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Make conscious effort to Improve Yourself, and the door will open – Dzifa Gomashie
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on staff of the Ministry and its agencies to embrace self-improvement and digital innovation as key pathways to transforming Ghana’s tourism and creative sector.
Speaking on the final day of the Meta virtual digital training workshop, Abla Dzifa Gomashie encouraged participants to see the training as a unique opportunity for both personal development and institutional advancement.
The workshop, which brought together staff from the Ministry and its thirteen implementing agencies, focused on leveraging digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to enhance public service communication and promote Ghana’s tourism.
Dzifa Gomashie shared a personal story about how concerns over online impersonation sparked her engagement with Meta, an initiative that has now blossomed into a full-fledged partnership aimed at capacity-building across the Ministry.
“I always pray that people understand I have work to do, and when they give me the wings to fly, this is what happens,” she said.
Urging participants to adopt a mindset of service and growth, she emphasized the long-term impact of shared knowledge, “When you pass on goodness, the universe will surprise you with rewards. This training is not just for you, it’s for those you work with and those coming after you.”
In a moment of candid reflection, the Minister underscored the power of preparation and character. Recalling the story of a young professional who rose through merit, she told staff “Make a conscious effort to improve on yourself, and trust me, the door will open.”
Kojo Boakye, Vice President for Public Policy at Meta for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye, also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of digital communication in boosting Ghana’s global image.
He encouraged participants to engage actively with the training and integrate their new skills into both institutional operations and personal growth journeys.
As the workshop concludes, it marks a significant step in equipping Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors with digital tools to drive innovation, outreach, and national development.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong advocates Bold educational reforms at the UK House of Lords during Global Education Summit.
On November 27 2025, global development leaders, policymakers, education experts and civil society organisations gathered at the UK Parliament’s House of Lords for the Global Education Summit hosted by The Baroness Verma of Leicester and organised by the African British Business Forum.
The high-level event focused on the global rise in out-of-school children and the urgent reforms required to deliver equitable, quality education for all.
Among the distinguished Speakers was Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, Founder & President of Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) and General Manager of the EIB Network, who delivered a compelling address on the theme “Breaking Barriers: Empowering Out-of-School Children Through Education.”
In her remarks, Nana Yaa who is currently celebrating 26years of Service in the Media, emphasized that education must be viewed as essential national infrastructure, not charity.
Borrowing experiences from her 18 years of empowering women and young people, she presented a strong case on how Africa’s poor educational systems tie into the poor state of its Gender Equality gap.
According to her, unlocking access to education is one of the most effective ways to strengthen economies, empower women and young girls, build resilient communities and drive sustainable development.
She highlighted that each child excluded from learning represents deferred innovation, delayed opportunity and a weakened society.
Nana Yaa noted that the barriers keeping millions of children out of school are complex and interconnected—ranging from poverty and cultural norms to geographical isolation and digital exclusion.
Addressing these challenges, she argued, requires solutions that are equally comprehensive and multi-layered.
Nana Yaa stressed that girls remain disproportionately affected, and investing in girls’ education has a transformative impact across several Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality, poverty reduction, health outcomes and climate resilience.
Nana Yaa advocated for the expansion of flexible, inclusive and community-responsive educational models, such as mobile classrooms for remote and nomadic communities, community learning hubs, after-hours programmes for working children, radio-based instruction for low-tech areas and digital platforms designed to reach learners regardless of connectivity challenges.
She warned that without deliberate action, the digital divide would continue to widen, pushing already vulnerable children further to the margins.
During her presentation, she introduced three major reforms WiSA is seeking Partners for, aimed at reshaping educational access across Africa and beyond.
These are the Digital Bridge for Out-of-School Children (DBOC), the Community Education Stewardship Hubs (CESH) involving local women educators and youth volunteers and the Teen-focused Global Skills Accelerator for Out-of-School Teens (GSA-OT).
She also underscored the need for education systems that support instruction, inclusivity and healing, particularly for children experiencing autism, trauma, displacement or conflict.
Nana Yaa emphasised that emotional and psychological support must be integrated into educational frameworks in order to restore confidence, stability and long-term learning capacity.
The summit concluded with strong commitments from stakeholders to adopt sustainable financing models, strengthen data-driven policies and expand cross-sector partnerships.
The African British Business Forum reaffirmed its commitment to championing innovative, scalable solutions to educational inclusion across the UK, Africa and the wider global community.
