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GCTULA celebrates 1st anniversary in grand style
Vice Chancellor Prof Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa presenting a Citation to Dr.Josephine Larbi-Appau looking on members of the Association Photos Lizzy Okai
The Ghana Communication Technology University Ladies Association (GCTULA) held a spectacular durbar to commemorate its first anniversary under the theme “The Career Woman, her Home, Work, and Society” in Accra.
The university community, GCTULA members from all across the nation, both young and old, sister lady associations including Times Ladies, University of Ghana Ladies, Ghana Water Company Ladies, and others attended the event.
It was an exciting event with lots of dancing, cultural displays, cutting of ceremonial cake, musical interludes, and a poetry recital on the “Career Woman.”
The ladies danced skillfully to the melodic background tunes performed by the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) Student Choir, looking very stunning in their Unique Ladies’ Association Cloth.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, who is also the Patron of GCTULA, gave a welcome speech in which he reaffirmed the university’s commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere and actively incorporating women in its operations in order to fully realise their potential to influence the university’s future.
The guest speaker, Dr. Josephine Larbi-Appau, urged the ladies and women in general to actively pursue their personal wellness and that of their family with strong interest while ensuring they concentrate well on the upbringing of their children.
She urged the women to conduct themselves professionally at work and refrain from bringing personal matters with them.
The Special Guest of Honour, Oheneyere Gifty Anti encouraged the ladies to be proactive and work for greater heights despite the difficulties they faced.
She advised them to successfully combine their work and personal lives in order to make meaningful contributions to society.
Earlier, Dr. Afia Nyarko Boakye, Vice President of GCTULA and chairperson of the anniversary committee, said “in just one year, the association has grown and thrived, and it’s time to commemorate this milestone with the University Community.”
The association’s motto, according to her, is “Ladies, Together We Rise.”
During the programme, Dr. Larbi-Appau and Oheneyere Gifty Anti received citations which was led by the GCTULA President, Mrs. Susan Aryee.
The Vice Patron of GCTULA, Professor Mrs Rose Mary Amenga-Etego, Dr (Mrs) Juliana Owusu Ansah, Vice Patron of GCTULA, and Mr Emmanuel Baidoo, Registrar of GCTU, all gave messages of goodwill.
By Georgina Quaittoo
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Let’s reintroduce Cultural Studies to complement educational reforms — Tourism Minister
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has emphasised the importance of reintroducing Cultural Studies in schools as part of Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda.
She said Cultural Studies would complement existing efforts to reposition Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to promote digital literacy and expand Creative Arts education.
Speaking at the 2025 Homowo Festival of the people of Ningo-Prampram, held on the theme: “Education: The Best Legacy for our Children,” Madam Gomashie said cultural education was critical to national identity and development.
She noted that the festival’s theme aligned with the Government’s vision to transform education in Ghana and encouraged the youth to embrace it not only as a means of personal development but also as a way of preserving traditional values.
These values, including patience, wisdom, and hard work, were at the core of the Homowo celebration, the Minister said.
“Cultural festivals like Homowo are vital instruments for strengthening cultural identity, preserving historical memory, and fostering national unity. Additionally, festivals serve as platforms for educating the youth through storytelling, music, dance, and other traditional practices, while also providing opportunities for community engagement.”
Madam Gomashie highlighted the strong foundation that Ghana’s tourism was built on, which included culture, traditions, and the creative industry, collectively contributing to over GH¢4.8 billion to the economy.
“Festivals give tourists reasons to visit our country. Therefore, with the right infrastructure and the development of all the domains, the sector can do more than what has been recorded,” she added.
Mr Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, commended the community for their vibrant participation in the festival. He announced plans for the construction of a new nursing training school in Ningo, aimed at expanding access to healthcare education in the area.
Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, Paramount Chief of Great Ningo Traditional Area; King Dr Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Nene Tetteh Wakah III, Paramount Chief of the Prampram Traditional Area; Prof. Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area; Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II, Paramount Queen Mother of Great Ningo; and Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Special Envoy on Religion and Inter-Faith Affairs, who represented the Chief of Staff, were among dignitaries at the festival. -GNA
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Focus on more pressing issues like Galamsey, not hate speech – Ellen Ama Daaku to Mahama
An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,Ellen Ama Daaku has advised President John Dramani Mahama to shift his attention from social media hate speech to more urgent national issues such as illegal mining.
Speaking in an interview, she noted that the President’s recent comments about tracking the IP addresses of people who spread hate speech were unnecessary.
According to her, President Mahama must first define what he considers to be hate speech before seeking to punish people for it.
Ms. Daaku argued that the President himself had benefitted from hate speech and social media attacks in the past when he was in opposition.
She said even during his time in government, he described his opponents and their tribesmen in unpalatable terms, which later drew complaints from former President Nana Akufo-Addo to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
She stressed that harsh criticism of leaders on social media should not automatically be considered hate speech, adding that former leaders, including former President Nana Akufo-Addo had all been subjected to it.
“He is only feeling what Nana Akufo-Addo went through for eight years,” she remarked.
While acknowledging the need to regulate misconduct online, Ms. Daaku insisted that going after social media activists should not be a priority.
She noted that many political activists, including herself, had been insulted and attacked online but never called for arrests.
She concluded that President Mahama should focus his energy on solving pressing problems such as galamsey and the economy instead of concentrating on critics on social media.
By: Jacob Aggrey
