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Include entrepreneurship in JHS, SHS academic curricula …Nhyiaeso MP advocates
Dr Stephen Amoah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso, has advocated the urgent need to include entrepreneurship as a core subject in the Junior High School (JHS) academic curricula and as an elective course in the Senior High School (SHS) curricula, respectively.
The legislator was of the firm conviction that if entrepreneurship was fully integrated into the country’s education system, it would ignite students’ interest in the course and create their own businesses after school.
That way, he said, it would minimise youth unemployment in the country and lift the pressure on the government to always find avenues to recruit graduates into the public sector.
Dr Stephen Amoah made the remarks in a statement read on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday.
Entrepreneurship is the ability to set up a new business and develop one’s own business with the intention of making a profit, instead of relying on existing and flourishing businesses.
The Nhyiaeso lawmaker was of the belief that if entrepreneurship was given the needed national attention, it would stimulate socio-economic growth and stability.
“The job market in Ghana is congested therefore putting most of the youth in undesirable situations including insecurity, armed robbery, teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases,” he noted.
According to the Data Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, only 10 per cent of Ghanaian graduates secure jobs within a year of graduation.
The way to deal with graduate unemployment, according to the legislator, was by integrating entrepreneurship as a key policy intervention.
The Ghana Statistical Service also said graduate job-hunting during the period of graduation has always been a laborious experience, leading to stressful conditions.
The Ghana Education Sector Report said about 109,874 graduated annually from the universities, however, only 10 per cent secure regular job within a year of graduation.
Dr Amoah noted that Ghana, being a developing nation, endowed with many natural resources must leverage on her resources to create jobs for the teeming youth to contribute their quota to national development. –GNA
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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