Addressing the over 1000 participants at the opening ceremony of the 5th anniversary of the International Youth Empowerment Summit (IYES) at the National Theatre in Accra, the CEO emphasized that faith and perseverance are the panacea to all the challenges and problems on the road to becoming successful in life. He called on the Youth who have dreams and entrepreneurial ideas to walk up to the Youth Employment Agency to take advantage of its new initiatives under the Job Centre Project, Artisan Directory and Regional Flagship Agric based programs.

He explained how these projects will change the dynamics of employment especially in the informal sector in the country. The program which was opened by the National Youth Authority CEO Emmanuel Asigri, also saw the CEO of NEIP John Kumah speaking on the Youth building themselves as nations. Notable dignitaries who graced the event included Deputy CEO(F&A) Madam Lydia Atiemo, Deputy CEO, Operations (NYA) Hon Bright Acheampong among others