Ghana established the Youth Federation during an Accra ceremony that fulfilled President John Dramani Mahama's campaign promise. Youth Development Minister George Opare Addo led the inaugural event for the nonpartisan organization. The statutory body operates under the National Youth Authority Act 2016 and will coordinate voices across all 16 regions. Sheriff Ghali from the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs became the federation's first president. The interim leadership team also comprises Secretary Sabina Adwoa Amakyi, Organiser Eric Asamoah Yirenkyi, Treasurer Gerald Ekow Woode, and Gender Secretary Sarah Kekeli Akunor.
The federation will connect young citizens directly with government policymakers and development partners. Ghali emphasized that the organization represents a movement rather than just another institution. The structure aims to transform fragmented youth participation into unified advocacy. Members will access apprenticeship programs, mentorship opportunities, and entrepreneurship funding through the federation's network. Similar youth councils operate successfully in Nigeria, Italy, and the United States.
The federation will connect young citizens directly with government policymakers and development partners. Ghali emphasized that the organization represents a movement rather than just another institution. The structure aims to transform fragmented youth participation into unified advocacy. Members will access apprenticeship programs, mentorship opportunities, and entrepreneurship funding through the federation's network. Similar youth councils operate successfully in Nigeria, Italy, and the United States.
