Yobu Hussein Muhammad, a Nigerian Peace Ambassador, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize youth development as a key driver of national progress.Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Muhammad emphasized the critical role of empowering the younger generation in securing Ghana’s future. “Carry the youth along. If you carry them along and build them, the youth will build the nation.

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If you destroy the youth, you destroy the nation. The youth supported you to win the elections, so help them to get jobs,” he told The Independent Ghana during an interview.Muhammad also extended his call to other African leaders, urging them to tackle the pressing issue of youth unemployment across the continent. “This message is not only for John Mahama but for all African leaders.

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We need to focus on creating jobs and opportunities for the teeming unemployed youth. Their future determines the future of our nations,” he said.Describing Ghana as his “second home,” the ambassador commended the country’s peaceful transition of power and expressed optimism about its prospects under Mahama’s leadership. “We are praying for Ghana to remain in a good state, with peace and economic development.

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This is a moment of celebration, and I am confident that success will follow,” Muhammad added.The inauguration ceremony, which marked Mahama’s return to the presidency, attracted dignitaries from across Africa, with many stressing the need for policies that promote economic growth and social inclusion.

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