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3 women of Redeemed Baptist Church honoured at Women of Excellence Awards
At the 10th Ghana Ladies of Excellence Awards ceremony in Accra, 22 award recipients were honoured for their exceptional contributions to national development in their respective fields of work, including three ladies from the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo.
These sectors include, among others, human resource management, female empowerment, rural banking, energy production and distribution, post-secondary education, and scientific research.
The recipients of the award are Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful, the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Comfort Owusu, Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards ceremony took place on Friday, March 7, 2025, the eve of International Women’s Day, recognising women’s contributions to national progress.
The Ghana Women of Excellence Awards Scheme is a component of Ghana’s observance of International Women’s Day, with the theme, “Empowering the Ghanaian Woman for National Development.”
The awards ceremony was organised by Top Brass Ghana under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MGCSP).
According to Mr Isaac Dakwa, Director of Top Brass Ghana, the main goal of the award scheme, is to inspire Ghanaian women to pursue excellence in all facets of their lives and to assume their proper roles in the process of national development.
As the Special Guest of Honour at the awards ceremony, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang brought attention to the persistent obstacles that women still face in obtaining leadership roles, economic empowerment, and education.
She called for more work to be done to remove obstacles, open doors, and guarantee women’s full involvement in all facets of the economy.
By Spectator Reporter
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THE Accra Technical University (ATU) on Tuesday officially launched its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 in Accra, aimed at driving innovation and strengthening institutional capacity across key operational areas.
Speaking at the launch, Mr Humphrey Awuletey Williams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oswal Investments Limited, explained that the strategic plan seeks to respond to emerging challenges while positioning the institution as a forward-thinking leader in development.
He urged the university’s leadership to leverage their expertise to train students to be innovative and produce competitive products for both African and international markets.
According to him, employers increasingly demand competence-based human capital beyond academic certificates to drive development.
Mr Williams commended the Governing Council, Academic Board, Management, and other stakeholders for developing what he described as a ‘formative tool,’ and encouraged them to ensure its full implementation.
The Vice Chancellor of ATU, Mr Amevi Acapkvovi, emphasised that the strategic plan focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
“The strategic plan is not just a document, but a commitment to excellence, accountability and progress,” he said, adding that inclusivity is also central to the institution’s operations.
He outlined seven key focus areas of the plan: industry-based education; digital transformation and modernised infrastructure; quality assurance and institutional excellence; industry-driven research, innovation and entrepreneurship; staff development, motivation and welfare; strategic partnerships and increased visibility; and sustainable and green technologies.
Prof. Ernest Abotsi, stressed that the plan must not ‘gather dust’ but should be actively implemented to achieve success.
“Currently, ATU is adopting measures to assess the cost of running the institution, and this plan will serve as a guide to promote the university at every level,” he said.
Stakeholders present lauded the initiative, noting that its clear framework and measurable targets would help track progress and ensure transparency in the institution’s operations.
The university expressed confidence that, with support from partners and staff, the plan would significantly contribute to national development and set a benchmark for excellence in the sector.
The ceremony brought together stakeholders from government, traditional leadership, academia, industry, and civil society.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
It was an exciting moment as hundreds of revellers from various parts of Accra trooped to the Independence Square beach in Osu to celebrate Easter.
Dressed in all kinds of beach costumes, parents were seen with their children having fun and enjoying the moment.
Others made the best of their outing by engaging in other fun activities.
The revellers engaged in games such as football, ampe, athletics while others just sat, relaxed to release stress amidst music provided by some revellers.
By Lizzy Okai
