‘Allow young people to explore their talents’- Varsity Lecturer urges Parents

Michael Dabi, Lecturer at EPUC

A Lecturer at the Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC) in Ho, Mr. Michael Dabi has called on parents not to restrict their wards in exhibiting their God talents but rather provide good counselling and guidance to enable them attain their full potentials in life.  

He said the situation whereby parents impose academic courses on their wards to study at the second cycle and tertiary institutions only put pressure on them to perform, which some end up failing, whereas they could have easily excel in their preferred courses.

Mr. Dabi who himself have experienced similar fate as a teenager, at the launch of his book, ‘Proverbs for Students’ , said he was compelled to study Science courses at both the Senior High and University level, though he has the preference for the Arts and Music.      

 ‘Coercing students to study programmes against their talents put pressure on them to perform… but if everyone is allowed to use his/her talent, the world will be a better place’ he noted.

He also posited that, lack of motivation is one of the root causes of academic failure among students, hence the decision to come out with the book, which chronicles his experiences as a student and a lecturer, with a blend of ancient and biblical proverbs as well as famous quotes to inspire young people to reach out to the world with their talents.

Dr. Cyril Fayose, President of the E.P University College who launched the book, urged young people to be discipline and time conscious as the proverbial ant, so as to make a positive difference in the society with their talents. 

Rotary club of Ho gets new executives

Mr. Dogbegah (R) being sworn into office

The Ho chapter of the world acclaimed charity club, Rotary International have inducted into office new executives to run the affairs of the club for next rotary year, (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

The ceremony which took place at the Rotary community centre in Ho last week saw Mr.  Rockson Dogbegah, chairman of Berock Ventures Ltd, an indigenous construction company, taking over from Madam Vivian Agbotse as president.

The rest are Mr. Kofi Tenaso Gbedemah, a civil society activist as vice president, Dr. Cyril Fayose, President of the E.P university college, secretary, Mr. Douglas Wagba, a former regional manager of defunct Ghana Telecom, as treasure and Madam Delali Amedume as sergeant-at-hand.

New directors of the club were also announced including Mr. Frederick Duodu Takyi, as the Communication director.

Delivering his inaugural speech, the new president, Mr. Rockson Dogbegah, declared that the Rotary of Ho under his tenure would be ‘lighted up and fired up’.

He said a 5-year strategic plan will be developed to drive the club’s to the next level and called for the sacrifice and dedication of members in that direction.

He pledged to consolidate the vibrancy injected in the club by the outgoing executives and commended their efforts in the rejuvenation and doubling the club’s membership from 14 to 28 members.

‘Beware of fake Certificates’-NAB cautions public

The National Accreditation Board is raising alarm over the proliferation of fake certificates being awarded by some unaccredited institutions operating both within and outside the country.

Mr. Richard Kojo Adjei, Deputy Executive Secretary of NAB said the situation is gaining notoriety because of the proliferation of online programmes being run by  institutions, most of which are located in the United States of America and China.

 ‘Some people pay huge sums of money for these programmes, only to be given worthless certificates’ he stated and advise individuals to always cross check  the status of institutions with the regulatory body, if they are in doubt before enrolling.

Mr. Adjei gave the caution at the 5^th graduation ceremony of the Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC) in Ho over the weekend on the theme ‘embarking on ICT pathway in the 21^st century for advance Education’.

Mr. Adjei who described the university college as an ‘obedient’ institution and commended them for adhering to regulatory standards, further urged them to adopt internal quality assurance culture, which would permeate the structures of the institution through the effective use of ICT to ensure high standards.

Hon. Kofi Attoh, CEO of Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication, (GIFEC) in a key note address underscored the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in transforming all spheres of life including education and called for its adoption to enhance teaching and learning.