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Mr. Sherif Ghali, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE), has been appointed to serve on the Governing Board of the National Youth Authority (NYA).
As a representative for independent youth organizations nationwide, Mr. Ghali takes up this crucial position to guarantee that young people’s perspectives are substantially integrated into the development of national policies and programs aimed at youths.
At the official inauguration of the Board, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Goerge Opare Addo, charged members to provide strategic leadership and firm guidance to the Authority.
He highlighted the Board’s role in delivering on high-impact national initiatives, notably the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), which forms a cornerstone of the President’s vision to reduce youth unemployment and equip young Ghanaians with practical, job-ready skills.
The Minister called on the Board to demonstrate stewardship in realizing this vision and in strengthening institutional frameworks that drive youth development.
Mr. Ghali brings a track record of leadership in entrepreneurship, policy influence, and youth empowerment to the role. A key component of his responsibility on the Board will be to work with fellow members to spearhead the formation of the Ghana Youth Federation, a long-awaited national umbrella body for youth, as mandated in the National Youth Authority Act, 2016 (Act 939).
This initiative will act as a cohesive framework for various organizations centered around young people, enhancing their combined impact on national policies and progress.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Ghali stated:“Representing the independent youth voice at this level of governance is both an honour and a responsibility I take seriously.
I am dedicated to ensuring full representation of youth organizations operating beyond conventional political or institutional frameworks in national dialogues. I will actively promote the establishment of the Ghana Youth Federation and support the successful implementation of initiatives such as the NAP, which aim to genuinely empower young individuals.
The GCYE offers its warmest congratulations to Mr. Ghali and reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at fostering comprehensive, open, and effective youth development programs in Ghana.
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