Pay attention to upbringing of daughters – Fathers told

 An accomplished mariner and Dean of Maritime Studies at the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Prof. Nana Ofosu Boateng, has urged fathers to pay attention to the upbringing of their daughters.

These are usually consid­ered roles for mothers but in the view of Prof. Boateng, men can play such roles ef­fectively.

Prof. Boateng made these remarks following the recent launch of his latest book, titled ‘Follow the King,’ in Accra.

The 23-chapter book offers timeless wisdom and practical insights, blending maritime discipline with life lessons to inspire the next generation.

It also addresses issues on intentional parenting, aca­demic discipline and spiritual growth.

According to Prof. Boateng, fathers must be heavily in­volved to guide their daugh­ters to become responsible adults and not focus only on financial support.

“It is important for fathers to be physically present, provide proper guidance to daughters towards growth and prosperity. Educational and financial support is not just enough,” he stressed.

‘Follow the King: The Mak­ing of a Confident, God-Fear­ing, Straight-A’s Daughter by a Father – The How,’ is a profound reflection on life’s journey and personal ex­periences, crafted to serve as a guide for young people striving toward success.

In his address, Prof. Boateng shared the story be­hind the book, which chron­icled the journey of a young seafarer who rose through the ranks to become a captain and later transitioned into academia to be closer to his family.

“This book serves as both a parenting guide and a mem­oir. It offers young people a roadmap to becoming re­sponsible adults, grounded in faith, discipline and pur­pose,” he said.

He further reflected on the personal motivation behind the book saying “it also cap­tures how I committed myself to raising my daughter, ensur­ing she became a confident, high-achieving young woman, both academically and pro­fessionally.”

The book, a six-year labour of love and reflection, he emphasised, underscored the importance of divine pres­ence and intervention in life’s journey.

“That’s why I chose the title Follow the King, to re­mind readers that with God, all things are possible,” Prof. Boateng explained.

Describing the work as “a celebration of purpose, passion and godly parenting,” he emphasised that the book was especially relevant to seafarers, young girls, and families seeking a faith-based approach to success and char­acter building.

He urged young people to remain disciplined, work dil­igently and be guided by the word of God as they pursued academic and professional excellence.

The launch of the book drew a distinguished audi­ence, comprising maritime industry professionals, academics, faith leaders, family, friends and colleagues to celebrate the remarkable milestone in Prof. Boateng’s personal and professional journey.

Since the unveiling, ‘Follow the King’ has received wide­spread endorsement from dignitaries and industry lead­ers and currently available in major bookstore, amazon and at the RMU.