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Beware of choices you make when angry …It can define your path in life, youth told
The third edition of Aj Inspires, a flagship school outreach programme by Aj’s Help the Needy Project, has been held.
The event reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to nurturing and empowering young people through education, mentorship, and practical life guidance.
It focuses on inspiring students through structured guidance and counselling sessions and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4 and 6.
This edition attracted experts from different professional backgrounds to engage learners on critical aspects of personal development, emotional intelligence, health awareness, and academic excellence.
Delivering the first session of the day, the Founder of Dangana Foundation, Mr Nashiru Momori, spoke extensively on anger management, a topic he described as both “timely and essential” for young people, explaining that while anger was a natural human emotion, the inability to manage it effectively can lead to serious consequences.
“Anger is not entirely negative,” Mr Momori stated. “In some situations, it can push you to stand up for what is right. However, when it becomes excessive or uncontrolled, it can destroy relationships, affect your academic performance, and even harm your future.”
“Learn to manage your anger before it manages you,” he advised. “The choices you make in moments of anger can define your path in life.”
Students responded positively to the session, with many expressing appreciation for the relatable examples and practical advice shared.
On health education, Miss Amanda Akonnorbea, a Health Promotion Officer, said menstrual hygiene was not only a matter of cleanliness but also a critical component of overall health and self-confidence.
“Maintaining proper menstrual hygiene is essential for your well-being,” Miss Akonnorbea said. “It helps prevent infections and allows you to feel comfortable and confident, especially in school.”
She educated students on the correct use and disposal of sanitary products, stressing the importance of changing pads regularly and maintaining personal hygiene.
She also encouraged young girls not to feel ashamed of menstruation but rather to embrace it as a natural biological process.
Adding to the day’s impactful discussions, Mr Eric Grundberry Aidoo-Gabrah, Founder of Tads Fashion Institute, addressed students on the importance of education, discipline, and personal values.
Mr Aidoo-Gabrah urged the students to remain committed to their goals despite challenges, reminding them that perseverance was key to achieving success.
The programme concluded with a powerful address from the Founder of Aj’s Help the Needy Project, Mrs Anita Opoku-Appiah, who reiterated the importance of education and determination in shaping a better future.
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, has toured a leading solar energy facility in Canada following the submission of a Letter of Intent and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed 270MW solar power project in his constituency.
The MP was invited to Canada to inspect the operations and technology behind AKA Energy Systems, the company partnering with the Gomoa Special Economic Zone to develop the landmark renewable energy facility.
During the tour, Mr. Obeng was taken through the company’s advanced solar infrastructure, engineering processes, and long-term energy management systems.
Senior officials of AKA Energy Systems provided insights into how the technology can be adapted to meet Ghana’s power needs while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
“This project is not just about megawatts. It’s about energy security, industrialization, and jobs for the people of Gomoa Central,” Mr. Obeng said after the facility visit.
He added that “Seeing the technology firsthand confirms that solar can be a real solution for powering factories and homes reliably.”
The 270MW solar plant forms the energy backbone of the Gomoa Special Economic Zone, a project the MP says will position the area as a competitive hub for manufacturing and exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA.
According to Mr. Obeng, Africa’s industrial future hinges on solving the power problem first.
“Too many countries try to attract factories before fixing energy. We are determined not to put the cart before the horse. Before industries arrive, the power must already be here,” he explained.
He noted that the partnership with AKA Energy Systems reflects a deliberate shift toward clean, affordable, and sustainable energy to drive Ghana’s next phase of growth.
The MP added that the project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation, while also lowering electricity costs for businesses within the zone.
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it. With abundant, reliable, and affordable energy, Gomoa Central can become one of the most attractive industrial destinations in West Africa,” he concluded.
Negotiations on the final investment and implementation timeline for the 270MW facility are expected to continue in the coming months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, in partnership with the Ga East Municipal Assembly, has begun rehabilitation works on the road leading to the Ga East Municipal Hospital to improve access and ease movement for residents and patients.
Speaking on the project, the DRIP Coordinator for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Seth Agboyie, said the team had already worked on the Kwabenya stretch and part of Ablaje under its road reshaping programme.
He explained that although work had to be paused at Ablaje due to pressure, the team returned to complete the current stretch.
He noted that last year, the assembly implemented a programme where teams moved into each electoral area for about ten days to reshape major roads before moving to other communities.
According to him, the current works are a special intervention targeting roads that have become severely damaged due to the rains.
Mr. Agboyie added that the project had faced some delays due to heavy rainfall but resumed when the weather improved.
He said the team is working on a 1.2-kilometre stretch, with about 720 to 730 metres already completed.
He revealed that the intervention was partly supported by a GHS 14,000 contribution from the health workers at the Ga East hospital, which helped facilitate the works.
Residents of Dome-Kwabenya welcomed the project and praised the MP for initiating the road rehabilitation.
They said the intervention was timely and would ease movement, especially for patients and residents who rely on the road to access the hospital.
They noted that the road leading to the hospital had been in a poor state for several years, making it difficult and uncomfortable for patients, drivers, and residents who use the facility.
They explained that the situation often caused delays in accessing healthcare and increased transport difficulties, especially during the rainy season.
Some residents, however, urged contractors to ensure quality work, warning that poorly executed roads often deteriorate quickly.
They called for durability in the construction to prevent a return to bad conditions.
Others also appealed for more development projects across the constituency, saying additional road improvements would further enhance living conditions and demonstrate continued commitment to the area.
By: Jacob Aggrey
