The Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports has engaged the National Youth Authority (NYA) on matters relating to youth development, empowerment, and programme implementation. The meeting, which took place at the NYA office, was part of the Committee's working visit to the Authority. NYA CEO Osman Ayariga welcomed the Committee, expressing appreciation for the engagement and highlighting the importance of collaboration between the NYA and Parliament.
The engagement provided a platform for discussions on the Authority's programmes, priorities, and efforts to create sustainable opportunities for young people. The Committee was briefed on the NYA's initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for Ghanaian youth. The visit forms part of Parliament's oversight responsibilities and is expected to strengthen cooperation between the Committee and the NYA in promoting youth development.
The NYA CEO emphasized the need for collaboration between the Authority and Parliament in advancing policies and initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of Ghanaian youth. The Committee commended the NYA leadership for their efforts in promoting youth development, despite operating with a meagre budget. The Chairman of the Parliament's Youth Committee praised the NYA CEO and management for doing a 'yeoman's job'.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the Committee to discuss the Authority's priorities and efforts to create sustainable opportunities for young people. The NYA has been working to rebuild abandoned sports complexes, including the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex. The Committee was impressed with the NYA's efforts and encouraged them to continue working towards promoting youth development.
The engagement between the Parliamentary Committee and the NYA is expected to lead to deeper collaboration between the two bodies in promoting youth development. The Committee emphasized the need for the Youth Ministry and Parliament to work together to expand opportunities for young people. The NYA CEO and management have been praised for their efforts in promoting youth development.
The NYA has been working to implement programmes aimed at improving opportunities for young people across the country. The Authority has been working with limited resources, but has still managed to achieve significant results. The Committee commended the NYA for their efforts and encouraged them to continue working towards promoting youth development.
The collaboration between the Parliamentary Committee and the NYA is expected to lead to increased support for youth development programmes in Ghana. The Committee and the NYA will work together to promote policies and initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of Ghanaian youth.
Key points
- The Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports has engaged the National Youth Authority to discuss youth development programmes.
- The NYA CEO emphasized the need for collaboration between the Authority and Parliament in advancing policies and initiatives that respond to the needs and aspirations of Ghanaian youth.
- The Committee commended the NYA leadership for their efforts in promoting youth development, despite operating with a meagre budget.
