The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga has encouraged Ghanaian youth to view artificial intelligence (AI) not as a threat, but as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly designated 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to highlight the vital role of equipping young people with the skills needed for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
During a speech to mark World Youth Skills Day, Mr. Ayariga said, “We thank God with the recent evolution of AI. The youth should not see AI as competition; they should see it as a tool to scale up in everything that they do.”
He stressed that skill development goes beyond basic training, it is about transformation and self-empowerment.
“Skill development is not merely about training, it is about transformation. It is about providing our youth the tools they need to build their own future,” he added.
He further urged the youth to embrace global trends and make meaningful use of emerging technologies, especially in an era defined by digital advancement.
The NYA boss also called for inclusive access to training opportunities, noting that women, rural youth, and persons living with disabilities must not be left behind in Ghana’s digital future. According to him, equitable access to mentorship, digital tools, and skill-building initiatives is crucial for harnessing the full potential of the country’s youth population.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Mary Asantewaa Buabeng
