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All set for Women In Sustainability Africa Summit and launch on May 1
Stakeholders will gather on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Women In Sustainability Africa Summit (WiSA) and Launch.
The summit is slated to take place at Wesley Towers, Ridge, Accra – Ghana from 8:30am.
The maiden event is under the theme, ‘The role of women as source of labour and agents of sustainability.’
The Programme organised by Women In Sustainability Africa (WiSA) is in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, and Ministry of State for Climate Change and Sustainability , the League of Extraordinary Women Network and EIB Network.
The summit will be graced by H.E Jewel Taylor – former Vice President of Liberia, Dr.Agnes Naa Momo Lartey – Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection – Ghana, Hon. Rashid Pelpuo – Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment – Ghana, Hon.Issifu Seidu – Minister of State, for Climate Change and Sustainability – Ghana and Nana Yaa Sarpong, Women and Sustainability Advocate
Other speakers include, Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment Ghana – Hon. George Opare Addo, MASLOC boss – Hon. Abigail Elorm Yaa Mensah, H.E Edmond Moukala – UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Ama Pratt – Press Secretary and Spokesperson to the Vice President of Ghana, Community Impact Strategist, Global Partnerships Advisor and Leadership Development Consultant – Dr.KY Dele and the Chief Executive Officer of Excellence In Broadcasting(EIB) – Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi.
According to the convenor, Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong said, the organisation will work with men, he for she champions, CSOs, Corporate Institutions, local and International Development Organizations to bring all women and women groups together (especially those at the grassroots level) to foster the achievement of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) accross Africa.
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong said this summit stands for the development of new perspectives and catalytic ideas towards accelerating growth for the achievement of the SDGs including Gender Inequality.
According to her, she believes women are best positioned for ethical leadership and to lead the drive for the achievement of the SDGs so they could leave this world in a better shape than everyone came to meet it.
“And that we must achieve this through the collaborative efforts of both men and women. We redefine INCLUSION to include working hand in hand with our men. We work with all persons, bodies and He for She Champions to fast track the achievement of the SDGs and to bridge the Inequality gaps. We encourage our men to stand with our women. Together we stand, Divided we fall,” She concluded.
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, an accomplished Media Practitioner who celebrates 26 years experience in Media this year, is the General Manager of EIB Network, an Entrepreneur, an International Trade & Business Consultant and also an ordained Pastor of Eternal Life Church Global.
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The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has accepted an apology from the Minority leader in Parliament following allegations of corruption in the recruitment process of the security services.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, he indicated that the accusations were painful because they portrayed his actions in a way that suggested criminal wrongdoing.
“It is painful to be wrongly accused or for your actions to be misconstrued and labelled differently from your intention, especially when it is linked with criminality and serious wrongdoing,” he stated.
Mr Mubarak noted that although he was deeply hurt and worried by the allegations, he had decided to accept the apology wholeheartedly.
According to him, the issue should guide members of the House and public officials to focus on ensuring that the right things are done without attempting to destroy one another.
He assured the Minority that the Interior Ministry and the various security service commanders remain committed to transparency and accountability in their work.
The Minister added that the ministry would be ready to address any concerns raised by the Minority or other members of Parliament regarding recruitment into the security services.
He further appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to consider expunging from the parliamentary records the false comments.
Mr Mubarak expressed appreciation to the Speaker for handling the matter and emphasised the need for cooperation among members of Parliament to ensure fairness and proper oversight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
THE Gospel Advocates (TGA), a non-denominational evangelistic Christian organisation last Saturday donated a number of educational logistics to the Dodi Asantekrom Basic School in the Eastern region of Ghana.
The gesture was to mark the seventh anniversary of the organisation made up of professionals committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to students in senior high schools, particularly in rural communities.
TGA also seeks to inspire students towards attaining academic excellence and guiding them towards optimising the various learning opportunities and academic programmes available at the tertiary level.
Among the items donated were 100 desks, 10 cupboards, 10 desktop computers, two laptops, 10 teachers’ tables and chairs and others.
The group also held its annual outreach programme that had a significant impact in the community through initiatives such as feeding 500 children with hot meals and assorted drinks, providing free medical screening and drugs for 500 adults and youth and conducting health education and sensitisation for both children and adults.
TGA also took upon itself to restock the community clinic with essential medicines and distributed food items, plastic bowls, cups and clothing to members of the community.
The initiative, according to officials of the group, was supported by ORSAM Limited, Doctors Save Lives Foundation, Johnson Tord Foundation, El-Shaddai Mothercare, Exceed Alliance Limited, GB Foods Ghana Limited, Qualiplast Limited, Phyto-Riker (Gihoc) Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cosa Bright Ghana, Kabs Pharmacy, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, Pill Bay Pharmacy and Bamah 3.7.7.
“We are deeply grateful for their immense support and partnership in bringing hope, relief, and practical assistance to the people of Dodi Asantekrom,” the officials said.
In a statement, the President and Chairman of The Gospel Advocates, Mr. Selom Kpikpitse, said the donation to Dodi Asantekrom forms part of TGA’s broader mission to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ among students and youth in rural communities through teachings, music and arts.
He explained that the meals provided to over 500 pupils were in line with the organization’s annual “Feed the Kidz Project,” which demonstrates Christ’s love.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, the Headmaster, Mr. Otumfour Newton, expressed gratitude to TGA and its sponsors, saying that “the items would significantly enhance teaching and learning while improving the overall welfare and development of the pupils.”
Mr. Newton also commended the team for the free medical screenings for adults and youth in the community, and other community engagements.
Medical supplies were also donated to the Dodi Asantekrom CHPS compound and received on behalf of the facility by Mr. Amefu, a Physician Assistant.
By Spectator Reporter
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