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We’re ready for roles in energy sector reforms …Women in engineering declares at ShePower summit
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THE College of Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was electrified last week as more than 500 students, industry leaders, and stakeholders gathered for the third edition of the ShePower Summit — a gathering that turned International Women’s Day into a rallying call for women’s leadership in Ghana’s energy sector.
Organised by Vivo Energy Ghana, the summit carried the theme ‘Empowering Women in Energy: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Ghana.’
It was more than a conference; it was a declaration that the future of energy must be inclusive, innovative, and driven by the creativity of young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
From the outset, the atmosphere was charged with ambition. Shirley Tony Kum, Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana, welcomed participants with a reminder that ShePower was created to open doors for young women eager to break into engineering and energy.
“Now in its third year, ShePower has become one of the country’s leading platforms connecting female engineering students with mentorship, career opportunities, and innovation,” she said.
The unveiling of the Next Generation Energy Innovators Challenge added fresh excitement, inviting students to design practical solutions to Ghana’s evolving energy needs.
“ShePower reflects our commitment to building a sustainable talent pipeline, championing inclusion, and shaping the future of energy through innovation and opportunity,” Ms Kum affirmed.
Keynote speaker David Ato Quansah, Director of the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre at KNUST, urged students to seize opportunities in renewable energy, policy development, and emerging technologies. “Innovation, research, and collaboration will be critical in building a sustainable energy future for Ghana,” he stressed.
The most stirring moment came when Christian Li, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, looked across the packed auditorium. “Standing here today and looking at over 500 bright and determined faces, I am reminded of a powerful truth: you do not just have a space in the energy sector — the future of energy actually depends on you,” he declared, drawing a standing ovation.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Kwaku Amaning Adjei commended Vivo Energy Ghana for creating “a powerful platform to inspire and mentor women in engineering.” He noted that female students now make up about 30 per cent of the College of Engineering’s population, a figure that continues to rise each year — a sign of progress in a field where women have long been underrepresented.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
A Prophet and General Overseer of Jesus Prayer Ministry at Ejisu Asuasi, Kumasi, and Pig Farm, Accra, Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Grace Frimpong-Boateng, has urged Ghanaians to pray fervently to avert any disaster that would endanger many.
“God hears prayers, and intercessory prayers will provide your family safety and protection so you can live long and enjoy life in this world,” she added.
Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng was speaking with The Spectator in an interview last week.
According to her, she had a revelation that there would be a tragedy that will harm many people, however, effective prayers can avert it.
She said that the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) predicted another heavy downpour from Thursday to Sunday following the recent torrential rain that devastated Accra and other areas. However, strong intercessory prayers prevented the prediction, which would have been catastrophic.
She claims that whenever she shares something that God has revealed to her, she does not receive widespread support from people to join her in effective intercession.
As a result, she has urged everyone including members of parliament, cabinet ministers, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and other citizens to exercise caution and pray fervently in order to avoid premature death.
According to Rt. Rev. Dr Mrs Frimpong-Boateng the recent downpour in Accra which claimed lives and destroyed property was unusual.
“The sea was irritated because of certain rituals performed and caused it to spew forth, exposing the dirt.” There are still some rites in the sea, and they will definitely surface,” she disclosed.
“Let’s pray that God would burn and destroy the things that have contaminated the sea,” she indicated.
By Spectator
The Adentan Circuit Court has convicted a mason for stealing a four-year-old boy from Kpedze in the Volta Region and bringing him to Accra.
David Kpandoyo, 25, a Togolese national, pleaded guilty to a charge of child stealing.
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, convicted him on his own plea and adjourned sentencing to July 14, 2026.
Kpandoyo told the court that he had gone to a drinking spot to consume alcohol when the child approached him.
He said he gave the boy some money, took him home, and could not remember what happened afterwards because he was intoxicated.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Patience Mario, assisted by Chief Inspector Jacob Nyarko, led the prosecution.
The prosecution said the complainant, Mr Bismark Gbago, is a 52-year-old painter residing at New Legon in Accra.
The victim’s mother, Ms Patience Ablordefey Afefa, is a 25-year-old hairdresser living at Kpedze in the Volta Region with the victim, a Kindergarten One pupil.
The prosecution said Kpandoyo also resided at New Legon, where he worked as a mason.
It said the victim went missing at Kpedze on July 1, 2026, at about 18:00 hours.
On July 3, at about 6:30pm, the complainant reported to the New Legon Police that he had found the four-year-old boy wandering around the area and that the child was unable to identify his home.
The prosecution said that on July 4, at about 4 p.m., the complainant informed the Police that after announcements were made within the community, Kpandoyo came forward claiming that the boy was his son.
The complainant and Kpandoyo subsequently went to the police Station to identify the child.
However, Kpandoyo was unable to produce the child’s birth certificate or lead the Police to the child’s mother.
Later that day, the police received a flyer bearing the name and telephone numbers of the victim’s mother, together with the child’s photograph, indicating that he had gone missing from Kpedze.
The police contacted the victim’s mother and asked her to report to the New Legon Police Station with the child’s birth certificate and weighing card because another person was claiming to be the child’s parent.
On July 6, the victim’s mother and her relatives reported to the Police Station and stated that they did not know Kpandoyo.
During investigations, Kpandoyo admitted in his cautioned statement that the victim was not his child.
He further confessed that while working at Kpedze, he stole the boy and brought him to Accra. –GNA
