2026 National Youth Conference: Take active role in national development – NYA CEO urges youth

Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Youth Conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Mr Ayariga said young people must recognise their capacity to influence national development through their ideas, skills, leadership and civic participation.

He challenged the youth to leave the conference with a renewed commitment to contributing to Ghana’s development, saying the country’s future was already being shaped by the choices young people make today.

He said the conference, held under the theme “Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the Digital Age”, was intended to provide young people with a platform to engage in meaningful discussions on issues affecting their lives and the country.