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‘Don’t be copycats, be yourselves’ …Educationist tells youth
A Deputy Director of Education, Mr Samuel Blankson Adjei, has urged the youth to resist the temptation of copying others because “the world does not need another version of someone else.”
Speaking at Hilltop School’s 20th graduation ceremony on Saturday, Mr Adjei warned the 78 graduating students against becoming replicas in what he described as ‘an age of replication.’
“We are living in an age of replication from fashion trends to social media, from career choices to personal beliefs,” he told the ceremony marking both the graduation and the school’s 28th anniversary.
The event, held under the theme, “In the World of Copies, Remain Authentic,” saw 71 Junior High School students and seven Senior High School students receive their certificates.
Ms Abdul Ilham Rahman emerged as the ceremony’s academic star, sweeping awards in Physics, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics.
Ms Boakye Josepha Akosua followed closely, topping English Language, Management in Living, Clothing and Textile, and Social Studies.
Mr Adjei challenged the graduates to cultivate their own identities rather than succumb to social pressure to conform.
“Being authentic is not merely being different, it’s about being true to your values even when compromise seems convenient,” he said. “Choose to be original and not be a carbon copy for history does not recognise perfect people but originals.”
The Deputy Director warned that while imitation might offer comfort and social approval, it robs people of their ingenuity and therefore, encouraged the graduates to embrace their uniqueness.
“Be brave, be authentic because your uniqueness is what makes you special. Your authenticity might be the spark that lights another person’s courage,” he added.
Mr Adjei reiterated: “Don’t be a carbon copy because the world does not need another version of someone else. It needs the full untainted, unapologetic version of you.”
The ceremony featured cultural displays, a fashion show by pre-school pupils and choreography performances
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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