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600 graduate from Liberty Specialist Institute

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• A cross section of the graduands
• A cross section of the graduands

A TOTAL of 600 trainees graduated last Saturday during the 38th graduation ceremony of the Liberty Specialist Institute in Koforidua.

They were trained in various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, including Hospitality and Catering Management, Fashion Design Technology, Hairdressing, Information Technology, Cosmetology and Electrical Engineering Technology.

A scene from the fashion show

Out of the total number, 115 completed a three-year regular course, while 394 were admitted and trained under the Ghana TVET Voucher Project, a donor-supported initiative implemented by the school and its partners.

These beneficiaries underwent eight months of intensive training. Additionally, 154 trainees were enrolled through the Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Programme, completing a one-year course in similar disciplines.

Twenty others, admitted through the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) Programme, received six months of training.

The ceremony featured an impressive display of practical skills as the graduates mounted an exhibition showcasing their work in fashion design, hairdressing, cosmetology and other areas.

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The Principal of the Institute, Mr Emmanuel Danso, highlighted the school’s long-standing contribution to vocational training since its establishment in 1987 by Mr and Rev. Mrs Ametameh in partnership with donors.

Some graduands from the Liberty Specialist Institute

He noted that the institute has trained thousands of students over the years and remained committed to expanding skills training to support national development.

Mr Danso described the graduation as a significant milestone that reflected the institution’s dedication to providing multiple pathways for skills development and youth empowerment.

Some of the hairstyles on display

He explained that in light of the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, it had become critical for young people to acquire practical, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills to meet emerging industry demands.

TVET institutions, he emphasised, were essential in realising the 24-hour economy, as they played a key role in job creation, economic development and addressing youth unemployment.

Mr Danso also appealed to the government to include private TVET institutions in the Free TVET Education Policy to ensure that students from schools like Liberty Specialist Institute can benefit fully from national training interventions.

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The Director of the Institute, Rev. Mrs Edna Akofa Ametameh, encouraged the graduates to uphold the values they have acquired and to use their skills to advance their personal development while supporting others.

She described TVET as a major driver of the global economy, noting that digitalisation has further strengthened opportunities for the youth.

From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua

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Over 20 structures levelled at Laboma Beach Resort

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Some victims salveging their belongings after the demolitioning exercise at the Laboma Beach Resort Photo Victor A. Buxton (19)

Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).

Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More

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MTN Ghana climaxes 30th anniversary with CEO Invitational golf

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Some of the winners of the competition

About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.

Frederick Semenu Duvor his receives his prize from Mr Ishmael Yamson

At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.

Kous Lounges Mang receiving the award for the Ladies Group B event

Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.

Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.

In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.

Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.

He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.

He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.

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An official of MTN presenting the Ladies Group A winner prize to Juliene Amezrado

In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.

Hellen Appah receiving the Ladies Seniors award

But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.

By Andrew Nortey

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