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Schools urged not to discriminate against PWDs
Ms Bedwei addressing the participants
A physically challenged Software Engineer, Ms. Farida Nana Bedwei has urged School authorities not to discriminate against persons with disabilities when admitting pupils to their schools.
That, she explained, was the only way to tap the hidden talents in such children when given the opportunity.
Ms Bedwei was speaking at the closing of this year’s Global Super Teachers Conference held in Accra on Saturday.
The week-long event organised by Africa Education Gateway which started on Saturday, November 4 was on the theme: “Equity: Inequality in Education anywhere in Africa is a threat to the Socio-Economic Security of African countries.”
The conference is a teacher and school leadership empowerment and professional development programme that sought to imbibe modern methods of teaching and learning in the participants.
Ms Bedwei stated that her constant plea to school authorities and the powers that be seemed to have become a bother, stressing that “I will not stop talking about it.”
She said she got to her current position through the help of teachers, parents, classmates and the food vendors in a public school who devoted their time to make life comfortable for her, hence the clarion call for school authorities to create that enabling environment for others who find themselves in her position.
She called for change in societal attitude towards persons with disabilities in order to assist them become independent and contribute their quota to nation building.
Dr Aisha Asi Akrofi, the chairperson of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools, (GNAPS), Greater Accra said education was not merely a profession but a profound calling that shapes lives for the future.
She urged the participants to take advantage of the opportunity to inspire, learn and share their passion so that collectively they can make a difference in the world.
By Lawrence Vomafa-Akpalu
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
