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Attach seriousness to girl-child education – Proprietor
Parents have been advised to take the education of the girl-child seriously just as they do for the boy-child.
This is to pave the way for more girls to be in school, be well informed on issues and take the right decisions when it came to making critical choices for their present and future life.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator on Tuesday, the Proprietor of Johniemerz Academy at Gbetsile Mexico in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Rev Johnson Nyarko observed that some challenges the world face today were as a result of the lack of education of the girl-child who had grown to be an illetrate woman.
He said as part of efforts to curb this situation, the school which was four years old had put measures in place to support needy girls by giving their parents the opportunity to pay their fees in instalment to enable more girls to stay in school hence it has 86 girls as compared with boys who were 57 in his school.
He said the school gave equal opportunity to all pupils and, therefore, it was not surprising that it had a Head Prefect being a girl.
Rev Nyarko was of the view that when a woman was well informed on issues, then major part of the world’s challenges would be addressed.
He said issues on malnourishment in children, maternal mortality and morbidity, among others were more likely to be drastically reduced because if a woman was more educated on such subjects, she would know the right approaches to use when she was confronted with these issues.
“An educated woman for instance would know the importance of antenatal and child welfare clinics which would go a long way to save herself, both born and unborn children and her home at large” he stressed.
Rev Nyarko said such decisions which might appear little had a huge impact on the development and population of society.
He said an educated woman was also a confident woman who contributed intellectually at symposia and fora to help in the making of major decisions for society.
He called on all parents to give their all when it came to education of their girl children saying that they would not regret it.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Gbetsile Mexico.
Ghanaian cinema continues to break boundaries as Vibes The Movie has received an official nomination at the prestigious Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) in Toronto.
This latest international recognition is another proud moment for Ghana and a powerful testament to the creativity, originality, and global appeal of Ghanaian storytelling.
Directed by Big Ghun and starring Jeffrey Nortey, Vibes The Movie evolved from the hugely successful social media series, where the beloved characters Obolo Tui and Lil Pui captured the hearts of millions with their unique blend of rap, comedy, and relatable stories about the everyday struggles and ambitions of Ghanaian youth.
The film has already brought honour to Ghana on the international stage, most recently winning an Outstanding Achievement Award at the American Motion Pictures Festival in the United States.
The Chronicle noted that the film was recognized for its originality, craftsmanship, and storytelling impact among a competitive pool of global entries.
Now, with a nomination at TINFF in Canada, Vibes The Movie continues its remarkable journey from the streets of Accra to some of the world’s most respected film platforms.
The nomination underscores the growing global appreciation for authentic African stories and confirms that Ghanaian filmmakers are making a significant mark in international cinema.
As Vibes The Movie flies the Black Star high in Toronto, Ghana celebrates yet another cultural achievement that showcases the country’s talent, resilience, and storytelling excellence to the world
A prominent member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has broken silence on the deep-seated internal machinations within the party, warning that the continuous victimization of members could severely jeopardize unity ahead of the general elections.
In a post on the party’s internal democratic processes, the former National Entrpreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) boss, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah revealed how personal ambitions were stifled by party elites in the Asante Akyem Central constituency, despite overwhelming grassroots support.
According to the aggrieved party member, the decision to run for the parliamentary seat was not a self-serving agenda but a direct response to a call to service by the local constituents.
“My Asante Akyem Central people loved my politics and approached me to come and serve them as MP,” he stated.
He added that “But my own party elders blocked me and supported the incumbent MP to cheat through the system as if I was an outsider.”
The unfair playing field he revealed led to a massive financial distress. The stalwart disclosed incurring massive debts across two consecutive primary election cycles, alongside other personal challenges.
Despite the systemic sabotage, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah noted that he remained loyal, continuously defending both the NPP party and the government’s policies at all levels.
“Seeing what’s going on in the current polling station elections in several constituencies, it seems not much has changed,” he warned.
“The victimization of those who want to challenge current or former MPs should stop,” he stated.
With the general elections approaching, he cautioned,”You don’t treat party people anyhow and expect unconditional unity for the general elections.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
