Osman Ayariga Emphasizes Importance of Skilled Yango Couriers at 2025 Conference
The National Youth Authority (NYA) has lauded Yango Ghana for its significant contribution to youth employment in the country, describing the ride-hailing service as more than just a transport provider.
CEO of the NYA, Osman Ayariga, stated that Yango functions as “a functioning public‑private development mechanism,” while speaking at the 2025 Yango Partner Conference. He commended the company for creating opportunities that align with Ghana’s national youth development agenda.
The conference, attended by Ningo‑Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George, Yango Ghana Country Manager Emmanuel Koduah, and various stakeholders in the digital mobility space, served as a platform to highlight Yango’s impact.
Mr. Ayariga reaffirmed the NYA’s mandate under Act 939, emphasizing that 2025 is dedicated to “Heightened Youth Engagement and Economic Activation.” He outlined key initiatives, including a nationwide Youth Conference themed “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change” and a National Apprenticeship Programme aiming to train 10,000 young people this year, scaling to 100,000 by 2026.
“These are not symbolic actions,” he emphasised. “We are building structural solutions to unemployment through technical, digital, and entrepreneurial training.”
According to Mr. Ayariga, Yango’s effectiveness stems from three key pillars: the digitisation of transport and courier services, the growth of local Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) in the transport and logistics sector, and its direct impact on youth employment. He noted that over 70% of Yango’s riders and drivers are under the age of 35.
“For many young people, Yango is a classroom on wheels,” he said. “It teaches time management, customer service, accountability, and entrepreneurship.”
The NYA CEO also reiterated the government’s commitment to formalising the commercial motorcycle and tricycle (okada and pragyia) industry. He revealed that a regulatory framework is nearing completion, requiring riders to be at least 21 years old, possess commercial licenses, undergo mandatory training, operate from designated stations, and adhere to strict safety standards, including certified helmets with identification numbers.
Beyond transportation, Mr. Ayariga highlighted Yango’s role in supporting Ghana’s expanding e-commerce sector, enabling businesses, particularly youth-led ventures, to scale their operations through efficient delivery services.
“We don’t want young people to remain riders forever,” Mr Ayariga stated, emphasizing the government’s ambition to foster youth-owned enterprises. “We want them to own fleets, build courier companies, and grow logistics businesses. Yango’s top-performing partners already demonstrate that this pathway is possible.”
The Authority has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Yango on advanced training programs, financial literacy initiatives, and access to credit and asset financing for promising partners. “Our mission is simple,” he stated. “Every hardworking young Ghanaian deserves a pathway to dignity, stability, and long‑term economic growth.”
Mr. Ayariga concluded by commending Yango’s leadership and encouraging continued dedication to building Ghana’s digital future. “You are not just transporting people and parcels—you are carrying this nation into its digital future,” he said. “May God bless your efforts. May God bless Yango. And may God bless the youth and the Republic of Ghana.”
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