Former Second Lady of Ghana and Founder of Africa Women and Children (AFRIWOCC), Samira Bawumia, has called on African leaders to place youth empowerment at the center of development agendas.
Addressing a diverse audience of policymakers, activists, and development partners at the 2025 Africa Women and Children Conference, Mrs. Bawumia highlighted the urgent need to invest in locally driven solutions and create platforms that elevate young voices in leadership and innovation.
“Our continent’s transformation depends on how boldly we engage our youth,” she said. “We must connect their ideas to policy and action if we are to build resilient and inclusive societies.”
Her remarks reinforced AFRIWOCC’s mission to amplify the role of women and children in shaping Africa’s future, with this year’s conference focusing on sustainable development and youth-led initiatives.
