The Director of Up African Movement, Mr David Megga, has advised Ghanaian youth to abandon the miracle-based mindset of becoming wealthy and rather embrace financial education and hard work.
Speaking at a financial empowerment session held in Kumasi, Mr Megga expressed concern over the increasing dependence of young people on prophetic declarations and so-called spiritual directions from pastors and prophets in their quest for wealth.
According to him, this approach has led many to a state of stagnation and disappointment, as they fail to put in the necessary effort to grow and sustain their businesses.
“Ghanaian youth must stop depending on miracles to be successful. The church is not a bank or a financial institution to make people rich overnight. Its main purpose is to worship God. If young people want to be successful, they must acquire financial knowledge and apply it consistently,” he advised.
The Up African Movement, known for providing financial literacy and helping individuals attain financial independence, engaged a group of artisans in Kumasi as part of its outreach efforts.
The artisans were taken through practical ways of leveraging their skills to grow their businesses and make meaningful investments.
Mr Megga also lamented the difficulty artisans and small business owners face in accessing financial support in Ghana. He attributed this challenge largely to the high interest rates charged by local banks, which make it nearly impossible for small enterprises to expand.
“In other parts of the world, banks play a major role in the growth of businesses. But here in Ghana, even if banks are willing to help, the interest rates they offer are so high that instead of helping the business grow, they end up collapsing it,” he stated.
He called on the youth to engage in workshops and financial literacy programmes like those offered by Up Africa, rather than waiting for spiritual shortcuts to prosperity.
By; Nana Yaw Owusu (0240782639)
