Young people in Ghana have been encouraged to harness the power of social media and modern technology to promote peace, innovation, and national development—rather than using digital platforms to fuel conflict and division.
Speaking to Radio Gold on the margin of Youth Entrepreneurship Forum and Capacity-Building Workshop organised by the Young Progressive Network, Mr. Edward Kareweh, Director of Policy, Advocacy, Legal and Entrepreneurship Support Hub, urged the youth to channel their online influence toward positive change.
He stressed that social media remains a powerful tool for advancing creativity, business visibility, and unity.
According to him, “the youth should seize the opportunity presented by social media to drive innovation and progress, rather than engaging in activities that promote conflict.”
Anti-corruption campaigner, media practitioner, and author Emmanuel Wilson Jnr also addressed participants, highlighting the need for building strong internal structures within entrepreneurial ventures to prevent corruption.
He emphasized that merely exposing corrupt acts is insufficient, noting that young business leaders must design systems that make corruption impossible.
He described preventive mechanisms as “key to eradicating corruption in businesses and society.”
Event organiser Patrick Asford Boadu, Convener for the Young Progressive Network, encouraged the youth—particularly young women—to take bold steps into entrepreneurship. He noted the sector’s potential to boost Ghana’s economy and contribute to sustainable development.
Mr. Boadu added that youth-led innovations have the power to transform communities and drive significant national growth.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
