NCCE and Ministry for Youth Development Lead National Drive for Student Leadership and Professional Skills Training

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) have spearheaded a series of initiatives aimed at equipping Ghanaian students and young professionals with the ethical, legal, and technical skills necessary for national development. In the Ashanti Region, the NCCE organized a Youth Leaders’ Empowerment Dialogue Session, attracting over 70 student leaders from institutions including the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the Kumasi Technical University. Supported by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the program focused on the rule of law, whistleblower protections, and the 1992 Constitution, urging student leaders to champion integrity and reject corruption on their respective campuses.

Simultaneously, the Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment, led by Minister George Opare-Addo, has entered into a landmark five-year partnership with the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) and the Design and Technology Institute (DTI). This collaboration is designed to address the critical challenges of youth unemployment by enhancing access to technical training and technology-driven job opportunities. Minister Opare-Addo emphasized that investing in youth is an economic necessity, noting that the initiative will leverage the extensive networks of the CCG and DTI to improve employability across the country.

The drive for professional excellence also extended to specialized fields such as public relations and law. During the World PR Day Festival 2026, Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, urged public relations students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication to prioritize practical experience. He noted that while formal education provides a foundation, internships and volunteerism are essential for achieving professional fluency. This sentiment was echoed at the Ghana School of Law, where 47 students recently graduated from a specialized Criminal Prosecution and Litigation course. Director Professor Raymond Akongburo Atuguba highlighted the importance of continuous professional development, revealing that the graduates will soon participate in an advanced program at Columbia Law School to further enhance their legal expertise.

These collective efforts underscore a growing national commitment to bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application. By fostering a generation of leaders grounded in ethical governance and technical proficiency, these programs aim to create a more resilient democracy and a competitive workforce. As these initiatives roll out over the coming years, the focus remains on ensuring that young Ghanaians are not only prepared for the global job market but are also committed to the principles of accountability and responsible citizenship.