Youth health and wellbeing must remain central to national development – Osman Ayariga
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called for greater attention to the health and wellbeing of young people as Ghana pursues its development agenda. He said the physical, mental and general wellbeing of the youth must remain a central consideration in policies and programmes designed to prepare them for […]
Osman Ayariga, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has emphasized the importance of prioritizing the health and wellbeing of young people in Ghana's development strategy. At the National Youth Forum held on August 19, 2023, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Ayariga stressed that the physical, mental, and overall wellness of the youth should be a central focus in policies and programs aimed at preparing them for the future.
Ayariga made these remarks, highlighting that Ghana's development cannot be achieved without the wellbeing of its young population. He pointed out that a healthy and empowered youth would be more capable of acquiring skills, pursuing education, engaging in entrepreneurship, and making significant contributions to national development.
To achieve this, Ayariga advocated for a holistic approach to youth empowerment, encompassing not just employment and skills development but also addressing the broader social and personal needs of young people.
He argued that sustained investment in the youth would foster a more resilient generation, poised to drive Ghana's development in the years to come.
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