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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.
The newly appointed Managing Director of the New Times Corporation (NTC), Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai, has urged staff of the corporation to play their part in advancing the growth and success of the organisation, stressing that every employee has a crucial role to play in achieving its goals.
According to him, it was important for staff to see themselves as owners of the institution and work together to achieve its goals to remain sustainable.
Dr Nai made the remarks when he was introduced to staff last Friday.
“You need to work as though the company belongs to you. You are not doing it for me; take ownership. Let us work as a team,” he said.
He urged employees to be committed to their duties, respect time and meet deadlines, adding that teamwork and responsibility were key to the growth of the organisation.
Dr Nai also thanked staff for their hard work and dedication over the years and praised them for contributing to the growth of the corporation.
The Board Chairman, Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, expressed confidence in Dr Nai and wished him success in his new role.
A Board Member and Chairperson of the Interim Management Committee, Dr Charity Binka, also urged staff to give him their full support to enable him to succeed.
Dr Nai is an experienced management executive, academic and corporate leader with more than 25 years of experience in finance, administration, corporate governance, strategic planning, auditing and organisational leadership in Ghana and the United Kingdom.
Before his appointment, he served as General Manager in charge of Finance and Administration at the State Housing Company Limited. He has also held senior positions at the Ghana Integrity Initiative, the Central Region Development Commission, the London Boroughs of Croydon and Merton, and Ananemantey & Co.
His experience spans both the public and private sectors, including development organisations, local government institutions, financial institutions and higher education institutions. He has also lectured in Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Management.
Dr Nai holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Financial Management from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom, an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the University of Greenwich, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University.
He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA).
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Sunday night belonged to Ghana’s screen royalty, the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City transformed into a runway of dreams as actors, filmmakers, and creatives rolled in for the 15th Ghana Movie Awards under the theme “Rewarding African Excellence.”
The red carpet didn’t just glow, it roared. From bold traditional wears to sleek couture, the movie fraternity showed up and showed out.
Kafui Danku, Nana Akua Addo, Yvonne Nelson, Hajia 4Reall, Kofi Okyere Darko, Juliet Ibrahim, James Gardiner, Clemento Suarez, Jackie Appiah, Kwaku Manu, Akabenezer, and Nigeria’s Deyemi Okanlawon led a constellation of stars who lit up the night.
Their patterns, colour play, and statement accessories turned Kempinski into Accra’s fashion capital for one night.
It wasn’t just about the looks. The night delivered wins that mattered. Nana Ama McBrown, Dr. Likee, Kwadwo Nkansah, Mawuko Kuadzi, and Janet Ayensu were among the heavyweights who walked home with top honours, celebrating craft, consistency, and African storytelling.
Class, pomp, and pageantry met purpose, a reminder that Ghanaian and African cinema isn’t just entertaining but on a mission for greatness.
The Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) is one of the most prestigious award schemes in Ghana’s film industry.
The scheme was established by Ghanaian actor and producer Fred Nuamah, and has over the years celebrated excellence.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
