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Girls’ education key to transforming families, building stronger communities — CAMFED Ghana
The Executive Director of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Abdul-Rashid Safian, has called for renewed national commitment to girls’ education, describing it as the key to unlocking potential, transforming families, and building stronger communities.
Speaking at the CAMFED Ghana 2025 Convening held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business, Madam Safian shared compelling evidence of the life-changing impact of education on young women.
“When you educate a girl, her marriage is delayed, her children are healthier, and she becomes economically empowered,” she said, drawing applause from the audience of students, educators, and policymakers.
CAMFED Ghana, a leading organisation championing girls’ education and young women’s empowerment, currently supports 781 marginalised young women across public tertiary institutions in Ghana.
The support package includes tuition, accommodation, stipends, and other academic-related expenses—removing financial barriers that often derail the dreams of brilliant but underserved girls.
Madam Safian expressed concern about persistent challenges such as early marriage, lack of family support, and societal pressures that limit girls’ educational journeys. She emphasised the importance of engaging parents and communities to build understanding and support for the programme.
“When women are given the opportunity to learn, they nurture themselves and others. That’s how we build resilient families and communities,” she said.
The convening also featured a strong endorsement from the Ministry of Education, represented by Mr Frank Asiedu, Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating early marriage and promoting girls’ education through collaborative efforts. He revealed that the Ministry was working hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Gender and other stakeholders to create policies that support girl-child education and protect vulnerable girls from harmful practices.
“This is a collective effort,” he stressed. “Together, we can build a supportive environment where girls thrive and reach their full potential.”
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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The Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
