President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to commit to deliberate and sustained investments in young people, emphasising that the continent’s future prosperity hinges on harnessing the full potential of its youthful population. Delivering his address at Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on Friday, December 12, 2025, President Mahama asserted that Africa cannot achieve meaningful development without empowering its youth through quality education, skills training, and innovation-driven opportunities.
“The time has come for us to unleash the creativity and energies of our young people,” he declared, describing Africa’s youthful demographic as its most powerful strategic asset. He argued that while Africa’s forebears secured political independence, the responsibility of the current generation of leaders is to deliver economic freedom that translates into decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods for young people.
President Mahama noted that a new development approach must deliberately position young Africans at the centre of value addition, technology, entrepreneurship and industrial growth.
He further stressed the need for transparent and accountable leadership, saying policies must ensure that young people directly benefit from Africa’s natural resource wealth and economic opportunities.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
