A colourful bike parade at the Black Star Square has become the stage for the National Youth Authority’s renewed push against drug abuse. Speaking at the event, NYA CEO Osman Ayariga Esq. appealed to Ghana’s frontline security bodies to increase their surveillance to block the rising inflow of illegal drugs.
Mr. Ayariga stressed that agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, Immigration, and Customs play a decisive role in preventing the entry and distribution of banned substances. He called for deeper cooperation between these institutions and youth-oriented agencies to protect vulnerable young people.
He also advised the youth to avoid drug use and instead take advantage of government-backed initiatives designed to empower them. Citing the One Million Coders initiative, the National Apprenticeship Program, and the Edwumawura Program, he encouraged young people to secure skills that would safeguard their future.
The NYA CEO applauded BikeLife and the various rider groups for organising the event, noting that their participation demonstrates a strong collective effort to tackle drug abuse. He revealed that the campaign would soon be replicated in other regions to broaden its impact.
The event attracted a wide range of biking enthusiasts who performed thrilling stunts, drawing attention to the central message of rejecting substance abuse and promoting healthy lifestyles among Ghana’s youth.
