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  "id": 12485931,
  "title": "Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 equips entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship and support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/opplift-youth-entrepreneurs-summit-2026-equips-entrepreneurs-with",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T22:45:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/opplift-youth-entrepreneurs-summit-2026-equips-entrepreneurs-with-skills-mentorship-and-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 was held on Friday at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, aiming to equip young entrepreneurs with essential skills, mentorship, and support. The event, themed \"Build to Thrive: Equipping Young Entrepreneurs for Success in Ghana,\" gathered young entrepreneurs, business leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore practical methods of creating sustainable businesses and generating economic opportunities for Ghana's youth. The summit sought to address unemployment by emphasizing entrepreneurial skill development and sustainable business growth.\n\nThe summit commenced with a welcome address from Opplift Founder, Kris Asleson, followed by opening remarks from Nana Mensah, Team and Country Lead for Opplift. Both highlighted the potential of young talents and the necessity of supporting and equipping them with resources and mentorship for building sustainable businesses. Guest Speaker Ekow Mensah encouraged entrepreneurs to be intentional about their use of time and resources, recognizing the value of their skills, while avoiding relationships and activities that do not align with their purpose. Stephen Naasei Boadi, a seasoned Marketing Consultant, explored effective social media strategies for startups, focusing on visibility, communication, customer engagement, and business growth. A panel discussion featuring industry experts, including Richard Ohene Sika, Josephine Toudeka, and Eugene Wilson Ocran, shared their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges, and advice on transitioning from a startup to a thriving business. The summit concluded with the unveiling of 12 young entrepreneurs selected to receive seed funding, logistical support, and mentorship to launch their ventures, reinforcing Opplift's belief in the importance of practical resources and guidance for youth entrepreneurship.",
  "summary": "The maiden Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026, an initiative of Opplift, took place on Friday at the British Council Auditorium in Accra.",
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        "title": "Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 equips entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship and support",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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