President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian youth to pursue education, develop practical skills and reject shortcuts as they contribute to the country’s development.
Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Wednesday, July 1, President Mahama said young people are not only future leaders but are already helping to shape Ghana’s present and future.
He encouraged them to dream boldly, avoid drug abuse, live with integrity and believe in their ability to contribute meaningfully to national progress.
Youth Encouraged to Build Their Future
President Mahama said Ghana’s young people must remain focused on acquiring knowledge and building skills that will prepare them for leadership and productive citizenship.
He cautioned them against choices that could derail their future, including drug abuse and dishonest shortcuts.
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According to him, the country believes in its youth and expects them to play a central role in building a better Ghana.
Nation Building Is a Shared Responsibility
The President also stressed that national development is not the responsibility of government alone.
He said every Ghanaian has a role to play in strengthening the country through honesty, discipline, hard work and service.
President Mahama noted that individual acts of integrity contribute to the strength of Ghana’s democratic institutions and overall national progress.
Call to Reset National Values
Speaking on the theme, “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,” President Mahama said lasting national transformation cannot be achieved through policies and laws alone.
He explained that while government can introduce programmes and reforms, values such as honesty, compassion, patriotism and integrity must come from citizens themselves.
Integrity in Everyday Life
The President said the Ghana citizens desire will be built by ordinary people who make the right choices in their daily lives.
He cited teachers who teach with integrity, health workers who serve with compassion, farmers whose honest labour feeds the nation, public servants who refuse bribes, journalists who uphold truth, and parents who raise disciplined children.
According to him, these everyday acts of responsibility are just as important as major infrastructure projects and economic reforms.
Putting Ghana First
President Mahama urged citizens to place the national interest above personal gain and work together to promote unity, patriotism and sustainable development.
He maintained that rebuilding national values is essential to achieving the Ghana people want.
The President said a more honest, united and prosperous Ghana will only be possible when citizens commit themselves to doing what is right in their homes, workplaces and communities.
