Also known as: NYA
Government agency leading youth development, peacebuilding and empowerment initiatives in Ghana, currently developing the country's first Youth Peace and Security action plan.
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National Youth Authority (NYA) Chief Executive Officer, Osman Ayariga, has called for a national recommitment to rebuilding the moral values of young people, warning that increasing incidents of violence in schools are undermining Ghana’s future. …
Osman Ayariga urges moral reset as rising student violence threatens Ghana’s futureThe Chronicle
The Northern Regional Directorate of the National Youth Authority (NYA) has launched the 2026 National Youth Month celebration with a clean-up exercise in Tamale. …
NYA launches Youth Month with clean-up exercise in TamaleJoy Online
The National Youth Authority (NYA) has announced that it will hold the National Youth Clean-Up Exercise Festival simultaneously in all district capitals across Ghana on Saturday, August 1, 2026. …
NYA CEO Osman Ayariga announces nationwide Youth Clean-Up Exercise Festival on August 1Joy Online
The National Youth Authority has unveiled an extensive programme of activities for the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration aimed at promoting volunteerism, leadership development, civic engagement and responsible citizenship among young people across the country. …
Osman Ayariga outlines National Youth Month activities to promote leadership and volunteerismJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has officially launched the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration with a strong call on young Ghanaians to embrace integrity, discipline and patriotism as the country navigates the opportuni …
National Youth Month 2026 launched with call to rebuild values and inspire patriotismJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has described the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) as one of government’s clearest demonstrations of its commitment to empowering young people through skills development and employment op …
NYA CEO highlights National Apprenticeship Programme as government’s commitment to youth empowermentJoy Online
The National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), implemented by the National Youth Authority (NYA), has been ranked among the best-performing policies of the John Dramani Mahama administration, according to the latest nationwide assessment by Global InfoAnalytics. …
NYA’s National Apprenticeship Programme ranked among government’s best-rated policies – Global InfoJoy Online
The National Youth Authority (NYA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Embassy of France in Ghana to expand opportunities for youth empowerment, skills development, innovation, entrepreneurship and social inclusion. …
NYA, French Embassy deepen partnership to boost youth skills development and inclusionJoy Online
… ive if they intended to seek re-election to party office: Party ExecutiveGovernment position George Opare AddoMinister for Youth Development and Empowerment Sammy Gyamfi CEO, Ghana Gold Board Malik Basintale CEO, Youth Employment Agency Osman Ayariga CEO, National Youth Authority …
NDC’s six-month resignation deadline expires, leaving key government appointees out of party contestThe Chronicle
… A tricycle carting domestic waste The controversy intensified after the Western Regional Director of the National Youth Authority, Hakim, questioned the Assembly’s response on social media, urging the media to hold the STMA accountable. …
STMA blames rain for heaps of refuse on streetsGhana is developing its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security to strengthen young people's participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, the CEO of the National Youth Authority announced at an ECOWAS ministerial consultation in Accra.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is developing its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security to strengthen young people's participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, the CEO of the National Youth Authority announced at an ECOWAS ministerial consultation in Accra.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, has called for sustainable funding, stronger institutional coordination and effective monitoring to support youth-led peacebuilding and security initiatives. He stressed that young people need adequate support to participate in conflict prevention and peacebuilding across Ghana and the West African sub-region.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Youth Authority called for greater youth participation in decision-making on peace and security, arguing that young people should be active partners in conflict prevention rather than mere beneficiaries of such policies. He urged stakeholders to strengthen platforms for youth engagement and ensure young people's contributions translate into practical measures for regional stability.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Apprenticeship Programme pledged support for Ask Media Training School graduates to establish businesses using practical skills, with the deputy coordinator noting that graduates can approach the National Youth Authority to explore available assistance including tools for business development.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NYA Deputy CEO Akosua Manu has questioned the response of the Ministers for Gender and Education to allegations of sexual abuse involving children and students, calling for equal attention regardless of social standing or political connections. Her concerns follow allegations involving a school headmaster and cases involving children of public figures.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament for Oforikrom has called on the government and Ministry of Finance to ensure timely release of funds to the National Youth Authority and Youth Employment Agency, noting that delays in District Assemblies Common Fund disbursements are hindering the NYA's target of training 100,000 young people this year, with fewer than 20,000 trained so far.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Select Committee on Youth and Sports Chairman Ernest Henry Norgbey has commended the National Youth Authority CEO and management for maintaining operations despite limited budgetary allocations, and said the Committee would help address the Authority's resource challenges.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the launch of the Ghana Civil Society Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, a UNDP Programme Specialist called for greater inclusion of young people in the country's peace and security processes, arguing that sustainable development and durable peace require meaningful youth participation. Civil society leaders stressed that young people are already contributing to peacebuilding but remain underrepresented and under-resourced.