Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs applauds Mahama’s vision for youth empowerment
Sherif Ghali welcomed the decision to separate the Youth Ministry from Sports and the appointment of George Opare Addo as minister, and urged the creation of the Ghana Youth Federation.

Sherif Ghali, then CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, welcomed President Mahama’s move to separate the Youth Ministry from the sports portfolio, calling it delivery on a manifesto promise.
He also praised the appointment of George Opare Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, saying the minister’s youth-focused experience and ability to engage stakeholders make him the right person to lead the new ministry. Ghali repeated his call for the Ghana Youth Federation, which the National Youth Authority Act of 2016 provides for, to be established.
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