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CIHRM Ghana holds 15th graduation
The 15th Graduation ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana has been held in Accra.
The event saw the graduation of 316 individuals, consisting of 58 men and 258 women.
The President of CIHRM Ghana, Dr. Edward Kwapong, complimented the graduates on their selflessness and commitment.
He cautioned that the certificate was only a license to the theatre, adding, “your continued stay, progression and elevation at your workplace will depend on how well you apply this certificate to the demands of your work at the workplace.”
Dr. Kwapong urged the new graduates to enter the workforce as professionals rather than pursuing an academic career.
The Institute, conferred an Honorary Fellow on the Minister of Education , Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.
Dr. Kwapong who performed the honorary ceremony explained that the status of Fellow is the highest level to which a member of the HR professional institute or anyone in Corporate/Industry can aspire.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CIHRM Ghana, Dr. Ebenezer Ofori Agbettor added that “as a Fellow or Honorary Fellow, you should be able to hold your own and make pronouncement on any situation in the profession that you may be confronted with.”
He revealed that the Minister for Education had done so on many fronts, especially in relation to the institute obtaining a Charter Status and the Legislative Instrument (LI), which matured on November, 28 2023, after it was laid in Parliament 21 days ago with the number LI 2474.
He hinted that this year a total of 1,125 students wrote the examinations across the Examination Centres in Kumasi, