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20 acquire skills in pastries at Lyn’s City Cakes and Training Institute
•Mrs Ofori (seated, middle) with participants displaying their certificates. In
front of her is El-Zoe Van-Dyck, a sixyear- old who also aquired the skills
Lyn’s City Cakes and Training Institute has organised a Promo Pastry Training Class for 20 ladies at Teshie Tsuibleoo in Accra.
The three-day training was to equip the ladies with skills in pastries to enable them start their own businesses to gain financial freedom.
Participants who came from various backgrounds were given hands-on training in lattice bread, spring rolls, meat pie, ring doughnuts, sausage rolls, pizza, sugar and butter bread among others.
In an address the Director of the Institute Mrs Lovelyn Naa Adjeley Adjei Ofori said at Lyn City “Creativity is our Hallmark and the difference is loud and clear.”
She said the institute had trained over 80 students in pastry making, cake decorating, interior and exterior decorations, cookery, local bar, makeup, wig making and many more.
Advising the graduates Mr Alfred Nana Kwabena Ofori, a Computer Engineer and husband of the director appealed to them to build on the foundation they had acquired to enable them succeed in the field.
In a motivational speech Reverend Richard Yankah, General Overseer of the Winners Firepraise Chapel International at Teshie Anumantu urged the graduates to have a vision and a mission and to put what they have learnt into practice to enable them achieve their mission and vision.
A participant, Ms Millicent Afia Yebowaa Perbi thanked the director for the opportunity given to them to acquire these skills and urged her to extend a hand to the vulnerable, especially People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) to also benefit from the skills training for a better future.
Another participant, Bernice Edufu Yankson from Nkwanta in the Oti Region was thrilled with the skills she had acquired within this short period and was hopeful that it would create a business opportunity for her to liberate her financially.
Certificates as well as Free Recipe Handouts were presented to participants and special awards were given to those who excelled in various
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VP Opoku-Agyemang chairs Armed Forces Council
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is chair of the newly appointed Armed Forces Council.
Established under Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, the Council provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined.
In his address to the Council members, President Mahama emphasised their critical role in the military’s governance and administration.
He underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to modernising the Armed Forces to address evolving security threats, ranging from terrorism and cybercrime to climate-related challenges.
“The responsibility placed on your shoulders as a Council is one of great national importance,” President Mahama stated.
He added that “The strength of our Armed Forces depends not only on the bravery of the men and women in uniform but also on the leadership policies and decisions that guide them.”
The president’s key priorities include capacity-building programs to enhance personnel skills, investment in modern military technology and equipment, enhanced infrastructure development, and improved welfare and support systems for military personnel and their families.
President Mahama also highlighted the increasing role of technology in modern warfare, urging the Council to embrace innovation and data-driven security solutions in developing the nation’s defence strategy.
The President emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships with ECOWAS, the African Union, and international allies to address global security threats.
The President called on the Council to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within the Armed Forces, stressing that corruption and misconduct have no place in the military.
He expressed gratitude to the outgoing members of the Armed Forces Council for their dedicated service. He congratulated the newly sworn-in members, expressing confidence in their ability to serve with honour, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to Ghana.
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Muntaka sworn in as Member of Armed Forces Council
President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Ghana Armed Forces Council at the Ministry of Defence in Accra.
The Council is responsible for advising the President on defence policy, military administration, and operational readiness.
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, was among those sworn in as a member of the Council, with H.E. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang serving as Council Chairperson.
The President urged the new Council members to approach their roles with dedication and a clear vision, emphasising the importance of their work in shaping the future of the Ghana Armed Forces, stressing the need to modernise the military and enhance its operational capabilities.
He reaffirmed the critical role of the military in governance and thanked the military officers and their families for their service and sacrifice.
The Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in her remarks, assured the President that the Council will serve diligently, loyally, and with patriotic zeal to reset the Ghana Armed Forces.
Other members of the Council include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, CWO. Daniel Addo, Brig-General (Rtd) Fuseini Iddrisu, and Nancy Dakwa Ampofo Esq.
