{"id":418729,"date":"2017-09-15T14:03:36","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T14:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/09\/15\/ypn-congratulates-sammy-awuku-on-his-appointment-as-yea-board-chairman\/"},"modified":"2017-09-15T14:03:36","modified_gmt":"2017-09-15T14:03:36","slug":"ypn-congratulates-sammy-awuku-on-his-appointment-as-yea-board-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/09\/15\/ypn-congratulates-sammy-awuku-on-his-appointment-as-yea-board-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"YPN congratulates Sammy Awuku on his appointment as YEA Board Chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/SAMMY-AWUKU-475x267.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"> <\/aside>\n<p><strong>Young Professionals Network<\/strong>, a youth wing under the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has applauded the National Youth Organizer, Sammy Awuku on his new appointment as the Board chairman of Youth Employment Agency (YEA).<\/p>\n<p>YPN, an organisation which seeks among many ideals, to support outstanding civic go- getters in Africa commended Sammy Awuku for his consistent demonstrable qualities that have amplified the impact of youth leaders\u2019 work in Ghana and have inspired a wave of civic engagement that has delighted many.<\/p>\n<p>The group urged the newly appointed YEA Board Chairman to advocate for a major shift in youth employment policy in Ghana and also deliver concrete policies to achieve sustainable development for and from the youth of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The\u00a0board which was inaugurated\u00a0today, Friday September 15, 2017 comprises Sammy Awuku, Dr. Kwame Amoako Tuffour, Lawyer Bright Justin Kodua Frimpong, the acting CEO of the agency, and Lawyer Bright Wireko Brobbery,\u00a0 deputy Minister for employment and labour relations.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The nine-member Board will be chaired by Sammy Awuku.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Other members include Emmanuel Sin Nyet Asigri (AG. CEO of the National Youth Authority) and a Forensic auditor, Mr James Quarshie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulatory Press Release<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>RE: Appointment of Samuel Awuku \u2013 Board Chairman, YEA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On behalf of the Young Professionals Network, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Board Chairman of YEA, and wish you and your government every success.<\/p>\n<p>Ghana is rightly admired for its strong democratic pursuit, vibrant and open society; and stalwart commitment to the youth of Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Since your entering into the political space in Ghana, you have approached youth activism with demonstrable qualities that have amplified the impact of youth leaders\u2019 work in Ghana and you have inspired a wave of civic engagement that has delighted many.<\/p>\n<p>I want to assure you of the great sensitivity amongst your youth partners to the challenge now facing the Ghanaian youth- complex unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing these unique circumstances should be a priority for the first phase of your engagement as Board Chairman of the Youth Employment Agency. You must be reminded that more elastic and imaginative solutions will be needed and we are fully committed to working closely with you in this respect.<\/p>\n<p>Engaging the youth in Sustainable Development means advocating for a major shift in youth employment policy in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>We believe your goal must be, that government deliver concrete policies to achieve sustainable development for and from the youth of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Notwithstanding the importance of addressing the current challenges facing the YEA and the national economy, the YPN, an organisation which seeks among many ideals, to support outstanding civic go- getters in Africa and provoking personalised civic activities in Ghana and Africa will support you to progress with your core business mandate.<\/p>\n<p>We once again welcome you to the next several months where we will engage you on security, jobs, growth and competitiveness, and external relations, typically on Agenda 2063 for the youth.<\/p>\n<p>Respectfully yours,<\/p>\n<p>Signed<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Asiedu, President<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a style=\"display:none\" rel=\"follow\" href=\"http:\/\/megatheme.ir\/\" title=\"\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0628 \u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633\">\u0642\u0627\u0644\u0628 \u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young Professionals Network, a youth wing under the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has applauded the National Youth Organizer, Sammy Awuku on his new appointment as the Board chairman of Youth Employment Agency (YEA). 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