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Parents, teachers urged to mould children’s character
A week-long camp organised by the Abundant Life Worship Centre has ended at Aburi in the Eastern Region with a call on churches, parents and teachers, to mould the character of children to know Christ.
This, according to the Head Pastor, Mr Samuel Kwame Kumi, was essential for empowering the youth to make meaningful contributions to the socio-economic development of the nation.
The camp, which attracted over 100 participants from various churches in Accra and beyond was on the theme: “Building a Godly character to influence the world.”
Throughout the week, participants engaged in various religious activities designed to foster spiritual growth and leadership skills.
Workshops including bible studies, leadership training, and team-building exercise, all aimed at instilling values of integrity, compassion and responsibility in the young attendees were held.
It also featured recreational activities, allowing the children to bond and create lasting friendships while learning the importance of teamwork, cooperation.
Pastor Kumi emphasised the importance of a strong moral foundation and the role of faith in guiding the youth towards becoming positive influences in their communities.
He urged attendees to carry the lessons learned back to their homes and communities, reinforcing the idea that every child has the potential to be a leader and a catalyst for change in society.
He asked the youth to lead responsible lifestyles that would enable them to contribute their quota to move the nation forward.
“As youth, you are the strength and the future of our nation Ghana. You cannot afford to live anyhow, less you ruin not only your lives but our future as well. This is the time to take your studies seriously, eschew vices like violence, robbery, prostitution and fraud among many others,” he stated.
Pastor Kumi told the youth that they needed a firm and daily dose of the Word of God before they could grow in their faith so as to influence others and bring them to the saving knowledge of Christ saying, “it is the word that increases your faith, it is the word that gives you enablement, it is the word that gives you power, it is the word that makes you grow.”
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
