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Youth told to focus on true meaning of life
Young student leaders have been urged to deploy time, effort and persistence in their journey towards a successful leadership.
According to Professor Pikay Richardson, Visiting Senior Fellow, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, shortcuts to success often leads to regret and failure.
He was speaking at the ‘Lead Your Self National Youth Leadership Conference 2025’ organised by the David Douglas Leadership Forum (DDLF), a non-profit organisation at Adisadel College, Cape Coast.
It was on the theme; ‘‘Ethical Leadership and Decision Making, Developing Personal Leadership Skills.’’
Professor Richardson cautioned the students not to chase material things in the wake of social media trends but focus on the true meaning of life, which is a life of decency and integrity and ensure that they leave behind a positive legacy for others to replicate.
Present at the conference were students and teachers of Ghana National College, Mfantsipim School, Adisadel College, Mfansteman Girls and St. Augustine’s College.
In his welcome address, David Douglas Tengey, Executive Director of DDLF stated that the future of Ghana and the world as a whole lies in the youth.
He noted that, ‘‘we invest in the future by equipping you with the skills, values and vision necessary to lead with integrity, courage and purpose.’’
He added that events reflect the pressing need of our time which are self-awareness, resilience, collaboration, critical thinking and ethical leadership.
‘’These are not just professional skills; they are life skills and they will determine how you navigate challenges, inspire change and leave your mark on the world.
Speakers and panelists at the event were Dr Mike Amofa Dankwa, Kobby Kyei Media, Dr Kaprece James, and Bridgars Awonor.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
