When I hear of people who are of the opinion that they cannot make it in life unless they travel abroad, l become sad.  

Whenever I see on TV, news of people, that is migrants who have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, while attempting to cross to Europe, l become filled with sadness and then anger. 

The underlying factor is desperation born out of loss of hope, in life.  When an individual tends to believe that his only hope of making it in life is to travel abroad, the risk of dying at sea, does not deter him or her. 

The role of some pastors on shaping the mindset of people, especially the youth, leaves much to be desired.  You hear them declaring on various media platforms how they can pray for you to get a visa to travel abroad, instead of encouraging them to find something to do to improve their lives as the Bible teaches that God will bless the work of their hands.

The GREATER WORKS CONFERENCE is geared towards renewing the minds of people with a specific focus on people of African descent to rid themselves of the negative perception of lack of capacity to excel in life.  

Pastor Mensa Otabil believes that every human being, no matter the skin colour, was created in the exact image of God and therefore has the capacity to do exploits. 

The whiteman was not created in the image of God while the Blackman was created in the image of something other than God.  The Black person therefore can achieve whatever the whiteman can achieve.

 The development in terms of industrialisation that is lacking which has generated unemployment for the youth, is due to lack of effective leadership.  The lack of moral integrity in society, is what is causing the lack of job opportunities, which is as a result of corrupt acts which drive away private investment.

A culture of inferiority complex exists which needs to be dealt with, so the African can develop the self worth necessary for personal development which can then result in capacity deployment to avhieve personal goals. 

Success in life begins with the individual’s recognition that he or she is capable of achieving the dreams he or she has conceived in his or her mind.  The Bible teaches that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding according to Proverbs 9:10. 

Christianity was the driving force behind the development of Europe because no society can sustain development without high moral values.  GREATER WORKS therefore is a deliberate project to shape the minds of people, especially the youth, who will become the leaders of our future, to prioritise morality in their daily lives.

This is the only way to see a massive transformation in every aspect of our lives as Ghanaians and Africans in Ghana and the rest of the continent.

Since the inception of the GREATOR WORKS CONFERENCE, it has made a lot of impact in the lives of many people from the youth up to the senior citizens level.  I recall the testimony of a church member who was motivated and pursued higher education and became one of the youngest Chartered Accountants in this country.  Year after year, the impact of the conference has been enormous and lives in Ghana and across the continent, are being transformed. 

Black people have started regaining their self confidence and the youth have started getting into areas that previously were considered out of bounds.  At a personal level, certain ideas that some years ago, l would have not dreamt about suddenly has become realistic dreams. 

The Christian lifestyle has impacted on my children and those close to me.  Mindset change starts with one individual, then another and then gradually it spreads like a viral infection until a critical mass is attained and them a massive impact.  There is hope for the future.

Motorcycle riders have been urged to observe road safety regulations in order to prevent accidents and loss of lives. 

The appeal targets commercial operators, amid concerns over rising indiscipline and disregard for basic safety requirements on the roads. 

Assistant Superintendent of Police Anthony Zumoh Baligi, Osu Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) Commander, gave the advice during a health screening and safety training for riders in Accra. 

The exercise, organised by Impact World 360°, a non-profit corporation, trained more than 70 riders in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), bleeding control and safe handling of accident victims to improve response at crash scenes. 

ASP Baligi said many riders undertook journeys without considering the consequences, despite having dependents.

He said some operators rode without valid licences, insurance, and proper registration of their motorcycles. 

“In some cases, riders are unable to confirm whether the motorbikes they use are roadworthy or even legally acquired,” he mentioned. 

ASP Baligi also indicated that some riders even attempted to bribe police officers when arrested, but later accused them of corruption, stressing that compliance with the law remained the best way to avoid confrontation. 

He said disregard for traffic rules, including lane discipline and right-of-way, as well as riding against traffic and weaving through vehicles, increased the risk of crashes. 

ASP Baligi identified fatigue as a major risk factor, noting that long hours on the road without adequate rest impaired judgment and reaction time. 

He further stated that road crashes also imposed financial burdens, including costs of investigations and mandatory testing, which could be avoided through responsible riding. 

ASP Baligi advised riders to ensure their documents were in order, respect traffic regulations and allow sufficient time for rest. 

He also urged employers to avoid placing undue pressure on riders to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines. 

The programme included health screening for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes as well as practical emergency response training. 

Nana Noi, Coordinator of Impact World 360°, described the initiative as a “gamechanger,” combining health awareness with emergency response training. 

She said the initiative could help reduce fatalities associated with road crashes. 

The programme, supported by the United States Embassy in Ghana, aimed to encourage participants to share life-saving knowledge within their communities. –GNA