Mr Kadey speaking at the 62nd Independence Day parade said the youth were needed to build a strong and formidable nation and not acts that could cast a slur on the democratic credentials of the nation.

He reiterated government's commitment to supporting the youth to discover themselves and asked them to put their love for the country and its developments first, ahead of any selfish gains.

A total of 16 schools from three circuits made up of Waya, Ahunda, and Kpetsu and 768 pupils and students marched past the Ghana flag.