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Motherhood goes beyond biology Include impactful women in celebrating Mothers’ Day
On the occasion of Mothers’ Day celebration, a Lady Reverend Minister, Mrs Florence Ama Bentil, has said that the festival should not only be focused on biological mothers but other women that have impacted and invested into the lives of others.
Rev. Mrs Bentil, who is the wife of the Senior Pastor of Liberty Centre Assemblies of God Church Lapaz in Accra, explained that there were women without children of their own but have supported others in various ways to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
“Such women cannot be left out of the celebration; they must equally be celebrated just like the biological mothers,” she mentioned.
Mrs Bentil said this in an interview with The Spectator on Wednesday in Accra as Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate Mothers’ Day tomorrow.
The day was set aside to celebrate mothers in countries throughout the world and is marked on every second Sunday in the month of May.
Speaking ahead of the celebration, Lady Rev. Bentil, who doubles as a Counsellor, said it was instructive to note that the emotions of the day could be mixed for biological mothers and women without any fruit of the womb.
“The day is either one of joy or sorrow for mothers, especially for those who do not have their own children. Definitely, it will break their hearts when they hear of Mothers’ Day.”
But some of these women without biological children, according to Rev. Mrs Bentil may have taken care of other people’s children and through that show of love and compassion have impacted lives positively.
According to her, mothers should always be celebrated because of their unique qualities and the roles they perform in the lives of many.
“Setting the day aside to celebrate our mothers is good but we must also know that we must not only wait for this particular day to appreciate a mother. We need to remember the women who took care of us and nurtured us to become what we are today. Let’s put in our best to celebrate them,” she stressed.
She then urged the youth to put in an effort to impact generations and those around them, and not wait to become mothers before impacting the lives of others.
The Marriage Counsellor also cautioned young women not to rush into marriages to be celebrated on Mothers’ Day.
“Single women must not rush into marriage just for the fun of it. They should wait for God’s time. They must not force themselves into marriages or have children though unmarried.”
“To the Christian young women, “I will ask them to wait for God’s time and invest into other lives which will yield results in future,” she admonished.
Additionally, she said an ideal way to celebrate a mother was to obey and honour her as Bible specified in the book of Ephesians 6:1-3.
To the mothers, she advised them to keep praying for their children and urged them not to put pressure on them with what they see on social media.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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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