The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the newly established Volta Youth Development Fund, describing it as a key intervention aimed at addressing youth unemployment and expanding sustainable economic opportunities across the region.
The swearing-in ceremony was held on April 20, 2026, at the Minister’s office in Ho, marking an important administrative step for the initiative, which was officially launched last month at the G.M. Afeti Auditorium.
The Fund is being positioned as a flagship youth empowerment programme designed to equip young people with skills, resources, and opportunities to promote self-reliance and innovation.
In his remarks, Mr Gunu highlighted the broader vision behind the initiative, describing the occasion as “a defining step in our collective effort to invest in the future of our youth.”
He has called on the newly constituted Board to maintain the highest standards of public service as they carry out their mandate.
“I charged the Board to serve with integrity, transparency, and a strong sense of purpose as they oversee the effective management of the Fund,” he said.
The Board of Trustees is chaired by Togbe Komla Sakpiti V, with accountant Stephine K.D. Timinca serving as Administrator.
Other members include Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate of Ho Technical University, Aretha A. Agbeyome, Proprietress of Arey-Smart, Jones Amegashie-Viglo, Executive Director of Youth Impact Parliament, Dr Laurenda Adiasany, Assistant Registrar at Ho Technical University, and Emmanuel K. Mensah, an ADR practitioner and project manager.
Mr Gunu expressed confidence in the composition of the Board, noting that their diverse professional backgrounds would help strengthen governance and improve the delivery of the Fund’s objectives.
He also called on a broad coalition of stakeholders—including corporate organisations, development partners, individuals, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora—to support the Fund’s objectives.
“I also took the opportunity to call on corporate institutions, development partners, individuals, and our brothers and sisters in the diaspora to support this initiative. I am encouraged by the generous contributions already made,” he said.
Turning his attention to young people in the Volta Region, the Minister urged beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunities the Fund will create. He encouraged them to remain responsible, build their skills, and work towards becoming innovative and self-reliant.
The Volta Youth Development Fund is set to become a long-term solution to youth unemployment, while promoting entrepreneurship, skills development, and inclusive growth across the region.