By Lawrence Odoom
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Brown Klutse, has charged young members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to entrench unity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to projecting the Party’s vision as it engineers expanded opportunities for the next generation.
Addressing the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Central Regional TEIN held at KAAF University College, Gomoa Fetteh Kakraba, Prof. Klutse cautioned youthful activists against corrosive internal attacks. She urged them to redirect their vigor toward purposeful engagement and advocacy that uplifts the Party.
“The future is bright for young people within the NDC. Opportunities will continue to emerge, and it is imperative that we remain cohesive, focused, and steadfast in supporting leadership that labors ceaselessly to transform the lives of Ghanaians,” she declared.
She acknowledged the urgency with which many young people pursue employment and economic stability. Yet she reaffirmed that President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC leadership remain resolutely committed to rolling out policies and programs designed to broaden access to jobs, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods.
Prof. Klutse assured students that youth concerns are neither marginalized nor ignored. She stressed that the Party recognizes young people as the vanguard of national development and the custodians of the NDC’s future.
The EPA Boss enjoined TEIN members and young activists nationwide to serve as ambassadors of the Party’s ideals and achievements. She argued that responsible messaging and measured political discourse are indispensable to fortifying public confidence in the NDC.
“Patience is not passivity. It is strategic faith in a leadership charting a deliberate course to address unemployment and forge enduring economic prospects,” she appealed, expressing optimism that ongoing interventions would yield tangible results.
Looking toward the 2028 general election, Professor Klutse challenged Central Region TEIN to sustain the fervor and organizational tenacity that propelled the Party’s victory in 2024. She lauded their sacrifices and energized mobilization, urging them to continue galvanizing support on campuses while grooming the next cadre of NDC leaders.
“Leadership is cultivated in service, not in slogans. Use your campuses as crucibles to nurture vision, discipline, and loyalty,” she advised.
The anniversary drew prominent NDC stalwarts including former Acting Central Regional Secretary Kofi Matthew, Gomoa East MP Hon. Desmond De-Graft Kwasi Paitoo, and other leading figures in the Central Region.
The celebration thus served a dual purpose: a solemn reflection on three decades of TEIN’s contribution to the NDC’s ideological and organizational growth, and a clarion summons for young activists to prepare themselves for greater responsibilities in the years ahead.