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Foto4Change presents photography equipment to Savelugu School for the Deaf
Foto4change Foundation, a Non-governmental organisation, has presented photography equipment to Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern region of Ghana.
The items presented to the school included camera, speedlite, tripod, and other accessories.
Presenting the items, Mr. Geoffrey Buta, a multiple-award winning photojournalist and the team lead at Foto4change Foundation said, the goal is to support and educate students from Schools for the Deaf in the country.
He said, the importance of visual storytelling and supporting these special students has become more necessary than ever, as it has the power to shape their perception, tell their own stories and make history.
He also said the presentation is to equip the students to express themselves on how visual storytelling is a very effective means of self-expression for the students against social issues that affect them and also the journey to becoming young professional visual journalists.
“Students will also be coached by some of the leading photo professionals in the country from whom they will receive training, inspirational lectures as well as having their portfolios reviewed within a group session”, he added. 
Mr. Buta further said that the mentors will share practical advice as well as their thoughts and perspectives on trends and developments in the industry.
“Part of Foto4change’s goal is also turning these special young talents into world-renowned professional visual storytellers to champion future visual storytelling by giving them the tools, knowledge and opportunity to advance their careers and build on their skills,” he added.
After the training, there will be a national photography contest among the schools and an exhibition where students from the school will be awarded.
After the presentation, Aisha Yakubu, a female student, expressed her joy as she operated the camera for the first time, “This is a dream come true, as I have been yearning to become a visual storyteller”.
Ms. Nora Naaso, Headmistress of the school commended Mr. Geoffrey Buta and the team from Foto4change for their initiative, saying it will help produce first-ever people with special needs visual journalists in the country.
“As we speak, there is no single professional journalist or cameraman in the country we can boost off, despite it being some of the student’s dream of becoming one,” she noted.
She said that despite their effort to encourage the students to partake in their studies, there is no single teacher to take them through.
“With education and coaching as part of the initiative to nurture the creativity in these young people, especially the girls,” and called for more support in the area of art so that the young ones can have a practical feel of whatever they are taught.
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
