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CIHRM Ghana holds 15th graduation
The 15th Graduation ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana has been held in Accra.
The event saw the graduation of 316 individuals, consisting of 58 men and 258 women.
The President of CIHRM Ghana, Dr. Edward Kwapong, complimented the graduates on their selflessness and commitment.
He cautioned that the certificate was only a license to the theatre, adding, “your continued stay, progression and elevation at your workplace will depend on how well you apply this certificate to the demands of your work at the workplace.”
Dr. Kwapong urged the new graduates to enter the workforce as professionals rather than pursuing an academic career.
The Institute, conferred an Honorary Fellow on the Minister of Education , Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.
Dr. Kwapong who performed the honorary ceremony explained that the status of Fellow is the highest level to which a member of the HR professional institute or anyone in Corporate/Industry can aspire.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CIHRM Ghana, Dr. Ebenezer Ofori Agbettor added that “as a Fellow or Honorary Fellow, you should be able to hold your own and make pronouncement on any situation in the profession that you may be confronted with.”
He revealed that the Minister for Education had done so on many fronts, especially in relation to the institute obtaining a Charter Status and the Legislative Instrument (LI), which matured on November, 28 2023, after it was laid in Parliament 21 days ago with the number LI 2474.
He hinted that this year a total of 1,125 students wrote the examinations across the Examination Centres in Kumasi, Ho, Takoradi, Accra and for the first time, in Sunyani.
“These numbers represent candidates who wrote in our January and July Examinations in 2023,” he said.
The guest speaker, Dr. Adutwum, underscored the importance of relevant university programmes in tackling the prevailing unemployment challenges confronting the nation.
Speaking under the theme: “Making Tertiary and Professional Education Count in the World of Work,” Dr. Adutwum said higher education institutions were integral to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive job landscape.
Acknowledging the rapidly evolving nature of industries and the emergence of new job sectors, Dr. Adutwum stressed the need for educational programmes to adapt to these changes.
He emphasised that fostering collaboration between academia and industries was crucial to ensuring that students were equipped with the practical skills demanded by the workforce.
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
