President John Dramani Mahama has urged young Ghanaians to play an active role in shaping the country’s future through education, entrepreneurship and service to the nation.
He said the new Heritage Series cedi would help connect Ghanaians, particularly the younger generation, to the country’s history and national identity.
Speaking at the launch of the new Heritage Series cedi in Accra on Thursday, November 12, President Mahama said the initiative was intended to make Ghana’s history more accessible by bringing reminders of the country’s national journey into everyday life.
“History belongs in our classrooms and museums, and it also deserves a place in our everyday lives. The Heritage Series helps bridge those settings, placing reminders of our national journey in the hands of the new generation,” he stated.
He said the series offered an opportunity for young people to appreciate Ghana’s history and recognise their role in the country’s continued development.
Addressing the youth, the President urged them to see themselves as important contributors to Ghana’s progress, stressing that their actions and choices would help determine the nation’s future.
“To our young people, I say that you, too, have a place in this story. Through your learning, enterprise and service, you will shape what Ghana becomes,” he added.
The President’s remarks underscored the importance of preserving the country’s heritage while encouraging the younger generation to draw inspiration from its national journey and contribute meaningfully to its future.
Speaking at the launch, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said a national currency is more than a means of payment, representing a country's capacity to manage its monetary affairs through its own institutions and providing the foundation on which economic activity takes place.
"This launch is more than the introduction of upgraded notes. It is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our responsibility to protect the cedi, to celebrate the heritage that defines us and prepare our currency for the demands of a changing world," he stated.
He noted that the currency's credibility depends on sound policies, effective institutions, and the confidence of those who use it.
Dr Asiama added that the heritage series represents another step in the Bank's continuing efforts to modernise currency management and preserve confidence in the country's national currency.
