Story by, Paul Mensah Nsor
ACCRA, GHANA — In a vibrant display of diplomacy and youth advocacy, leadership from the Groom Young African Network(mGYAN) paid a courtesy working visit to the Nigeria High Commission in Ghana. The delegation was received by the Nigeria High Commissioner Ambassador Moses Ifedayo ADEOYE in an engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral youth relations and fostering regional unity.
The visit served as a momentous occasion for the pan-African non-governmental organization to formally recognize the High Commissioner's continuous efforts in promoting and sustaining peaceful coexistence and unity between Nigeria and Ghana.
Rev .Azaglo Michael known in the music industry as Amin Ola lead members of the network commemorated the milestone by presenting the High Commissioner with a beautifully crafted, bespoke charcoal portrait sketch. The presentation was a token of appreciation from the youth network, honoring his steadfast commitment to the welfare and harmony of the diaspora community within Ghana.
During the meeting, the delegation briefed the High Commissioner on the core pillars of the Groom Young African Network, outlining its continent-wide focus on:
Youth Empowerment: Creating sustainable pathways for self-reliance.
Career Development: Positioning African youths for competitive modern markets.
Mentorship Programs: Cultivating leadership and ethical development among the younger generation.
In response, the Nigeria High Commissioner commended the delegation for their initiative and requested comprehensive details of their ongoing and upcoming operational frameworks within Ghana.
High Commissioner Calls for Vocational Mentorship
Underscoring the economic realities facing many young African migrants, the High Commissioner urged the NGO to aggressively scale up practical, skill-based mentorship. He noted that many young Africans arriving in Ghana often face a lack of employment opportunities due to a deficit in technical and artisanal skills.
To bridge this gap, the High Commissioner advised the Groom Young African Network to heavily integrate practical, hand-on vocational training into their programs, explicitly highlighting trades such as:
Soap making
Plumbing
Carpentry
Mason
"By equipping these young individuals with valuable technical handiwork, we are not only empowering them to become self-employed but we are also directly mitigating social challenges, thereby benefiting both their home countries and their host nation, Ghana," the High Commissioner emphasized.
The high-level engagement concluded with a mutual commitment to explore future collaborations that leverage vocational training to drive sustainable economic independence for the youth across West Africa.
