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
… Among the speakers are Osman Abdulai Ayariga, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority; John Dumelo; Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader and MP for Effutu; and George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment. …
Bawumia, Dumelo, Afenyo-Markin, Bola Ray, others to headline Empower Vault Summit on October 14Joy Online
… The concerns prompted an immediate response from the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, who pledged government intervention to address the rising accommodation costs. …
KNUST students protest high hostel fees, demand urgent government interventionJoy Online
… George Opare Addo are both keynote speakers. Our Hack-AI-Thon and AI Dragon’s Den are underwritten by the Estonian Business Angel Network (EstBAN), so that young African teams pitch to real capital rather than to applause. …
In the era of AI, what does Africa build when everyone can get in?The Chronicle
… The agreement, signed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 by the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo and the President of DTI, Ms. …
Youth Ministry, DTI Sign 3-Yr Pact To Equip The Youth With Industry SkillsThe Ghanaian Times
… The agreement was signed by the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr George Opare Addo, on behalf of the ministry, and the General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. …
MYDE, Christian Council partner to fight cybercrime, drug abuseJoy Online
Three-year collaboration to strengthen industry-led skills development, entrepreneurship and workplace readiness The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, and the President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, on …
Youth Ministry partners DTI to build industry-ready workforce for GhanaDaily Guide
Group photograph of officials, chiefs, ministers and students present at the WPD commemoration Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo Esq, has stated that Ghana’s population of over 12 million young people represents the single most important fact of …
Youth Investments Key To Ghana’s ProsperityJoy Online
… The launch brought together key stakeholders, including the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, and the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating decent employment …
YEA launches national campaign to promote safe and legal labour migrationJoy Online
… The Youth Organiser of the NDC and Youth Minister, George Opare Addo, said he had no intention of resigning during an interview with Evans Mensah on PM Express on July 8, 2026 “I have decided that I’m not going to contest again, but I’m not sure anybody was going to push me out. …
NDC’s Elections 2026: Looming leadership shake-up as 9 executive seats face uncertaintyJoy Online
Youth Development and Empowerment Minister George Opare Addo says the government spent its first 18 months in office trying to fully understand the country’s youth unemployment crisis before rolling out targeted interventions. …
‘It’s been tough’ – Opare Addo says gov’t needed 18 months to understand youth jobs crisisThe 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 →