The National Youth Authority (NYA) has announced that skills training and entrepreneurship will be at the core of the 2025 National Youth Festival, set to roll out nationwide throughout the month of August.
Speaking at the official launch of the festival in Accra on Friday, July 25, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the NYA, Osman Ayariga, emphasized that the Authority aims to address youth unemployment by providing comprehensive, practical training opportunities that promote economic self-sufficiency.
“This year’s theme, ‘Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change,’ is not merely a slogan, it is a call to action,” the NYA CEO said. “The Festival is designed to provide comprehensive skills training and entrepreneurship opportunities that address unemployment and promote economic self-sufficiency.”
As part of the month-long celebration, a National Youth Conference will be held from August 10 to 12, featuring specialized workshops and exhibitions focused on job creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Over 5,000 youth from across the country are expected to participate in this flagship event.
Additionally, regional festivals will feature job fairs and skills-building sessions, ensuring that opportunities reach youth across all sixteen regions of Ghana.
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The NYA has called on corporate organizations, development partners, and civil society to support and invest in the training and entrepreneurial ambitions of Ghanaian youth. The Authority maintains that empowering young people with practical skills is crucial to unlocking the country’s demographic dividend and accelerating national development.
“Our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today,” the CEO added.
The 2025 National Youth Festival promises to be both celebratory and transformational, with a strong focus on youth empowerment through economic opportunity.
