National Youth Conference held in Accra
By Christabel Oboshie ANNAN, Accra
The National Youth Authority (NYA) has held its 2023 National Youth Conference to empower the youth with the prerequisite skills for constructive nation building.
The conference held under the theme ‘Reformed Youth, Reformed Ghana’ was a collaborative effort between the National Youth Authority and the International Youth Fellowship (IYF).
The conference brought together about 3000 young people from across the country to participate in various youth empowerment activities.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Pius Enam Hadzide stated that the conference will discuss challenges, problems and propose workable solutions for the country.
He noted that the theme for the conference encapsulates the essence of the NYA’s collective aspirations to stir the nation towards a brighter future.
“The theme calls upon us to reflect upon our past, acknowledge our present challenges and work tirelessly to reform and re-shape our nation for the better” he stressed.
Mr Hadzide added that over the cause of the conference, there will be thought provoking discussions where innovative ideas will be shared to shape the trajectory of the nation.
“We will deliberate on ways to harness our energies, creativity and determination towards constructive nation building” he said.
He noted that other avenues will be explored during the conference to reform various aspect of the society, from education, employment, technology and governance.
The CEO stated that the conference will seek to inspire new perspectives, challenge old paradigms and catalyse the emergence of a reformed Youth population that is ready to take up the mantle of leadership.
“A Reformed Ghana is not merely a vision but a shared aspiration that requires concerted efforts from all quarters.
It is about fostering an environment where the potential of every Ghanaian is unlocked and celebrated,” he explained.
He urged the youth to actively participate and network during the conference as the journey of a transformed Ghana begins with them.
He noted that the partnership between the NYA and IYF is anchored on the firm belief that the present and future of the country can be motivated by the example of South Korea, moving from third to first world in record time.
Vice-President of IYF West Africa, Oh Sei Joe encouraged the youth to share their hearts with others by having a challenging mindset that seeks to change the world.
He advised the youth to focus on educating their minds to think deeper and solve the many problems in the society.
“If you educate your mind and have a different mindset, then this Country will be a wonderful place to be in for you and also for others” he said.
He urged the youth to be diligent and cooperate in helping each other to build the nation.
The conference culminated this year’s Youth Month Celebration which sought to provide opportunities for the youth to advocate for policies and actively engage in matters of national interest.
