The Central Regional Minister, Mr Isaac Edumadze on Sunday urged senior citizens to share their rich experiences with the government to enhance national development.
He also called on them to put their expertise to the disposal of the youth, so that they could become useful citizens in the future.
Mr Edumadze was speaking at a dinner held in honour of senior citizens as part of the 41st Republic day's celebration at Cape Coast.
About 60 senior citizens made up of retired civil and public servants, retired security officers and chiefs from all the districts in the region attended it.
The Minister commended them for their immense contributions towards the development of the nation.
He said: "You have struggled to make the nation what it is today but your task is not over yet. Share your experience and expertise with the government and the young ones."