‎To capitalise on this, he said potential becomes prosperity only when governments deliberately invest in education, healthcare, skills development, employment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. ‎He thus expressed appreciation to the National Population Council and the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) for convening the event. ‎”Therefore, investing in the health, education, skills, and empowerment of Ghana’s young people is a role of nations, a role of governments, and a role of society,” he underscored. “Government action alone cannot deliver these outcomes; instead, coordinated cross-sector collaboration among civil society, the private sector, and development partners is essential to transform the potential of Ghana’s youth into tangible national development gains,” she added. ‎United Nations Population Fund Country Director, Dr. Wilfred Ochan, emphasised that Ghana stands at a critical threshold with over 12 million young people under age 35.