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“Prudence, sacrifice, perseverance are the gateway to women empowerment”
Women have been charged to be prudent, sacrificial and persevering in their endeavours because it has the potency of making women excel in their capacities as entrepreneurs.
This admonishment was given to women at the Taabea Notable Women of Substance Breakfast Conference organised in Accra recently to empower women take up great tasks.
President of Manet Real Estate, Theresa Oppong-Beeko charged women to delve into entrepreneurial works because, it was necessary for making women achieve their dreams of what they would want to become.
In a speech read on her behalf by Patience Yaakai Adjei, an Event Management Consultant mentioned that, with perseverance and sacrifice, young women who have delved into entrepreneurship would build generational wealth.
“Empower yourself as a woman because if you are empowered, you can build a house and live your best life as well as support your family, and prudence, sacrifice, perseverance and hard work are the key words to achieving it”, she stressed.
Mrs. Clara Akua Agyeman, Vice President of Taabea Herbal Company who was the headline sponsor for the event charged the women to be bold and face challenges that would emerge in their entrepreneurial endeavours.
“By sponsoring this event, we are not just promoting our brands, but more importantly, we are aligning ourselves with the mission to uplift and empower women; women who are not only influential but also instrumental in driving change and fostering development”, she cited.
Some of the notable women who attended the event include Rev. Lilian Sally Addo, Global President for International Youth Network for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, Mama Francisca, Ex-wife of Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams among others.
BY RAISSA SAMBOU
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak.
According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of the disease still exist.
“The risk of cholera still exists,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe said, explaining that cholera is closely linked to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
Speaking on 3 FM on Thursday, he cautioned the public against becoming complacent a few days or weeks after the floods, stressing that people should continue to be careful about the food they eat and the water they drink.
“I want to urge Ghanaians to be careful what we eat and drink. Let’s not assume that because the flood came last week, we can lower our guard,” he said.
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted that countries with access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation have largely eliminated cholera, adding that Ghana still has challenges in those areas.
He therefore advised the public to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, especially by washing their hands regularly with soap and clean water.
According to him, handwashing remains the most effective and affordable way to reduce the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases.
“The most cost-effective intervention is handwashing with soap and water,” he said.
According to him “That does not depend on whether there are floods or not. Make sure you wash your hands regularly with soap and water.”
He called on Ghanaians to maintain clean surroundings and practise proper sanitation to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office as Chief Justice.
The court delivered its rulings earlier this morning, ending the legal challenge at the domestic level.
This follows last week’s judgement by the ECOWAS Court, which also rejected applications seeking to overturn Justice Torkonoo’s removal.
Each of the four cases filed at the Supreme Court argued against the processes that led to Justice Torkonoo’s exit. The court, however, found no legal basis to grant relief and dismissed each application in its entirety.
In a brief statement by the Deputy Attorney-General Jusrice Srem-Sai after the rulings, he expressed appreciation to the legal team.
“Gratitude to our team of State Attorneys and members of staff,” he posted on Facebook, acknowledging their role in defending the state’s position through both ECOWAS and Supreme Court proceedings.
Background
Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was removed from office as Chief Justice following proceedings initiated earlier this year.
The move triggered multiple legal challenges, including four separate suits at the Supreme Court and petitions before the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Both courts have now ruled against the challengers.
Last week, the ECOWAS Court dismissed the regional applications, and this morning’s Supreme Court decision closes the matter in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
