The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has urged stakeholders to collaborate actively to tackle pressing challenges facing Ghanaian youth, including unemployment, substance abuse, and teenage pregnancy.
Delivering his welcome address at an orientation workshop to pilot the formation of Regional and District Youth Committees in the Eastern and Greater Accra regions on June 27, 2025, he emphasized that collective action is essential to ensuring the success of government interventions aimed at empowering young people.
The CEO highlighted the importance of addressing substance abuse head-on, warning that failing to act decisively would result in costly rehabilitation efforts and long-term societal consequences.
He called on stakeholders to work proactively to prevent substance abuse and support affected youth, stressing that collaboration is key to creating a safer environment for Ghana's future leaders.
