Kwame Junior Asiemoah, popularly known as JAK-UP, has proposed the establishment of a Youth Opportunity Centre in the Volta Region as part of his plans to create greater access to jobs, scholarships and skills development opportunities for young people.
The proposal forms part of a six-pillar manifesto unveiled by JAK-UP in Ho as he formally entered the race for the position of Volta Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, the proposed centre would help move young people away from a system where access to opportunities is largely dependent on personal connections.
He argued that young people seeking employment, scholarships or opportunities to develop their skills should have a dedicated platform through which they can identify and access such opportunities.
“Today, before you get an NSS posting, it is about who you know. If you want a job opportunity, it’s about who you have contact with,” he said.
He said the proposed Youth Opportunity Centre would instead be tasked with identifying available opportunities and making them accessible to young people across the region.
JAK-UP said the initiative formed part of a broader vision to transform the NDC youth wing into an organisation that does more than mobilise young people for electoral victories.
He said his vision was to build a youth wing that equips its members with the skills, networks, resources and opportunities needed to advance their personal and professional lives.
JAK-UP also said his manifesto was developed from his experience, reflections and desire to make the youth wing more effective and responsive to the needs of its members.
He said the document identifies existing gaps within the youth wing and proposes practical measures to strengthen its structures, build the capacity of young people, expand economic opportunities and promote youth development in the Volta Region.
A major feature of the manifesto, he said, was its emphasis on accountability.
“It gives our members a clear basis for assessing our commitment against our performance,” he said, stressing that leadership should be measured by what it delivers rather than what it promises.
He said his campaign was therefore premised on a shift from leadership defined by words and promises to one demonstrated through organisation, strategic planning and effective execution.
Promoting Volta tourism
Another component of the manifesto is the proposed Volta Youth Drive, which JAK-UP said would leverage the region’s reputation for cleanliness and other attractions to promote tourism and create economic opportunities for young people.
He said his campaign would in the coming days provide further details on the initiatives contained in the manifesto.
JAK-UP said the ultimate goal was to build an NDC youth wing where every constituency matters, every member feels a sense of belonging and young people can see a meaningful future within the party.
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Ghanaian practitioners recognised for excellence in Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Yoga
Kalaburagi, India — Naturopath Kwame Okrah and Naturopath Cindy Boakye have emerged as the top performers in an intensive semester clinical training programme in Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Yoga in India.
The two Ghanaian practitioners received special honours during the closing ceremony after distinguishing themselves through strong clinical performance, discipline, practical competence, professionalism and commitment to learning.
The programme was jointly organised by Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine, Ghana, and Arujiva Ayurveda and Naturopathy Hospital, India, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
Excellence in an Intensive Clinical Programme
Okrah and Boakye were part of a pioneering cohort of 16 Ghanaian naturopathic practitioners who travelled to India for a structured semester of clinical education and assessment. The programme combined theoretical instruction, hands-on clinical practice, patient observation and professional evaluation.
Participants received exposure to Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, nutrition, lifestyle interventions and integrative patient care. Their training covered clinical assessment, case-taking, naturopathic therapeutic procedures, Ayurvedic principles and practices, yoga techniques and approaches to lifestyle-related health conditions.
The clinical immersion also included practical exposure to hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage, fasting therapy, nutrition, colon hydrotherapy, laboratory procedures and other natural and integrative healthcare approaches.
Against this demanding background, Okrah and Boakye demonstrated consistency and competence, earning them recognition as the programme’s leading performers.
Recognition Beyond Participation
Their achievement highlights the programme’s emphasis on competence rather than mere attendance. The practitioners were expected to participate actively, demonstrate practical skills, maintain professional discipline and complete clinical assessments.
The awards therefore recognised not only academic understanding but also the ability to translate knowledge into responsible clinical practice. Their performance provides an example for other practitioners seeking to strengthen their professional knowledge through international clinical exposure.
For Nyarkotey College, the recognition of its practitioners also reflects the value of combining Ghanaian naturopathic education with supervised international clinical experience.
Role Models for Emerging Practitioners
The accomplishments of Okrah and Boakye demonstrate what can be achieved through discipline, humility, consistent study and commitment to professional development.
As recipients of the top-performance honours, they are expected to use their knowledge and practical competencies to improve patient care, support public education and contribute to the advancement of Naturopathy in Ghana.
Their success also places a responsibility on them to uphold ethical practice, promote evidence-informed healthcare and share appropriate lessons from their Indian clinical experience with colleagues and future trainees.
Their achievement is not only personal. It represents another important step in the development of a competent, credible and culturally relevant African Naturopathy system.
Celebrating Two Ghanaian Achievers
Naturopath Kwame Okrah and Naturopath Cindy Boakye now return from India with international clinical exposure and the distinction of being the leading performers in their cohort.
Their recognition is a proud moment for Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine, their colleagues, families and the wider naturopathic profession in Ghana.
As Ghana continues to strengthen naturopathic education and clinical practice, their achievement stands as evidence that African practitioners can excel in demanding international training environments.
Okrah and Boakye have not only made their institution proud; they have also become role models for the next generation of African naturopathic practitioners.
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