Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the General Secretary of the Church of Pentecost, has called on Ghana’s youth to take deliberate steps in shaping their future, stressing that intentional mentorship and personal discipline are critical for national development.
Speaking at the media launch of the National All Leavers Summit 2025 at Odorgonno Senior High School in Accra on Friday, September 5, Apostle Obuobi said nurturing the next generation requires a conscious effort from both leaders and young people.
“If we are really interested in nurturing the next generation today, we must be intentional and deliberate about it,” he told the gathering of students, educators and faith leaders.
The summit, set to take place nationwide on Saturday, September 20, will bring together graduates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for mentorship, prayer and guidance as they transition to higher education and other pursuits.
This year’s theme, “Focusing, Guiding and Nurturing the Next Generation Today,” is drawn from Proverbs 22:6, Hosea 4:6, and 1 Chronicles 12:32.
Apostle Obuobi used his address to highlight the responsibilities of adults in shaping youth behaviour, pointing to biblical role models such as Moses and Joshua, Elijah and Elisha, and Paul and Timothy.
He said leaders must demonstrate godliness, authenticity and patience, while young people must remain teachable, available and eager to grow.
“Leadership of the next generation is not just about giving orders; it’s about serving, protecting and inspiring those watching us,” he said.
Other speakers, including Pastor Frank Mensah, National Coordinator of the Schools Outreach Ministry; and Pastor Dr Felix Dela Klutse, Director of Pent Media Centre, emphasised the need to restore moral values to education.
They warned that a focus on intellectual achievement without strong ethical foundations risk producing “professionalism of vices,” referencing CS Lewis’s caution that “education without values… seems rather to make man a cleverer devil.”
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