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Girls’ education key to transforming families, building stronger communities — CAMFED Ghana
The Executive Director of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Abdul-Rashid Safian, has called for renewed national commitment to girls’ education, describing it as the key to unlocking potential, transforming families, and building stronger communities.
Speaking at the CAMFED Ghana 2025 Convening held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business, Madam Safian shared compelling evidence of the life-changing impact of education on young women.
“When you educate a girl, her marriage is delayed, her children are healthier, and she becomes economically empowered,” she said, drawing applause from the audience of students, educators, and policymakers.
CAMFED Ghana, a leading organisation championing girls’ education and young women’s empowerment, currently supports 781 marginalised young women across public tertiary institutions in Ghana.
The support package includes tuition, accommodation, stipends, and other academic-related expenses—removing financial barriers that often derail the dreams of brilliant but underserved girls.
Madam Safian expressed concern about persistent challenges such as early marriage, lack of family support, and societal pressures that limit girls’ educational journeys. She emphasised the importance of engaging parents and communities to build understanding and support for the programme.
“When women are given the opportunity to learn, they nurture themselves and others. That’s how we build resilient families and communities,” she said.
The convening also featured a strong endorsement from the Ministry of Education, represented by Mr Frank Asiedu, Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating early marriage and promoting girls’ education through collaborative efforts. He revealed that the Ministry was working hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Gender and other stakeholders to create policies that support girl-child education and protect vulnerable girls from harmful practices.
“This is a collective effort,” he stressed. “Together, we can build a supportive environment where girls thrive and reach their full potential.”
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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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
