The Minister-designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has expressed his readiness to lead the Ghanaian youth write their story together.
In a statement expressing his appreciation to the President Mahama for his appointment, the Minister-designate said he will lead with humility and a steadfast vision for a brighter future.
Opare Addo, the current National Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former Municipal Chief Executive for Akuapem North was among the newly announced ministerial appointees by the President named Thursday, January 16, 2025.
In his statement, he indicated that his appointment is a milestone for the youth of Ghana to help rewrite their story.
“This is not just a personal milestone but a collective opportunity to rewrite the story of our nation’s youth. This story belongs to you, the young people of our nation, and we will write it together. Today is Day 1, and we don’t have the luxury of time.
“I pledge to lead with humility, unrepentant ambition, unwavering resilience. and an undying vision for a brighter future,” he stated.
He said he will run an open door policy to welcome everyone, irrespective of their political affiliation, and pledged to implement an ambitious and transformative policy framework for youth development.
“My vision is clear: to deploy and implement the most aggressive and transformative policy framework for youth development in the history of our beloved country. Together, we will create decent jobs, empower millions, and lift young people out of poverty. No matter your political persuasion. creed. or background, my doors are opened. No time for long bureaucracy.
“My Mind Dey for You! Let’s start that business, that Initiative, that dream-and make it a Ghanaian success story. That is what the Mahama Administration stands for: inclusive progress, bold action, and unparalleled ambition.”
