Use social media to create positive change, not incite violence – Osman Ayariga
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has urged young people to use social media responsibly to promote positive change and contribute to national development rather than spread harmful content or incite violence. Mr Ayariga said the growing influence of social media had given individuals unprecedented access to large audiences, […]
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has called on young people to utilize social media responsibly for promoting positive change and national development, rather than disseminating harmful content or inciting violence. Ayariga emphasized the significant influence of social media platforms, stating that they grant users the ability to reach vast audiences from the comfort of their homes.
At the 2026 National Youth Conference held at the KNUST Great Hall in Kumasi, he pointed out that depending on one's following and content quality, social media can connect individuals with millions of people. Ayariga urged young people to harness the power of digital platforms to educate, inspire, and drive positive change instead of spreading content that could harm individuals or society.
He emphasized that the question should be whether users are positively impacting change and society, urging those who are not to live responsibly. Ayariga also stressed the importance of upholding patriotism and Ghanaian values in both online and offline conduct, asserting that responsible digital citizenship is essential to building a better society.
He concluded by reminding young people to live patriotically and uphold core values as they recognize this as their nation and their time.
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