Mr Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has urged the youth to take advantage of technology to develop their skills and be competitive in the emerging economy.
He expressed worry about the propensity for quick money attitude from the youth due to exposure to the digital space, which could affect their future careers.
The Minister gave the advice in Accra at the second day of the Regional Sensitisation workshop on ECOWAS protocols for students and youth in Accra.
The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and ECOWAS.
It brought together selected Senior High schools and tertiary institutions in Greater Accra.
The workshop is to raise awareness among the youth of ECOWAS protocols, policies, programmes that directly influence the economic, political, and social landscape of West Africa.
He said Ghana would always be committed to the tenets of regional integration and promote regional integration to improve the lives of citizens in West Africa.
He said the recent spate of geopolitical developments continued to test the strength of the regional body, adding that Ghana remained steadfast as a pillar of stability.
These challenges, he stated, presented opportunities to refocus on the core principles of regional cooperation, security, and development that underpin the region’s collective progress.
Mr Glover expected the youth to gain deeper insights into the ECOWAS Youth Policy, which aimed to protect and advance the interests of the youth across the region.
“As we engage in these discussions, let us remember that the future of ECOWAS lies in the hands of its citizens, particularly its youth.
“Together, we can build a region that thrives on cooperation, inclusivity, and sustainable development,” he said.
He was optimistic that at the end of the workshop, the students would gain a working knowledge of the various ECOWAS protocols and policies.
Mr Rames J. Cleland, Chief Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, said the workshop would examine some impactful projects underway that have far-reaching effects on the social, economic, and political landscape of the region.
He urged all to commit to an open exchange of ideas and perspectives to foster a greater appreciation for the important role ECOWAS played in shaping the lives and future of the region.
Dr Eric Nkansah, Director-General, GES, said the Service had introduced curriculum to develop the human capital of the youth to fit the 4th industrial revolution in the emerging world.
That, he said, would help the students to be critical thinkers, solve societal problems, and be relevant in the world of work.
GNA
