Last week, I had the privilege of attending the closing ceremony of the INVEST IN HER initiative, organized by the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry in partnership with the World University Service of Canada, held at the Royal Fiesta Hotel in Accra. This initiative has been

Earlier today, we hosted representatives from Loughborough University in London. This visit follows a similar one from representatives of the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment earlier in May. We are looking forward to an exciting partnership that will create and

Earlier today, we held a strategic stakeholder meeting with key stakeholders and Master Craftsmen applicants participating in the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) organized by the National Youth Authority (NYA) at the Mikkado Conference Center, Labone. The meeting provided

It is always a privilege to appear before the Legislative arm of government, as it allows us to address critical issues and provide answers on matters vital to the welfare of our citizens. Last week, upon the invitation of Parliament, I appeared before the House to answer

We continued our stakeholder engagement on the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) with a meeting of all National and Regional Coordinators of the programme on Monday, June 30th. This meeting focused on the modalities for the rollout of the initiative and its successful

On Monday, June 30th, on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, I swore in the board of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. I urged the members of the newly formed board to be

Here are some highlights from the 71st anniversary celebration of the National Cadet Corps in Accra on Republic Day. It was truly a delight to see the assembly and parade of these exceptional young individuals from all 16 regions. Their discipline and morale were genuinely

Over the past few days, I had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 World Camp of the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) in Seoul, South Korea, which was themed “Mind Education.” The experience was incredibly exciting, and I am truly grateful to the leadership of IYF,

A Victory Well Earned – A Testament to the People’s Trust in President Mahama’s Leadership The decisive victory of Ewurabena Aubynn, the newly elected Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma North Constituency in yesterday’s rerun elections, marks a historic moment for our great

At the 13th World Ministers' Forum during the International Youth Fellowship 2025 World Camp in Busan, South Korea, I had the privilege of speaking with fellow ministers from around the globe on the topic, "Social Problems and Solutions Through Mind Education." In my

On Monday, July 21st, 2025, I attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and the Ghana Prisons Service. This agreement marks a significant initiative to recruit over 5,000 young individuals as support staff to enhance the

Pablo ✌️ is cooking something big in the youth ministry stay tuned💯📌

Rashid Pelpuo and Pablo ✌️ launched R.O.C.E.T – a new initiative to train our youth for real jobs in construction. No tuition fees, monthly stipends, and hands-on skills! The Mahama government is working papa.

I joined the Honourable Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, for the 4th Ghana-German Construction Day celebration at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Alongside our German partners and other stakeholders, we discussed the opportunities available

Agoo, young people! Kindly share your thoughts with us! The Ministry of Youth Development & Empowerment is conducting a crucial survey to listen to your opinions on what matters most to you as a young person. Your insights are incredibly valuable and will help us bring about

Santa '99!! Yesterday, the leadership team of the Adisadel Class of 1999 paid a courtesy visit to me at the Ministry. I do not hide my affinity for and association with Adisadel, as that great school shaped and nurtured me into a leader for which I am forever grateful. Meeting

This morning, the National Youth Festival was officially launched during a press event at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. The festival will include a month-long series of activities and programs aimed at highlighting and addressing critical challenges faced by

Earlier today, I had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Young Women's Business Summit, held at the British Council in Accra. The theme of the summit was "Advancing Inclusive Business for Young Women Entrepreneurs." In my remarks, I praised the organizers

A heartfelt congratulations to GIZ on the launch of what I believe is the most innovative tool for the informal sector, the ProfArts Mobile App. At the launch event earlier today, I highlighted the timely arrival of this tool and its potential to create a thriving ecosystem for

Join us as we tackle the menace that is ravaging our communities and bringing great harm to our young people. Its time to take on the opioids crisis head-on! #YouthPower