Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called on young Ghanaians to harness their potential as drivers of economic transformation.
In an International Youth Day statement themed “Voice to Impact: Youth Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures,” she described the youth as indispensable to national development but warned against the corrosive impact of rising drug abuse.
“Your role in advancing MSMEs and shaping our economy is irreplaceable,” Ansei emphasized. She challenged young people to prioritize skills training and resilience, particularly in micro, small, and medium enterprises—key engines for job creation. Yet drug addiction, she cautioned, threatens to “undermine collective progress” and sabotage Ghana’s future.
Her appeal aligns with government efforts to center youth in economic policies, where entrepreneurship and vocational training are now critical pillars. How can you contribute? By staying focused and leveraging opportunities to build “a brighter Ghana,” Ansei urged.
The timing is strategic: International Youth Day (August 12) spotlights both youth potential and global challenges. In Ghana, this means balancing empowerment with confronting substance abuse head-on.
