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Leonora Agyarko encourages girls to embrace leadership and self confidence
Leonora Agyarko a Lawyer, a member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), and patron for National Girls Speech and Debate Championship (NGSDC) has encouraged young girls to believe in their abilities, develop confidence and use their voices to create positive change in society.
Speaking at the National Girls’ Speech and Debate Championship, held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Registered Nurses and Midwives Association auditorium in Accra, she described the programme as an important platform for empowering young women and helping them discover their potential.
Addressing participants at the event, Madam Agyarko welcomed both returning and new contestants and praised them for being part of what she called a meaningful initiative.
“This is the place to be in the city,” she told the participants as she encouraged them to support and congratulate one another.
She reflected on her journey as a young woman pursuing legal education in Ghana.
According to her, when she entered the University of Ghana Law School in 1972, there were only five women in a class of 35 students because it was the only law school in the country at the time.
Madam Agyarko explained that her experiences convinced her that her purpose in life went beyond building a successful legal career.
She noted that she dedicated herself to serving women, especially vulnerable and underserved groups, through organisations such as the International Federation of Women Lawyers.
According to her, she has spent more than 40 years supporting women and helping them preserve their dignity and self worth.
She added that she has also worked with children, particularly those living with autism and other special needs.
Madam Agyarko expressed excitement about supporting the National Girls’ Speech and Debate Championship, describing it as an opportunity to invest in the future of young women.
“I believe in the power and potential of women,” she stated.
She further accepted her role as a patron of the championship and pledged her support for the initiative.
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CSA urges Universities to strengthen cybersecurity following university of Nottingham cyber-attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to comply with cybersecurity regulations following a recent cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
In a press release issued on June 16, 2026, the Authority said the incident should serve as a warning to educational institutions that no organisation is immune to cyber threats, regardless of its size, reputation or technological capacity.
According to the CSA, the attack on the University of Nottingham is believed to have affected about 450,000 students and alumni, exposing sensitive information such as personal records, contact details, student identification information and financial data.
The Authority noted that although the breach occurred outside Ghana, it has important lessons for the country’s education sector as well as other critical sectors including health, telecommunications and transportation.
The CSA explained that Ghanaian universities are increasingly relying on digital technologies such as student information systems, online learning platforms, cloud services, digital payment systems and research collaborations.
While these technologies improve efficiency and access to services, they also create opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities.
“The question is therefore not whether Ghanaian universities or other critical sectors will be attacked, but whether they are sufficiently prepared when an attack occurs,” the statement said.
The Authority reminded institutions to adhere to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, which was launched in October 2021 to strengthen cybersecurity across critical sectors.
According to the CSA, the directive requires organisations to establish cybersecurity governance structures, conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, report incidents, carry out regular audits and develop effective incident response plans.
The Authority said these measures are intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of cyber-attacks and help protect essential services and national interests.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the Afari Military Hospital and other stalled health infrastructure projects.
Mr. Agyapong made the remarks on Tuesday after donating a pickup truck, an incubator and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the 37 Military Hospital as part of activities marking his 66th birthday.
Speaking at the event, he said successive governments had failed to complete the Afari Military Hospital despite having years in office to do so.
According to him, the project was initiated during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and construction later commenced under the NDC.
Mr. Agyapong, who previously chaired Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, said he was aware of the project’s challenges and insisted that both the NPP and NDC should be held accountable for the delays.
“We will criticise the NDC and we will criticise the NPP. That’s the only way to go,” he said.
He noted that the previous NPP administration spent eight years in office without completing the facility and questioned attempts to place the blame solely on the current government.
The former Assin Central MP called on Ghanaians to put national development ahead of partisan politics and demand accountability from all political parties.
He said the country would make greater progress if leaders focused on completing critical projects and delivering results rather than engaging in political point-scoring.
By: Jacob Aggrey
