Osman Ayariga outlines National Youth Month activities to promote leadership and volunteerism
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the NYA Chief Executive Officer, launched the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration, announcing that the month-long program would feature community service, youth conferences, parliamentary sittings, intergenerational dialogue, sports, and anti-drug campaigns, all aligned with the theme "Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the Digital Age." He stated, "These activities are not mere calendar events. Each has been purposefully designed to build responsible leadership, encourage active citizenship, promote national unity, and prepare our youth to excel in an increasingly digital and competitive world."
The celebration aims to promote volunteerism, leadership development, civic engagement, and responsible citizenship among young people. Flagship activities include the National Voluntary and Community Service Day, Youth Engagements with Christian and Muslim leaders, the National Youth Conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the National Youth Parliament Sitting, an Inter-Agency Football Gala, the Inter-Generational Dialogue, and the "Red Means Stop" campaign against drug abuse. Mr. Ayariga explained that the community service day would include clean-up exercises, tree planting, blood donation drives, and visits to orphanages and correctional facilities, adding that "patriotism is best expressed through service to others."
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The National Youth Authority has unveiled an extensive programme for the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration, aiming to promote volunteerism and
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