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Sustain Causes Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Fought For — Aglow International, AWLN Ghana
Two women’s organisations have urged Ghanaians to honour the memory of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings by sustaining the causes she fought for — especially the empowerment of women at all levels of society.
In separate statements, Aglow International Ghana and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Ghana Chapter described her as a trailblazer, visionary, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment and leadership.
They expressed deep sorrow over her passing and celebrated her lifelong dedication to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Ghana and across Africa.
The National President of Aglow International, Mrs Dorothy Danso, speaking on behalf of the National Executive and the entire membership, eulogised the former First Lady for her passion, courage, and enduring contribution to women’s development.
“Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was a woman of purpose and passion whose life and work profoundly transformed the lives of countless Ghanaian women,”
Mrs Danso said.
She added that Aglow International would continue to uphold the values of prayer, leadership, and service that the late First Lady championed throughout her public life.
“On behalf of the entire Aglow family, we pray that God, the comforter, will console and strengthen the bereaved family, her children, and all who mourn this great woman. May the Almighty grant them peace, and may her legacy of service, courage, and empowerment continue to shine brightly in the hearts of women across Ghana and beyond,”
Mrs Danso added.
Aglow assured the family of its continued prayer support and solidarity during this period of mourning.
In a related message, the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Ghana Chapter also extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late First Lady. The group described Nana Konadu as “a towering figure in the advancement of women’s rights and political participation in Ghana and Africa.”
The statement praised her founding of the 31st December Women’s Movement, which championed women’s economic empowerment, education, and political inclusion. Her leadership, the group noted, opened doors for thousands of women to gain visibility, confidence, and voice in public life.
“We join the nation in mourning the passing of a true icon — a woman whose vision, determination, and advocacy reshaped the national agenda for gender equality,”
the statement said.
AWLN Ghana pledged to continue promoting the ideals Nana Konadu stood for, including mentorship for young women, leadership development, and equal representation in decision-making spaces.
As the nation mourns her passing, tributes continue to pour in from across the political, religious, and civil society spectrum, celebrating Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as a pioneer, reformer, and beacon of women’s leadership.
By Spectator Reporter
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The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The Senior Correctional Centre (SCC) has initiated a lecture session to broaden the horizon of level 400 students at the Social Work Department of the University of Ghana (UG).
The initiative is under the auspices of the Counselling Unit and OIC of the Station, in consultation with the University.
The inaugural lecture delved into education of Social Work students about the role of Ghana Prisons Service and its core mandates, while emphasising the need for counseling as a psychological intervention for inmates mental health and well-being.
It also gave clearer insights about what was required of them in contributing their quota to creating awareness about the Service’s reformational agenda.
The session forms part of the ‘Think Prisons 360 degrees’ initiative, a collaborative efforts of the SCC Counseling Unit to conscientise the final year students of their roles as future social workers.
ASP Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah, a Public Relation Personnel highlighted on the core roles of the Service which include the welfare of inmates, safe custody of inmates, reformation and rehabilitation of inmates, respectively.
Discussing the ‘Think Prisons 360 degree’ agenda birthed by the Director General of the service, DGP Patience Baffoe-Bonnie Esq, Mr Ankrah enumerated the five core pillars of the initiative which include welfare of inmates and staff, agriculture mechanisation, industrialisation, wealth creation and strategic relations.
DSP Belinda Adjei-Attah, Head of SCC Counselling Unit schooled the final year students about the role of counseling as a pivotal reformational tool in the service with the tendency to enhance inmates’ psychological needs.
DSP Adjei-Attah further highlighted how Prison Officers and social workers could work together to reduce recidivism.
DSP Eugene Ansu Ohene-Tutu, a Counseling Personnel at SCC further elaborated on the role of social workers in aiding psychosocial interventions, expanding support systems and bringing in-house psychiatrists to help circumnavigate inmates’ mental health.
Dr Abena Oforiwa Ampomah, Lecturer at the Department commended the Senior Officers for their time with the final year students and commended the Officer-In-Charge of SCC, DDP Yayra Ashong Mettle, for releasing the officers to make such a memorable lecture.
By Spectator Reporter
