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Look beyond marriage, kitchen …Adiza Ibrahim Sadiq urges Muslim girls
Adiza Ibrahim Sadiq
The founder of the Zango Women Livelihood and Empowerment Programme, Mrs Adiza Ibrahim Sadiq, has urged Muslim girls to look beyond just getting married and performing kitchen duties.
Rather, she urged them to strive for education and be successful women in society and attain financial freedom.
Speaking to The Spectator, she said, though marriage was a good thing, young girls must acquire certain skills to ensure they contribute to sustain their homes.
“Typically, a young Zango (Muslim) girl would be looking forward to a man to come seek her hand in marriage, take her home, become the mother of his children and take care of the family without any skills to contribute financially,” she stated.
That narrative, she said, should change, as a young Muslim girl can attain education, get a profession and be married and assist in the running of the home.
“She must be a very supportive wife to the husband especially when things become tough for the man. That would bring some fulfillment as a woman,” she explained.
Mrs Ibrahim, who is also Head of Marketing and Media Relations Manager at Electroland Ghana Limited said she was committed to empowering Zango girls to take up the challenge of venturing into the working space, attain financial freedom and just like men, support their families.
“The idea is not to transfer power into the hands of women but rather make them resourceful to support their families and community at large,” she stressed.
According to her, the financial liberation of women would help them do better, improve upon their self-esteem and position themselves to take up leadership roles.
Issues of child marriage, teenage pregnancy and other social vices would become a thing of the past when young girls acquire skills that would let them stand on their own.
The future, she said, was bright for young girls and urged leaders in communities to come together and support the youth to become successful and contribute to national development.
“I look forward to a future where women can have financial power and get away from abusive relationships and do well on their own,” she stated.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
