farming season.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has engaged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure young people's needs and aspirations are central to Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan. The collaboration includes establishing a Joint Technical Working Group and stakeholder consultations on youth development, skills, employment, and related issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment urged young Ghanaians to share challenges they face and propose solutions to inform government policies. The National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA brought together youth, government officials, and youth-focused institutions to discuss employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, national service, and school-to-work transition.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment will publish data on government youth programmes on its website to improve transparency and accountability. The directive, issued by Minister George Opare Addo, responds to a call from Ghana Youth Federation President Sherif Ghali for disclosure of beneficiaries of initiatives including the Adwumawura Initiative and National Apprenticeship Programme.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, will lead a national engagement with young Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 19, at the 2026 National Youth Forum in Accra, where youth will raise concerns and share ideas on issues affecting their lives and future.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology staged protests against private hostel operators charging between GH₵ 5,000 and GH₵ 10,000 annually, far above the government-regulated rate of GH₵ 2,167.80. The Hall Master of Unity Hall backed the students' grievance, calling the private fees "very exorbitant" while urging peaceful demonstration.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The annual Empower Vault Summit, a leadership and mentorship platform for young people, will take place on October 14 at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana. Former Vice President Bawumia and other public officials, business leaders, and industry personalities will speak at the event.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have protested against expensive private hostel accommodation, saying soaring costs are placing severe financial pressure on students and families and could affect their education. The students called for government intervention and alleged that private hostel owners are disregarding regulatory guidance from the Rent Control Department.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit, opening in Accra in September 2026, commits to free attendance for all delegates regardless of economic status, funded through institutional support rather than delegate fees. The organizers define "Pan African" as a specification requiring accessible entry and equal access to opportunity.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Design and Technology Institute to strengthen industry-led skills development and prepare young Ghanaians for the labor market through practical training, entrepreneurship programmes, internships, and digital skills development.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment and the Christian Council of Ghana have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to implement the "Sound Youth, Sound Nation" programme, aimed at addressing substance abuse, cybercrime and other social challenges affecting young people through awareness campaigns, training, youth clubs and counselling services.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment and the Design and Technology Institute signed a three-year memorandum to expand access to practical training, entrepreneurship, internships and workplace readiness programmes, aiming to align youth skills development with industry needs and support Ghana's industrialisation.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Youth Minister George Opare Addo said the country's 12 million young people are key to national prosperity, and that government investments in education, healthcare, skills, jobs, and entrepreneurship are essential. He highlighted programmes such as the National Apprenticeship Programme and Labour Exchange Programme as means of developing youth potential.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Youth Employment Agency has launched a National Labour Migration Readiness Campaign to educate Ghanaians, particularly young people, on dangers of illegal migration and promote safe, legal overseas employment through its Labour Exchange Programme. The initiative is implemented in partnership with GIZ, Absa Bank Ghana, Ghana Immigration Service and the International Organisation for Migration.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine of the NDC's 24 national executives hold full-time government positions and were required to resign by June to seek re-election in December 2026 elections, but none have publicly confirmed resignation, raising questions over party compliance with its governance rules.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has let its six-month resignation deadline expire for government appointees seeking to contest party positions in the December 2026 internal elections. The requirement, announced on January 29, 2026, mandated that party members holding ministerial, executive, and local government posts resign at least six months before filing nominations, though board positions were exempted.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →