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CIHRM Ghana holds 15th graduation
The 15th Graduation ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana has been held in Accra.
The event saw the graduation of 316 individuals, consisting of 58 men and 258 women.
The President of CIHRM Ghana, Dr. Edward Kwapong, complimented the graduates on their selflessness and commitment.
He cautioned that the certificate was only a license to the theatre, adding, “your continued stay, progression and elevation at your workplace will depend on how well you apply this certificate to the demands of your work at the workplace.”
Dr. Kwapong urged the new graduates to enter the workforce as professionals rather than pursuing an academic career.
The Institute, conferred an Honorary Fellow on the Minister of Education , Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.
Dr. Kwapong who performed the honorary ceremony explained that the status of Fellow is the highest level to which a member of the HR professional institute or anyone in Corporate/Industry can aspire.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CIHRM Ghana, Dr. Ebenezer Ofori Agbettor added that “as a Fellow or Honorary Fellow, you should be able to hold your own and make pronouncement on any situation in the profession that you may be confronted with.”
He revealed that the Minister for Education had done so on many fronts, especially in relation to the institute obtaining a Charter Status and the Legislative Instrument (LI), which matured on November, 28 2023, after it was laid in Parliament 21 days ago with the number LI 2474.
He hinted that this year a total of 1,125 students wrote the examinations across the Examination Centres in Kumasi, Ho, Takoradi, Accra and for the first time, in Sunyani.
“These numbers represent candidates who wrote in our January and July Examinations in 2023,” he said.
The guest speaker, Dr. Adutwum, underscored the importance of relevant university programmes in tackling the prevailing unemployment challenges confronting the nation.
Speaking under the theme: “Making Tertiary and Professional Education Count in the World of Work,” Dr. Adutwum said higher education institutions were integral to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive job landscape.
Acknowledging the rapidly evolving nature of industries and the emergence of new job sectors, Dr. Adutwum stressed the need for educational programmes to adapt to these changes.
He emphasised that fostering collaboration between academia and industries was crucial to ensuring that students were equipped with the practical skills demanded by the workforce.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
