Connect with us

Hot!

Age, gender not barriers to career dreams

Published

on

• Lawyer Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie

Lawyer Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie

 “Age should not be a barrier to one’s success, and neither should your gender,” Mrs Gifty Afenyi- Dadzie has advised.

The veteran journalist gave the advice after her call to the bar last week.

The experienced media practitioner who rose to head the Ghana Journal­ists Association (GJA) and served as a former member of the Council of State was part of 182 newly qualified lawyers who were inducted into the legal profession.

Advertisement

She attributed her achievement to hard work and a strong desire to pur­sue and realise career dreams despite an advancement in age and barriers associated with gender.

Lawyer Gifty Afenyi Dadzie2
Lawyer Gifty Afenyi Dadzie2

Obviously the cynosure of all eyes as a result of the various activities she has involved in, Mrs Afenyi Dadzie advised both the youth and the old not to give up on their career dreams until they were achieved.

Speaking to the media, the 66-year-old said “My journey has been relentless, passionate and vision driven. Age should not be a barrier to your success, and neither should your gender.”

She said the knowledge acquired would enhance her contribution to­wards Ghana’s democracy.

Mrs Afenyi-Dadzie who is also the National Prayer Director of Aglow International urged the people not to relent on achieving their dreams, adding: “when you think you are fail­ing, persevere and God will see you through.”

Advertisement

“For me this is the doing of the Lord and it’s marvelous in our sight,” she said.

She commenced her legal educa­tion at the University of London and continued her post-call at the Ghana School of Law.

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, cautioned the new law­yers not to take shortcuts in pursuit of justice for their clients, adding that it would build their competence in the legal profession.

“You cannot take shortcuts or assume that the rights and interests of those you serve can be rescued without proper preparation.

Advertisement

“The legal profession demands a high level of expertise and we owe a debt to put in all the preparatory hard work, and seek assistance where necessary, in order to deliver quality justice,” the Chief Justice said.

Present were members of the coun­cil led by the Chief Justice, Justices of the superior courts of judicature, Director of Legal Education at the Ghana School of Law, Deputy Attor­ney General and Minister of Justice and Deans of the various faculties of law.

 By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu

Advertisement
Continue Reading
Advertisement

Hot!

Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money

Published

on

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.

The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.

According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.

The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.

Advertisement

A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.

The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.

The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.

The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.

Advertisement

By: Jacob Aggrey

Continue Reading

Hot!

Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

Published

on

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.

He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.

Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.

The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.

Advertisement

The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.

Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.

He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

Advertisement
Continue Reading
Advertisement

Trending