{
  "id": 677747,
  "title": "African youth are ready to lead today, not tomorrow – Osman Ayariga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/african-youth-are-ready-to-lead-today-not-tomorrow-osman-ayariga",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:03:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/african-youth-are-ready-to-lead-today-not-tomorrow-osman-ayariga/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Youth Authority's CEO, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has challenged the belief that African youth are merely \"leaders of tomorrow.\" He insists that young people are prepared to assume leadership roles immediately. Ayariga addressed this on the second day of the 2026 National Youth Conference at the KNUST Great Hall in Kumasi, emphasizing that the National Youth Authority's message is clear: \"the action is now.\" He highlighted that the future is uncertain, urging young people to seize available opportunities rather than waiting for a future role. Ayariga stated, \"the youth of today are ready to take over the mantle of leadership.\" He further urged young leaders to exhibit discipline, responsibility, and integrity, calling on them to live responsibly and well, whether in governance, classrooms, or public spaces.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has challenged the long-standing narrative that African youth are merely “leaders of tomorrow”, insisting that young people are ready to take up leadership roles now. Mr Ayariga said young people should stop waiting for an undefined future and instead demand opportunities to contribute […]",
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Mahama’s youthful government delivering excellently – Osman Ayariga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mahamas-youthful-government-delivering-excellently-osman-ayariga",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama’s youthful government delivering excellently – Osman Ayariga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mahamas-youthful-government-delivering-excellently-osman-ayariga-677750",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:54:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama’s youthful government delivering excellently – Osman Ayariga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mahamas-youthful-government-delivering-excellently-osman-ayariga-683664",
        "published": "2026-08-12T16:23:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}