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Workshop to equip young professionals, entrepreneurs with leadership skills ends
A training programme aimed at equipping young professionals and entrepreneurs with leadership skills has ended in Accra.
The Emerging Leaders Training Programme, organised by the Women’s Leadership Development Institute (WoLDI), was aimed at driving positive change in the society.
The programme which began on April 13 and ended on May 26, focused on three key thematic areas which included influence, impact and legacy and was aimed at nurturing a new generation of purpose-driven leaders.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, , a Human Resource Specialist, Ms Patience Antonio said the initiative formed part of the institute’s vision to promote structured leadership development in Ghana and across Africa.
According to her, participants were trained in leadership development, goal-setting, self-management, relationship building, and collaboration, networking and effective communication.
Ms Antonio noted that the ‘influence’ module helped participants build confidence, improve communication and develop stronger interpersonal relationships.
She added that the ‘impact’ component would focus on problem-solving, accountability and achieving meaningful results, while the “legacy” aspect would encourage mentorship and sustainable leadership growth.
“The world is changing rapidly and there is the need for leaders who are innovative, responsible and capable of creating positive impact in their communities and organisations,” she stated.
Ms Antonio said the programme was delivered online through interactive sessions, case studies, group discussions and mentorship engagements.
She further indicated that experienced leaders mentored participants throughout the training period to support their personal and professional development.
Ms Antonio expressed optimism that the initiative would help strengthen leadership capacity among young people and prepare them to contribute meaningfully to national development.
She mentioned that a graduation ceremony would take place on June 6, 2026.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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.
The Danish Children Fund (DCF), a Denmark-based NGO supporting children’s education, has encouraged students to prioritise their education and desist from misuse and abuse of drugs to enhance their holistic growth and development.
The call was made during a day’s sensitisation seminar on drug abused for students in Tamale to help them make informed life choices and stay away from abusing drug substances.
The event, held under an initiative dubbed: ‘Youths in Focus,’ brought together students, teachers and officials from the Ghana Police Service, Narcotics Control Commission and Ghana Education Service to educate young people on the dangers associated with drugs abused and their addiction trends.
Mr Benjamin Yin, Project Manager of DCF and Headmaster of Kalpohin SDA Basic School, speaking during the event, said the intervention was necessitated by increasing concerns over drugs abused among the youth in Tamale.
He said the organisation, which primarily focused on supporting needy children to remain in school, recognised the need to complement educational support with interventions that empowered young people to make responsible decisions.
Mr Yin highlighted some achievements of the DCF in the education sector in Tamale and said the organisation currently sponsored 55 vulnerable children to remain in school, most of whom were orphans.
He explained that out of the number, 23 beneficiaries were at Kalpohin SDA School, 18 at Tamale SDA School and 15 at Jakarayili School.
He said the support package included learning materials, food and other essential items to prevent school dropouts.
Beyond educational sponsorship, he said the organisation had invested in educational infrastructure to improve learning environments in beneficiary schools.
The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr Richard Akumi, Deputy Northern Regional Crime Officer, who addressed the students during the event, described the abuse of drugs among young people as a major challenge requiring collective action.
He said the Ghana Police Service had intensified efforts to tackle the abuse of drug in the region through law enforcement operations and community sensitisation programmes.
ASP Mr Akumi noted that the Northern Regional Police Command’s Special Operations Team had been carrying out operations across Tamale to dismantle drug hotspots and arrest suspects involved in drug-related activities. –GNA
