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‘Pojoba’ donates customised face shields to school
The Pope John Senior High and Minor Seminary Old Students Association (Pojoba) has donated 200 pieces of customised face shield to the school.
The item which cost about GH¢ 6,000.00 was made available through the voluntary contributions of individuals of the various year groups.
The President of the Association, Mr Isaac Abe Duah said the students were complaining of not hearing their tutors clearly when they (teachers) use the nose masks while teaching in the classroom.
He again said some of the tutors felt uncomfortable using the nose masks to teach for long hours.
Mr Duah said, this prompted the old students to design the face shields for both the students, teachers and non-teaching staff for easy communication in and outside the classroom.
He said the future of the students was very critical in this hard time of the pandemic and, therefore, necessary that all their put their hands on deck to help them come out successfully.
The President urged all the students to continue to put their trust in God, never waiver in faith, and make good use of the little time left and the Almighty God would help them come out with flying colours.
Mr Duah advised them to adhere to all the safety protocols to save them from contracting the virus.
“I encourage you all to hold your head’s high and know that God is in control of your future,” he sermonised.
The headmistress, Mrs Benedicta Foli received the items and thanked the Old Boys for their swift intervention.
She assured the Old Boys that the shields would be used as directed and it was her hope that all the students would pass their final examination to the glory of God.
Samuel Opare Lartey
In the world of global philanthropy and international development, leadership often focuses on strategy, policy, and impact. Yet for Dr. Rasha Kelej, leadership is also about presence, authenticity, and inspiration.
As the Chief Executive Officer ( CEO)of Merck Foundation and a driving force behind numerous initiatives empowering women and strengthening healthcare capacity across Africa, Dr. Kelej has built a reputation not only as a global leader but also as a figure who embodies confidence, elegance, and individuality.
Her leadership style reflects a modern philosophy: strength and style can coexist.
Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
Dr. Kelej works closely with more than thirty African First Ladies and government leaders to address critical social challenges—from breaking infertility stigma to supporting girls’ education and strengthening medical capacity.
Her work has impacted thousands of doctors and millions of people across the continent. Under her leadership, Merck Foundation has provided more than 2500 scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialities.
But beyond the boardrooms and international conferences, Dr. Kelej believes that leadership is also about the message one sends through presence and personal expression.
“Leadership today is multidimensional,” she often explains. “It is not only about ideas and policies but also about how you inspire others.”
Fashion as a Language of Confidence
For Dr. Kelej, fashion has always been a personal passion.
Known for her distinctive style and love of elegant high heels, she views fashion as more than aesthetics.
To her, it represents discipline, creativity, and attention to detail—qualities that also define effective leadership.
Whether attending international forums, speaking at global conferences, or meeting young scholars supported by the foundation’s programs, she carefully curates her looks to reflect both professionalism and personality.
“Fashion allows me to express who I am,” she says. “It is a form of communication without words.”
Inspiring Women to Embrace Their Identity
One of Dr. Kelej’s core beliefs is that women should never feel they must suppress their individuality to succeed in leadership.
In many professional environments, women are often encouraged to conform to rigid expectations. Dr. Kelej challenges that notion by demonstrating that a woman can lead global initiatives while celebrating her identity and style.
Her message to young women is clear: leadership and femininity are not mutually exclusive.
“Women can be powerful leaders while remaining authentic to who they are,” she says.
A New Vision of Leadership
Today’s world demands leaders who can inspire across cultures and generations.
Through her work and her personal brand, Dr. Kelej represents a new model of leadership—one that blends purpose, confidence, compassion, and creativity.
In this model, fashion is not simply about trends. It becomes part of a larger narrative about self-expression, empowerment, and the courage to stand confidently in one’s own identity.
Because true leadership, she believes, is not only about changing systems.
It is also about inspiring people to believe in their own power to lead.
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Abu Jinapor questions Ablakwa’s disclosure on Ghana’s military collaboration with US and Nigeria
Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor has questioned the decision by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to publicly disclose information about Ghana’s military collaboration with the United States and Nigeria.
Mr Jinapor explained that if he were in the minister’s position, he would not have made such information public because matters relating to national security are often sensitive.
He made the remarks during an interview on Joy FM.
The comments come after the Minority in Parliament raised concerns about the disclosure and questioned why details about Ghana’s alleged involvement in a military operation targeting a terrorist organisation in a foreign country had been made public.
Mr Jinapor indicated that, on the face of it, he would not have released such information.
According to him, individuals who serve in government, especially those involved in national security matters, are often given privileged and sensitive information which must be handled with caution.
He noted that during his time as a minister under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, he served on the National Security Council for four years and was exposed to how governments manage national security issues.
He explained that because of the sensitive nature of such information, he would not have gone on a panel discussion to reveal that the government collaborated with another country to carry out a military strike against a terrorist organisation in a foreign country.
Mr Jinapor however urged the public to give the minister the benefit of the doubt, adding that he was not aware of the full reasoning behind the disclosure made by Mr Ablakwa.
By: Jacob Aggrey
