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Train children to tolerate others – Bible Society panelist
Christian parents have been urged to consciously train their children to tolerate others in order to bring about the needed unity in the community and country at large.
She note that as Christians, there was the need to let the unity in the church transcend into the community and the country saying “once we believe in the almighty God, there is the need for us to promote unity.”
A Commission Secretary and Right to Information officer at the National Commisson for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, stated this during a panel discussion at the 2025 Bible week celebration held on the theme: ‘the Bible and unity for nation building.’
The event brought together church leaders, pastors, security agencies and staff of various state institutions.
She also said most often, parents and some individuals look up to institutions and religious bodies to ensure unity in the country and blame them when there is misunderstanding between institutions or political parties
She stated that, “but I tell you, the education starts from the house. The way we socialise with our children, the kind of things we tell them is what they will take outside and even grow up with.”
Additionally, Mrs Annan noted that unity was not only about religion but about respect, unity, and tolerating other people’s opinions. And so in our communities, wherever we find ourselves, we should try, despite the challenges, to promote unity.
Mr Alfred Langdon, a Principal Consultant at Alcon said as a Christian and leaders at the workplace, it gives you the opportunity to promote Christ at the workplace.
He said a lot of things that happen at the workplace gives Christians the opportunity to demonstrate the practicality of their faith in uniting people.
An undergraduate law student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ms Veronica Ayerki Ayertei, said today’s youth have allowed social media to influence them to the extent that they have put aside the values instilled in them culturally and spiritually.
She indicated that the principles the Bible teaches which urges Christians to work towards unity are being put aside.
She said “for instance, the Bible talks about God being the ultimate judge, that it is appointed unto man to die once and after death is judgment. But these days on social media, you get judged even before God has something to say about you,” adding that people, most especially Christians have become mean and judgmental.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
