Director of Programs and Operations at the National Youth Authority, Mumuni Sulemana, says the development of the country depends solely on the youth, who make up a bigger portion of Ghana’s population and that accounts for the reason why the authority is relentless in its efforts to rope them into issues of national interest.
Mr. Sulemana who made the assertion at the inaugural ceremony of the Navrongo Youth Parliament in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality said the forum created under the NYA across the country is devoid of politics, to help address critical issues that affect society such as sanitation, drug and substance abuse.
The National Youth Parliament of Ghana concept is a platform for young Ghanaians between the ages of 15-years and 35-years who are given the opportunity to hold leaders accountable and to engage policy makers and duty bearers on core issues that impact the future of the youth of Ghana.
It was established by an act of Parliament through the National Youth Authority (NYA) in 2016, under act 939, which clearly indicates that the National Youth Parliament is recognized by the constitution of Ghana.
The youth Parliament was inaugurated by the National Youth Authority, NYA, to serve as an advocacy and empowerment platform for the development of young people in the area.
The parliament is also expected to build the confidence level of young people, equip them with proper leadership skills and qualities so as to be able to take up leadership roles in the future.
In his welcome address, the Kassena-Nankana Municipal Chief Executive, Williams Aduum, commended the people in the area for their support in the area of Sanitation.
The Director of Programs and Operations at the National Youth Authority, NYA, Mumuni Sulemana, challenged members of the Navrongo Youth Parliament to bring change and make the needed impact in the municipality.
He said the country can only develop if the suggestions of the youth are given the needed attention.
Speaker of the youth parliament, Salifu Saibu Demah Selanwiah, cautioned members against mingling discussions of the parliament with political coloration, stating that, it could deviate the purpose for which it was set up- which is to cause development in the area.
