Education Advocate and Entrepreneur Bright Mumuni Aziz, Director of Research, Monitoring & Evaluation at the Federation of African Youth Development (FOAYD), has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing adolescent health and youth development through evidence-based advocacy and strategic stakeholder engagement.

As part of the Federation’s ongoing efforts to influence youth-centered policies, Bright Mumuni Aziz led a delegation from the Federation of African Youth Development (FOAYD) to participate in a high-level stakeholder engagement on the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Programme, jointly organized by the National Youth Authority (NYA) and UNICEF Ghana. The FAYD delegation included Ms. Caroline, General Secretary, and Ms. Rosemond Boayerik, a member of the Federation. The engagement, held at Sunlodge Hotel in Accra, brought together representatives from government institutions, development partners, and youth-focused organizations to discuss practical strategies for improving the health, rights, and well-being of adolescents in Ghana.

Representing the Federation of African Youth Development, Bright Mumuni Aziz played an active role in the discussions and delivered a presentation based on the UNICEF Ghana framework on adolescent health. His presentation emphasized the importance of evidence-driven interventions, multi-sector collaboration, and policies that respond to the evolving needs of young people.

The stakeholder engagement served as an important platform for exchanging ideas, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to the development of sustainable interventions aimed at creating safer and healthier environments for adolescents across the country.

Speaking during the engagement, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Alhaji Inusah Mahama, underscored that youth development extends beyond education, employment, and entrepreneurship. He called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to promote gender equality, protect adolescent rights, strengthen institutional systems, and deliver lasting impact for young people throughout Ghana.

Bright Mumuni Aziz’s participation and leadership of the FOAYD delegation reflect his growing influence in youth development, research, and policy engagement. Through his leadership at the Federation of African Youth Development, he continues to champion initiatives that bridge research and practice, ensuring that policies affecting young people are informed by credible evidence and meaningful stakeholder collaboration.

His contribution to the ASRH stakeholder engagement demonstrates the critical role of research professionals in shaping national conversations on adolescent health. By advocating for inclusive, data-informed approaches and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders, Bright Mumuni Aziz continues to support efforts that empower young people to thrive in safe, healthy, and supportive communities.