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Don’t compromise standards in nation-building – Prof Dodoo
The Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alexander Dodoo, has said that honesty, truth and standards are the ingredients Ghana needs to build a just, solid society and industry not half truths and double- standards.
“Standards are key in every life but deception and lies don’t help our conditions.
“We need standards and not double- standards as individuals and institutions. We need consistency and reliability. Investment must yield benefits. Leadership is by example; job creation is not about talking.” Prof. Dodoo stressed.
He made these remarks on Wednesday when he chaired a ceremony in Takoradi at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Design Technology Institute (DTI) and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) to champion precision quality, standards and excellence in Ghana’s academia and industry.
The MOU aimed also at equipping young people with precision fabrication skills to boost the competency based learning in technical universities and improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.
Prof. Dodoo again said that enforcement must not be seen in law and order but also in standards stressing “we need to start the transformation now about quality and precision.”
He noted that, God believed in standards and specifications as captured in Gen 1: 28, and, therefore, it was about time Ghanaians began to do the right things for right results in trade and commerce.
The precision advocate added that, providing precision quality skills for students was a sure way to help them enter the job market, saying “I feel ashamed that the right measurements are not being used by industry captains, because everybody is cheating.”
Prof Dodoo wondered why dishonest behaviour seemed to be winning over rights in society, although christians and Muslim had faith and beliefs which could promote standards and for leadership to set good examples.
Quality assurance, he explained, should be applied by industry to promote honesty, excellence and accountability.
“Why do we use ‘olonka’ in this country when weighing scales should be the order of the day? The filling stations are no different. The conversation on standards must be on rules and regulations. Consumers must also hold the powers that be accountable to get results,” Prof. Dodoo stressed.
The Western Regional Minister,Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, advocated a change of the mindset to transform academia, technology, innovations, industry, work ethics and attitude towards development.
The Chief Executive Officer of DTI, Ms Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, reiterated that precison quality was the wheel for the transformation of mindset, saying that “TTU is sitting on gold mine and ought to take a step back and reflect on the new journey for excellence.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
