NewzThe Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has engaged Parliament’s Select Committee on Youth and Sports on its programmes, achievements and priorities aimed at expanding opportunities for young Ghanaians. The engagement was held when members of the Committee paid a visit to the Ministry, where they discussed ongoing initiatives and the government’s broader agenda for youth development and empowerment. Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, said the meeting provided an opportunity for the Ministry to update the Committee on its work and exchange views on measures needed to strengthen support for young people across the country.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Mr Opare Addo expressed appreciation to the Committee for the visit and engagement, as well as its continued commitment to supporting youth development and empowerment. Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has called for stronger collaboration between his Ministry and Parliament to advance programmes aimed at expanding opportunities for young people across Ghana. He said regular engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports provides an avenue to assess the progress of youth-focused programmes, identify challenges and strengthen the implementation of government initiatives.
Mr Opare Addo made the remarks after receiving members of the Committee at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The meeting focused on the Ministry’s programmes, achievements and priorities for youth development. The Minister thanked the Committee for its engagement and continued interest in youth development, stressing the importance of sustained collaboration among state institutions.
He said such collaboration would help ensure that policies and programmes respond effectively to the needs and aspirations of Ghana’s young people.
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