The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms Margaret Ansei, has chaired the 2026 Inter-School Drug-Free Club Quiz Competition organised by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to promote youth development and responsible citizenship.
The competition was held as part of activities marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking under the theme, “Empowering Drug-Free Ambassadors for Positive Social Impact in a Digital Age.”
The initiative brought together students from Accra High School, Labone Senior High School, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School and St Thomas Aquinas Senior High School for an intellectual engagement focused on drug abuse, responsible decision-making and positive social behaviour.
The competition provided the students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the dangers associated with drug abuse while encouraging them to become advocates for healthy and responsible choices among their peers.
Ms Ansei said youth development must go beyond academic achievement, stressing the importance of cultivating character, discipline and a sense of purpose among young people.
She noted that young people who are equipped to make sound decisions, resist negative influences and use their voices constructively would be better positioned to become entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals and responsible citizens.
According to her, investing in the development of young people today constitutes an investment in the Ghana the country aspires to build.
The GEA CEO also commended the Narcotics Control Commission, participating schools, teachers, parents and other stakeholders for their collective efforts to raise awareness about drug abuse and promote responsible choices among young people.
She said sustained collaboration among stakeholders was essential to creating an environment where young people could develop positively and contribute meaningfully to national development.
