Today’s youth are better educated than our generation – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor asserts that the young generation today is more educated than his own generation. He attributes this to the advent of modern technology, which provides them with an advantage over previous generations. Addressing this on Joy News' PM Express, Kufuor urged his predecessors to mentor the younger cohort, sharing the wisdom accumulated over decades.

He emphasized that the rapid pace of change today makes such guidance crucial. Kufuor highlighted significant advancements in science and technology, pointing out that young people today can access information at a speed unimaginable in his early years. He compared this to his own journey through law studies, legal practice, and city administration, noting that his path was more gradual and less accelerated by rapid technological change.

Kufuor argued that the current youth, with their access to cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, may not have the same luxury of a prolonged learning phase. Therefore, he believes that older leaders have a duty to pass on their accumulated knowledge through mentorship. This responsibility, according to Kufuor, is essential for intergenerational evolution in society.

He views this as a key aspect of the legacy he seeks to leave through his Kufuor Foundation, which supports youth leadership development. The John A. Kufuor Foundation's Kufuor Scholars Programme offers university education supplemented by three years of mentorship, coaching, skills training, and practical learning. The program aims to cultivate patriotic, selfless, community-oriented leaders equipped with creative thinking and ethical problem-solving skills to contribute to national development.