George Opare-Addo

George Opare-Addo was born in Nima in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He had his primary school education with Achimota Primary School and had his secondary school education at Adisadel College (1997-1999).

He obtained a degree in Psychology and Philosophy B.A from the UG in Legon . He has a master degree in Governance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. He also holds an LLB from the Ghana Institute Of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).{{Cite web |date=2018-07-19 |title=Pablo Eyes NDC National Youth Organizer |url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/pablo-eyes-ndc-national-youth-organizer/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=DailyGuide Network |language=en-US}} He holds a Qualifying Certificate in Law (QCL).https://gslaw.edu.gh/

After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Ghana in 2005, George Opare-Addo joined the IGIT Group of Companies as a National Service Personnel. He rose through the ranks to become a manager by 2009, overseeing business strategy, budget management, and staff development. In 2009, he was appointed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly, where he served until 2017.{{Cite web |last=Effah |first=Evans |date=2025-01-16 |title=President Mahama nominates George Opare Addo as Youth Development Minister |url=https://3news.com/news/president-mahama-nominates-george-opare-addo-as-youth-development-minister/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=I donated my ex gratia as MCE to NDC – Opare Addo - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-donated-my-ex-gratia-as-mce-to-ndc-opare-addo/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=AKUAPIM N: All is set for Street Naming excercise |url=https://ghanadistricts.com/Home/Reader/229347 |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=GhanaDistricts.com}} In this capacity, he represented central government interests at the local level, presided over municipal security council meetings, and directed day-to-day administrative functions. During this period, Opare-Addo also contested as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Okere Constituency in 2008 and 2012.{{Cite web |date=2018-07-18 |title=GEORGE ADDO Calls Unity for NDC ahead of 2020 Election |url=https://www.thepublisheronline.com/george-opare-addo-calls-unity-for-ndc-ahead-of-2020-election/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=The Publisher Online |language=en-GB}}

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George Opare-Addo{{Cite web |date=2025-01-16 |title=Opare Addo: Prez Mahama nominates NDC Youth Organiser as Minister of Youth Devt and Empowerment |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/opare-addo-prez-mahama-nominates-ndc-youth-organiser-as-minister-of-youth-devt-and-empowerment.html |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}} began his political journey by serving as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly from 2009 to 2017,{{Cite web |date=2018-04-10 |title=George Opare Addo officially informs Mahama about his National Youth Organizer bid - Adomonline.com |url=https://www.adomonline.com/george-opare-addo-officially-informs-mahama-about-his-national-youth-organizer-bid/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |language=en-US}} representing the central government in local economic development and presiding over municipal security council meetings. He contested as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Okere Constituency in 2008 and 2012, providing financial and logistical support while working to expand the party's membership base in the region. In October 2018, he became the National Youth Organizer of the NDC,{{Cite web |title=NDC National Youth Organiser George Opare-Addo named Minister-designate for Youth Development and Empowerment |url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1372305/ndc-national-youth-organiser-george-opare-addo.html |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Modern Ghana |language=en}} a position he held through December 2022 and continues to serve in. In this capacity, he offers strategic leadership to the [https://www.ndcyouthwing.org/leadership/ party's Youth Wing], oversees research and advocacy efforts, and coordinates fundraising initiatives aligned with the party's social justice ideals.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-11 |title=NDC Election: George Opare Addo floors Brogya Genfi - Adomonline.com |url=https://www.adomonline.com/ndc-election-george-opare-addo-floors-brogya-genfi/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-25 |title=Opare Addo: I'll resign as NDC Youth Organiser if Mahama requests |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2025/02/opare-addo-ill-resign-as-ndc-youth-organiser-if-mahama-requests/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Leadership |url=https://www.ndcyouthwing.org/leadership/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=NDC Youth Wing |language=en-US}} He is currently the first appointed Minister to oversee the affairs of the National Youth Development and Empowerment.{{Cite web |title=FOSDA welcomes Ghana's first ever Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment |url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1375165/fosda-welcomes-ghanas-first-ever-minister-for.html |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Modern Ghana |language=en}}

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