About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.

It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.

The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.

It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.

According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.

“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.

She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.

According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.

She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.

Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.

Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.

According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.

Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.

By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu

The Stewardship Director of the South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM) of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ps. Richard Kwabena Daves, has urged believers to apply wisdom in taking major decisions concerning their lives to avoid costly mistakes.

According to him, wisdom enables individuals to discern right from wrong and manage resource effectively.

 “Many challenges people face is as a result from poor decision-making and a failure for guidance before action,” he explained.

Speaking at the climax of a Stewardship Revival Week at the New Life Seventh-day Adventist (S.D.A) Church last Saturday, Pastor Daves, who was also the former President of the Oti Ghana Mission, Jasikan in the Oti region advised the congregation to embrace hard work and approach God boldly for every need in their lives.

“When you give to God financially, and to the poor and needy, God opens a new door for you. You will be blessed and able to pay your taxes and other obligations to your country,” he added. 

Pastor Daves encouraged members to plan their expenses wisely and adopt a business mind-set, start small, seek mentors, and spend wisely.

 “Your product shouldn’t be more expensive, look out for moderate prices to attract more customers,” he advised.

 He added that God gives instructions during financial crises and can reveal where financial provision is located, adding that “God rewards productivity with more increase,”, he said.

The New Life District Pastor, Asante Amaniampong Danso, commended members for their commitment and urged them to put the message into practice.

Picture: Pastor Richard Kwabena Daves

By Linda Abrefi Wadie