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports visited the National Youth Authority to engage leadership on youth development, empowerment and programme implementation. The CEO expressed appreciation for the collaboration and noted the importance of Parliament and NYA working together on policies addressing the needs of Ghanaian youth.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Director of the National Youth Authority has called on municipal and district assemblies to include young people in decision-making to ensure their needs are reflected in development plans. A new Youth Engagement Centre launched in the Central Tongu District will provide reproductive health information and counselling to address challenges facing young people, including teenage pregnancies.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC Deputy National Youth Organizer Osman Ayariga led a team to vet aspirants contesting constituency-level positions in the Central Region over the weekend. Ayariga said the exercise allowed the party to assess candidates seeking various constituency portfolio positions as it prepares for its organisational processes.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Leadership House, aligned with the NPP, brought together 60 student leaders at UPSA for discussions on leadership, citizenship and Ghana's future, featuring Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku and public policy professional Akosua Asaa Manu.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku told UPSA student leaders that leadership is defined by the responsibility one carries rather than the office occupied, and can be demonstrated through everyday actions like mobilising people and effecting change.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Osman Ayariga, NYA CEO and NDC Deputy National Youth Organizer, says the thousands of young people seeking NDC positions demonstrate the party's attractiveness to Ghana's youth and their interest in participating in party activities.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Service reports that more than 53,000 teenage pregnancies were recorded in health facilities in the first seven months of this year, averaging about 7,300 cases monthly, with 1,501 involving girls aged 10 to 14. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, 15.2 percent of girls aged 15 to 19 have ever been pregnant, with rates higher among older teenagers and those without formal education.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The IMANI Center for Policy and Education held a strategic dialogue with Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in September 2026 to examine the ministry's medium-term priorities, institutional structure, and programmes, with discussions focusing on fiscal constraints and resource mobilisation challenges.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sherif Ghali has ended his ten-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, which he founded in 2015 with 15 entrepreneurs and grew to over 19,000 members. He will now focus on the Ghana Youth Federation, of which he is President, and on broader work supporting Ghana's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Though the Northshore Apparel GH concept was shared with the NPP government through the 1D1F secretariat in 2022, the project was never funded by 1D1F and received no concessionary government support. The project's ground-breaking in 2024 was funded by grant support from a KFW facility and a commercial loan from ADB PLC secured by the promoters.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority held an Independence Square event featuring thousands of young people and celebrities to promote its "Red Means Stop" campaign against drug and substance abuse, combining entertainment, music, and youth activities with advocacy messaging.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Youth Authority held a "Red Means Stop" campaign event at Independence Square to rally youth against drug and substance abuse, featuring entertainment, education, and celebrity advocacy to discourage young people from harmful substances.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority Festival used music, dance, comedy, skating, biking and youth talent to deliver the message "Red Means Stop" to young people, raising awareness about the dangers of drug and substance abuse.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Youth Authority has urged young people to engage actively in decision-making and governance, saying they are citizens with a stake in Ghana's development today rather than citizens-in-waiting. He stressed that democracy requires broad participation, encouraged youth to engage with national issues and contribute to policy discussions, and urged them to prepare for leadership and carry their civic engagement beyond social media into communities and formal institutions.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for greater inclusion of young people in decision-making processes, saying they must be given direct voice in shaping policies that affect their lives and must be present in rooms where decisions are made, not merely spoken about.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority and Parliament have begun a new partnership to bring Ghanaian youth closer to democratic institutions and provide practical opportunities for youth to understand and participate in parliamentary processes. The initiative, highlighted through a National Youth Parliament Mock Sitting, aims to serve as a training ground for young people to develop civic competence, leadership capacity, and democratic literacy.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority organized an Inter-Agency Football Gala at Accra Sports Stadium, bringing together staff from various agencies for sports and team bonding. Youth Employment Agency beat National Youth Authority 4-2 on penalties in the football final.
21 August 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 National Youth Authority CEO has urged Ghana's government to integrate youth development considerations into policies and budgets across all sectors—education, agriculture, employment, health, trade, technology, housing, climate, and local governance—through coordinated efforts by ministries, districts, and emerging youth committees.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority's National Apprenticeship Programme has exceeded its initial target of 10,000 beneficiaries, reaching about 14,000 young Ghanaians. The NYA CEO said the focus is now on providing training, mentoring, and standardisation to ensure beneficiaries acquire skills that meet acceptable standards and enable sustainable livelihoods.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Youth Authority has commended President Mahama for establishing the Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment, saying the move demonstrates commitment to addressing challenges facing Ghana's young population and equipping them with entrepreneurial skills and opportunities.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →