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NCCE holds mentorship programme for Ashaiman students
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with Opportunity International Savings and Loans has held a mentorship programme for students of the Ashaiman Technical Vocational Institute on entrepreneurship.
The programme which was on the theme “Ghana’s Future: Our Collective Responsibility” was aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders to build a brighter, more prosperous future.
Mrs. Salvata M. Koku, the Ashaiman Municipal Director of NCCE, noted that the programme was organised to bring entrepreneurs with expertise to educate the students on their career path.
Dr. Imurana Mohammed, Director of Programmes, NCCE, emphasised the importance of value, adding that for students to excel, they must uphold certain values such as time management and dedication.
He stressed that values make a difference in every field; therefore, students must be passionate and sincere and work professionally with excellence and commitment to their duties.
Madam Dinah Kakari, the Head of Transformation for Opportunity International Savings and Loans, reiterated the importance of values, indicating that without good values, one could not handle works that involve money, noting that there was a link between values and financial success.
She advised students to show interest in investment and budget for financial transformation, cautioning them against engaging in illegal activities to make money.
“Avoid using bad and illegal ways like cheating, robbery, internet fraud, drugs, prostitution, adultery, hatred, human sacrifices, and selling of bad goods to make money. Start saving now, at least 10 per cent of your daily monies,” she said.
Miss Jaliilatu Alhassan, Chief Executive Officer of Hajia Luxury Empire, highlighted the importance of education, encouraging them to focus and participate in school activities.
Miss Alhassan explained that they must recognise that their future was in their hands; therefore, they should make good decisions as they grow.
She stressed that entrepreneurship was something that was built over time; therefore, they should not compete with anyone but rather focus on themselves for greater achievements. –GNA
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NPP National Chairman, Stephen Ntim takes temporary break from his duties
Family of New Patriotic Party (NPP)National Chairman, Stephen Ntim, have requested for him to be excused from official duties and active politics until further notice on health grounds.
In a letter to the party, the family of Mr.Ntim expressed his lifetime commitment and dedication to NPP for decades, rising through the ranks from 1st National Deputy Chairman to his distinguished service as the current National Chairman.
“At this juncture, we the family members of Mr. Stephen Ntim have learned that the party has convened a meeting scheduled to be chaired by Mr. Ntim and wewould like our beloved son, brother, nephew and relative, Stephen Ntim, to be excused from attendance of this event, due to recent developments on his health and well being beginning from June 16, 2025,” they added .
The family further revealed that Mr. Ntim is not well at the moment
and his condition requires time off from active professional activities in the interest of medical attention and monitoring for the time being.
According to the family, “in compliance with his professional medical advice and in cognizanced
of his demanding office, we the family members do hereby request that Mr. Ntim be temporarily excused, not only from active office duty, but also from outright party politics until further notice.”
“As with any human, even merely participating in such event will not augur well for Steve due to his current cognitive dissonance and mental incapacitation for such
a high profile event at a time like this, not to even factor in chairing it and we the family members reject this wrong move in the subtly back drop of his personal human rights,” they disclosed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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SEND Ghana engage Gender Minister for strategic dialogue on social protection and gender equality
A delegation from SEND Ghana visited the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to discuss collaboration on gender equality, social protection, and economic empowerment.
SEND Ghana, known for its policy advocacy and equitable development efforts, works closely with farmers and empowers young women aged 18–35 through Mastercard Foundation-supported projects focused on livelihood and agricultural support.
The Minister welcomed SEND Ghana’s initiatives and highlighted the Ministry’s alignment with their priorities.
She reaffirmed that social protection is a top priority under President John Mahama’s government and emphasized ongoing efforts to expand coverage and enhance service delivery through flagship programmes like Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), which remains vital for vulnerable households.
Regarding the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the Minister noted plans to introduce legislation to ensure its sustainability and improve the nutritional quality of school meals.
She praised civil society’s role in monitoring local implementation.
The Minister also voiced strong support for menstrual hygiene and reproductive health campaigns, stressing education and access to sanitary products for adolescent girls, and encouraged efforts to break menstrual taboos and keep girls in school.
Broader gender issues discussed included reducing unpaid care work, promoting gender-sensitive leave policies (maternity and paternity leave), and boosting women’s economic opportunities.
Both parties agreed on the need to build gender-responsive systems that empower women socially and economically.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to work together for inclusive development, gender equity, and stronger social protection systems in Ghana.
