Also known as: Mr Ayariga · Osman Abdulai Ayariga · Osman A. Ayariga · Ahmed Ibrahim Ayariga · Osman Ayariga Esq. · William Ayariga · Superintendent William Ayariga
Osman Ayariga — CEO of Ghana's National Youth Authority and NDC Deputy National Youth Organizer, leading youth peacebuilding and development initiatives.
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… Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim Ayariga says the military will secure the cleared site to prevent residents from returning to dump waste and to stop squatters from occupying the land. …
Military to secure James Town after waste cleanup to prevent illegal dumping, squattingJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has rallied Ghana’s youth to reject drug and substance abuse as the Authority intensified its “Red Means Stop” campaign at the Independence Square in Accra. …
NYA CEO Osman Ayariga rallies youth against drug abuse at ‘Red Means Stop’ campaignJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has urged young people to take an active role in decision-making and governance, stressing that they are not merely citizens-in-waiting but citizens with a legitimate stake in Ghana’s develo …
NYA CEO urges Ghanaian youth to take an active role in decision-makingJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for greater inclusion of young people in decision-making processes, insisting that the youth must be given a direct voice in shaping policies that affect their lives. …
Young people must be at the table, not merely spoken about – NYA CEO Osman AyarigaJoy Online
… The initiative was highlighted by NYA Chief Executive Officer, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, during the National Youth Parliament Mock Sitting, which he described as the first collaboration of its kind between the Authority and Parliament. …
NYA, Parliament partnership to deepen youth participation in governance – Osman AyarigaJoy Online
… National Youth Authority CEO, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, highlighted the National Apprenticeship Programme, which combines classroom instruction with practical training. …
Your voice, your future – Opare Addo opens National Youth Forum 2026Joy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for youth development to be mainstreamed across all sectors of Ghana’s economy and governance. …
Youth development must be mainstreamed across all sectors – NYA CEOJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has disclosed that the National Apprenticeship Programme has exceeded its initial target of 10,000 beneficiaries, reaching about 14,000 young Ghanaians. …
National Apprenticeship Programme surpasses 10,000 target, reaches 14,000 beneficiaries – NYAJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for establishing the Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment to address the challenges confronting Ghana’s young population. …
Mahama deserves praise for creating Youth Development Ministry – Osman AyarigaJoy Online
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called for greater attention to the health and well-being of young people as Ghana pursues its development agenda. …
Youth health and wellbeing must remain central to national development – Osman AyarigaGhana 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 Criminal Investigations Department has cautioned the public against individuals using the name of direct-selling company QNET to lure people into human trafficking and exploitation, with perpetrators promising lucrative business opportunities and financial gains to deceive and extort victims. The CID stressed that QNET itself is not illegitimate, but that criminals are exploiting its name to facilitate trafficking and other crimes.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority organised a breast cancer screening exercise on October 22, 2026, at its forecourt, with staff and community members participating to promote early detection and awareness of the disease.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Local Government Minister says the military will secure James Town after a planned government cleanup to evacuate accumulated waste, in order to prevent illegal dumping and squatting on the cleared land. The waste will be transported to the Adipa Waste Management Centre in Nsawam.
2 September 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 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 →
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 →
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.
19 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 →
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.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
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.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 National Youth Conference in Kumasi, the CEO of the National Youth Authority urged Ghanaian youth to combine ambition and talent with strong character, integrity and patriotism, arguing that creativity and energy must be guided by discipline and responsible citizenship. He stressed that patriotism should extend beyond symbolic displays to everyday actions such as keeping communities clean, creating jobs, mentoring others, rejecting corruption and performing duties honestly.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →