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Happy International Boy-child Day!
May 16 is International Boy-child Day….
I have all three of my most beloved as sons…….no daughters……..
….and yet I have celebrated International Women’s Day religiously; even finding a way to adapt the celebration of this day in a female college in Saudi Arabia with the Motawa at our gates in March 2015!
A shame I got to know about an International day for the Boy-child on May 16, a few months ago.
…but it is not ever too late to seek the empowerment of the Boy-child by ‘celebrating the unique potential and contributions of boys while also acknowledging the challenges they face. It’s a day to encourage their growth, empower them, and foster a supportive environment where they can thrive.’
Interesting to read this during my research of the International Boy-child Day as indeed it is not any different from all I have championed in celebrating the Girl-child; International Women’s day on March 8 each year.
Interesting also to note that EMPOWERMENT is the key objective in celebrating this ‘International Boy-child day.’
This should in my opinion call for a re-visit of the true meaning of ‘EMPOWERMENT’ which has been the main objective of most ‘Girl-child’ agendum; and now, ‘Boy-child agendum.
As my research into a celebration of an international Boy-child took its turns and twists, I couldn’t help but wonder how utopian a world it would be if all the ‘International Day celebrations’ for boys, girls, men or women were amalgamated into one BIG International EVERYDAY celebration for the entire EVERYBODY!!
A celebration where everybody felt empowered……
An EVERYDAY celebration where the entire EVERYBODY’s empowerment was acknowledged, respected and celebrated.
Taking a moment to picture how this will go for families who beget communities that beget societies that beget nations, that then meaningfully encompass us all in our entirety, further research led me to the following summaries:
Women Empowerment: ‘Promoting women’s sense of self-worth, their ability to determine their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.’
Children Empowerment: Girl-child; Boy-child: Allowing children to become stronger and more confident, against a backdrop of the cultural, traditional and religious environment of their heritage and taking responsibilities for their actions.
Men Empowerment: Building confidence and self-esteem in a manner that makes them better placed to be great family men and true leaders of their communities.
Inherent in the above process of EMPOWERMENT for each one of us will be the strength to make sound choices; the grace also to acknowledge and respect the EMPOWERMENT of one another-the end result of this only making each individual, boy, girl, man, and woman a better version of themselves…
As we add May 16 to all the International-Day celebrations already known and celebrated, perhaps it is time to make everyday a celebration of a Happy Humanity Day; a daily celebration of our own EMPOWERMENT; of other people’s EMPOWERMENT.
By Dzigbordi B-A
For generations of graduates, the University of Ghana has shaped some of life’s most meaningful moments.
It is where lifelong friendships were formed, marriages began, business ideas took shape, partnerships were built, entrepreneurs nurtured, and identities discovered.
UG became a shared home, one that inspired pride and a deep sense of belonging. Yet, as the years pass and life takes alumni into different careers, countries, and seasons, many gradually lose touch with the University and with one another.
On 28 May 2026, the University of Ghana will officially launch the University of Ghana Global Alumni Network (UGA Network) App, a digital platform designed to foster and strengthen lifelong connections between the University and its alumni worldwide.
The launch, scheduled to take place at the University of Ghana, marks a significant shift in alumni engagement and development, from fragmented, informal networks to a single, trusted, and official digital home for all Legonites.
For years, alumni engagement has largely depended on WhatsApp groups, social media pages, and independent alumni groups.
While these channels have kept conversations alive, they have also created fragmentation, making it difficult to maintain accurate records, share official updates, and mobilise alumni for mentorship, networking, and institutional development.
The UGA Network App was developed to address this gap.
It provides a secure platform where alumni can register, verify their alumni status, update their profiles, reconnect with classmates and year groups, and stay informed about university and alumni initiatives, all in one place.
At the heart of the UGA Network App is a simple idea: alumni should never feel like outsiders to the University they helped build.
Designed with alumni experiences in mind, the platform makes it easy to rediscover old bonds, build new professional relationships, participate in alumni events, and contribute meaningfully to the University’s advancement.
Whether a recent graduate navigating early career decisions or a seasoned professional seeking to give back, the app creates space for every alum to belong and participate.
The UGA Network App is the official alumni engagement platform of the University of Ghana, managed by the Institutional Advancement Directorate, in collaboration with the Information Technology Directorate.
Built on a verified and secure alumni database, the platform protects personal information while ensuring credibility and trust for users.
As the University prepares to unveil the UGA Network App, alumni are invited to register, reconnect, and belong.
The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL) to suspend the implementation of its proposed 0.75 percent fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers pending further consultations.
The proposed charge was scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026.
In a press release issued by its Communications Department, the central bank said the decision to halt the implementation was to allow for further engagement on the matter.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the move forms part of efforts to ensure that any changes in charges within the mobile financial services sector are introduced fairly and in a way that protects consumers.
The Bank said it remains committed to safeguarding the financial wellbeing of users of mobile money and other digital financial services.
The proposed fee had generated public discussions ahead of its planned implementation date.
However, the Bank of Ghana did not indicate when a final decision on the proposed charge would be announced.
By: Jacob Aggrey
