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Girls-In-ICT Mentorship Day Inspires 1,000 Beneficiaries at Ho
Over 1,000 girls gathered on June 24, 2025 at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Cedi Auditorium in Ho, for the 2025 Girls-In-ICT Mentorship Day.
It was an event aimed at inspiring the beneciary girls to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and STEM fields.
The event, organized under the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations’ flagship Girls-In-ICT initiative, brought together leading women experts in ICT to mentor and inspire the next generation of female tech leaders.
The Chairperson, Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni, emphasized that the initiative is part of the Ministry’s target to train 3,000 girls and 300 ICT/STEM teachers across the Volta, Upper East, and Upper West Regions this year, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to digital inclusion.
She highlighted the underrepresentation of women in ICT, noting that only 30% of ICT professionals globally are women, with even lower figures in Africa and Ghana. This, she said, underscores the urgent need to include more girls and women in technology.
Addressing the mentees, she praised their achievements, stating that their mastery of coding, application design, and problem-solving are not just skills but powerful tools to reshape Ghana’s technological landscape.
”As you sit here in this room, you embody something truly outstanding. Every line of code you have mastered, every application you have designed, every challenge you have overcome in your ICT training are not simply skills you have acquired. They are powerful tools you now possess to reshape our nation’s technological landscape.” She reiterated
She challenged stereotypes, declaring that the certificates awarded to the girls are “bold declarations challenging outdated stereotypes” and proof that young women can excel in advanced ICT concepts.
Ms. Amankwaa underscored the transformative power of mentorship, describing it as a “sacred space” where questions are encouraged, dreams are nurtured, and confidence is built.
She called on the girls to engage fully, ask bold questions, and dream without reservation, urging them to see the event as a launchpad for greatness.
”what we are creating here today through mentorship represent nothing less than a magical transformation of raw potential into tangible achievement. This is far more than just another program; it is a thriving ecosystem where brilliance is nurtured, where “I think I can” evolves into “I know I will,” and where the seeds of today’s curiosity blossom into tomorrow’s groundbreaking innovations”. She added
The Chairperson concluded by reminding participants that the future of technology in Ghana depends on their passion, creativity, and dedication, and encouraged them to seize the opportunities ahead.
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Government to train chiefs in Volta Region to resolve disputes and improve local governance – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy will roll out capacity building workshops to strengthen the leadership of traditional rulers in the Volta Region.
The initiative, he said, is part of a bigger plan to enhance the role of chiefs in governance, conflict resolution, and community development particularly in Volta, where chieftaincy disputes are on the rise.
According to the President, the workshops will equip chiefs and traditional council staff with the skills and knowledge to manage disputes, handle community affairs, and better understand their statutory responsibilities.
He made this known during a high-level engagement with the Volta Region House of Chiefs at the Flagstaff House.
The chiefs had raised concerns about the increasing number of unresolved chieftaincy disputes and the limited capacity of newly inaugurated traditional councils.
President Mahama acknowledged the challenges and said government would provide direct funding to support these workshops and ensure that traditional leaders in the region are empowered to function effectively.
He stressed that strengthening the institution of chieftaincy was critical to maintaining peace and stability at the community level, and would support efforts in decentralization and grassroots development.
The President also expressed hope that the ongoing constitutional review process would capture the views of traditional authorities particularly in enhancing their role in sanitation, civic education, and environmental management.
President of the Volta Region House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, welcomed the announcement and said the Volta regional house of chiefs was ready to partner with the government to resolve disputes and promote development at the local level.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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UHAS to undergo expansion, additional campuses to be opened in the Volta Region.
President John Dramani Mahama says the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) will soon be expanded with new campuses in the Volta Region to boost healthcare training and job creation.
The initiative, he explained, is part of efforts to produce more qualified medical professionals while also opening up global employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
President Mahama shared this update during an engagement with the Volta Region House of Chiefs at the Flagstaff House.
He said the government was working to put the university’s expansion back on track following delays in recent years.
According to him, the additional campuses will help meet growing demand for healthcare services locally and abroad.
“This will allow us to train more health professionals who can take advantage of international opportunities,” he said, adding that countries such as Barbados and the Bahamas have already shown interest in hiring Ghanaian doctors and nurses.
He also noted that the expansion forms part of a larger plan to develop the region’s human capital and strengthen its role in national development.
President of the Volta Region House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, described the news as timely and welcomed the focus on health and education.
He assured the government of the house of chiefs’ support in helping the initiative succeed.
The visit touched on several other regional priorities, including agriculture, infrastructure, chieftaincy, and education, with both sides pledging continued collaboration for the region’s growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
