Ghana's National Youth Authority — government agency executing youth development programmes, recently launched drug-abuse awareness campaigns and parliamentary partnership initiatives.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) and Savannah Regional Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Inusah Mahama, has congratulated beneficiaries from the Salaga South Constituency who successfully graduated from the Feed …
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called for urgent legal and policy reforms to protect Ghana’s growing digital workforce, warning that thousands of young people earning livelihoods through digital platforms remain outside the c …
… Against that backdrop, expectations were high when government officials gathered in Navrongo on 14th May 2018 to cut sod for the construction of the Youth Resource Centre under the National Youth Authority’s Youth Resource Centre initiative. …
… According to the petition, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Dr Amoakohene published a post on his personal Facebook page directed at Miss Akosua Manu, the former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) of Ghana. …
… She previously served as Deputy Director of Communications at the Office of the First Lady and later as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority. …
… The latest controversy stems from a prolonged social media feud between Madam Akosua Manu, popularly known as ‘Kozie’, a former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene. …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appointed former Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Akosua Manu popularly known as Kozie as Spokesperson for the party’s Gender and Social Protection Committee as part of a major restructuring exercise following the party’s 2024 el …
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on young people across the country to rise above complacency and become active agents of transformation in their communities. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The CEO of the National Youth Authority called for greater attention to young people's physical and mental well-being in national development policies, saying a healthy and empowered youth population would be better equipped to acquire skills, pursue education, and contribute productively to the country.
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.
Majority Leader James Agalga visited the National Youth Authority CEO Osman Ayariga in Accra to discuss matters relating to the Authority's work and efforts to advance young people's interests. Agalga commended Ayariga's work and encouraged him to continue serving Ghana's youth.
Ghana's US Ambassador, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, and the CEO of the National Youth Authority are among dignitaries set to attend the Level Up Global Business Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 9 to 11, where speakers will address culture, business development, and youth development to strengthen Ghana-US relations.
The Empower Vault Summit, held at the University of Ghana on August 14, brought together students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and policymakers to discuss leadership, personal development and entrepreneurship. Speakers encouraged young Ghanaians to develop a sense of purpose, embrace leadership and adopt an opportunity-driven mindset to contribute to national development.
The government has launched several skills development and employment programmes—including an expanded National Apprenticeship Programme, Labour Exchange Programme, Domestic Care Economy initiative, and GRiCS programme—aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with sustainable livelihood opportunities. Minister George Opare-Addo announced the initiatives at the 2026 National Youth Conference at KNUST in Kumasi.
President John Dramani Mahama has challenged Ghanaian youth to move from being consumers of technology to becoming creators and innovators, saying emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, digital commerce and automation present major opportunities for jobs and sustainable livelihoods.
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.
More than 200 young people in Ho participated in a clean-up exercise organised by the National Youth Authority's Volta Regional branch to mark International Youth Day, cleaning the Ho main market and lorry station. The NYA regional director said the exercise aimed to encourage volunteerism and environmental protection, with a planned tree-planting exercise to follow.
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.
The CEO of the National Youth Authority said President Mahama's youthful administration demonstrates that young people can deliver effectively in government and urged other African leaders to follow his approach to youth inclusion.
The CEO of Ghana's National Youth Authority told the 2026 National Youth Conference that young people should demand present opportunities in governance and decision-making rather than accept a deferred "leaders of tomorrow" narrative, citing their readiness with existing skills, energy, and ideas.
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.
Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, described the National Apprenticeship Programme as Ghana's greatest social intervention, saying it equips young people with practical skills and creates employment pathways. He urged stakeholders to support youth-focused initiatives at the 2026 National Youth Conference at KNUST.