A delegation of International Youth Empowerment Summit (IYES) ambassadors and team members led by Pastor Brian Amoateng have paid a courtesy call on the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister.The purpose of meeting Barbara Oteng Gyasi was to discuss issues relating to the sector as well as introduce and invite her to the 2019 Summit. There was a brief discussion on how to improve the lives of youth through tourism and the annual summit. IYES ambassadors including Ama K. Abrebrese, Gloria Sarfo and SP Kofi Sarpong partook in this discussion. Founder of IYES, Pastor Brian Amoateng, disclosed during the meeting that this year’s program will boost tourism as they look forward to hosting about 30 dignitaries from different continents. Guests from St. Vincent Islands, U.K, U.S.A and other locations are expected in Ghana from August 21 to August 23 as the program celebrates its fifth anniversary. Samira Bawumia, the wife of Ghana’s Vice President, is the special guest of honour for 2019 edition of the event to be held at the National Theatre in Accra. Speakers for the program include CEO of the National Youth Authority, Emmanuel Asigiri, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams, and Rev. Eastwood Anaba.Dr Kofi Abban, Amma Frimpomaa Dwumah, John A. Kumah, Bola Ray, Zanetor Rawlings, Pastor Samson Amoateng and Pastor Daniel Amoateng and Nigerian actress, Chioma Akpotha will interact with the youth during the event. IYES, a non-profit organization, has been created to encourage the youth, aspiring entrepreneurs and top-class personalities in Ghana to network and share ideas in an environment aimed at shaping the youth’s intellectual, spiritual and emotional growth.It also brings the youth of Ghana from all walks of life and motivates them to achieve their dreams while developing leadership skills through seminars, practical opportunities and revival summits.This year’s edition powered by Hitz FM and Joy Prime will have two sessions each day. Morning sessions begin at 8:30 am with evening sessions commencing at 5:30 pm.