The Upper West regional branch of National Youth Authority, has opened nominations for its flagship youth achievers awards in Wa. These awards were instituted to award youth of the region who have distinguished themselves in their fields of endeavor especially towards the development of the region.
This award scheme has been an annual ritual by the NYA in the region since 2010. Mr. Mumuni Sulemana, Regional Director of the National Youth Authority, who disclosed this in a meeting at his morning, said the award initiative was designed to encourage the youth in promoting development in the region and the country at large.
This year?s event has been designed on seven thematic points. They include efforts in modern agriculture, the music industry, entrepreneurship, volunteerism in the educational, health and sanitation sectors, promotion of information and communication technology as well as governance and democracy.
The program has been slated for the 1st of November which coincides with Africa youth day. Notable personalities who are from the would be there they include the Ambassador of Ghana to Mali His Excellency Mahmoud Khalid, chieftaincy Minister, Dr. Naa Seidu Danaa, the Board Chairman of SADA, Mrs. Angella Monarh, Wiyaala Noella a musician among others.
Youth from the region are entreated to pick up forms to nominate people who have distinguished themselves for consideration.
Source: Joseph Oswald Ali
Over the years some award winners include Shamima Muslim, Black Rasta and many others from the region.
