Activities Report
GRNMA Youth Boot Camp 2025
The GRNMA Youth Committee hosted a 5-day Youth Boot Camp in Accra, uniting 10 participants from the Union’s 10 administrative regions under the theme: “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future.”
Day 1: Arrival & Vigil
Participants arrived and settled in. The day closed with an all-white vigil marking one year in remembrance of Mr. Prince Opuni Frimpong, late Youth Committee Chairman, honouring his leadership and legacy.
Pictures from Day 1
Day 2: Official Launch & NEC Engagement
At the GRNMA National Secretariat, Shiashie, the camp hosted the Official Launch of International Youth Day.
Chair: Mr. Samuel A. Akolgo (First Vice President, GRNMA)
Keynote: Dr. (Med) William Okyere-Frempong (Lead Consultant, RoverMED Consult)
Special Guest of Honour: Mr. Daniel Oberko (PSI Secretary for Africa & Arab Countries)
Keynotes stressed entrepreneurial thinking, ethical engagement, and excellence in execution, with the core charge that youth must be educated, entrusted, and elevated.
The guest message underscored that:
“Education is learning everything about something and learning something about everything,” therefore the Youth should always educate themselves.
The day also featured a Nurse Café, dubbed Time with the National Executive Committee, an insightful dialogue with leadership, represented by Mr. Samuel A. Akolgo Esq. [First Vice President], Dr. David Tenkonrang-Twum [General Secretary], Mr Moses Robertson Anyigba [Treasurer], Mr. Anthony Sopaal [Assistant General Secretary], Mr Thomas Lambon [Assistant Treasurer] and Mr. Philimon Gyapong [Assistant Public Relations Officer]
Pictures from Day 2
Day 3: Seminar & Heritage Tour
A focused seminar led by Mr. Samuel A. Akolgo Esq. [National First Vice President] and Mrs. Alice Darkoa Asare-Allotey [Former President, GRNMA] covered: The Anatomy and Physiology of GRNMA and Code of Conduct & Disciplinary Proceedings of GRNMA, respectively.
Participants then toured the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park [KNMP] and the Blackstar Square, connecting learning with national history.
Pictures from Day 3
Day 4: Skills Training & Creative Night
An all-day Hands-on skills training equipped participants with practical, job-ready competencies such, preparation of detergents, making of fascinators, bead making and pastries.
Following that was an evening Old-School Dress Code Performance & Art Night. This showcased talent, creativity and above all vintage wear. This was capped with awards for outstanding regions and individuals.
Pictures from Day 4
Day 5 : Departure
Participants departed energized, committing to apply lessons and drive youth-led impact across their Regions.
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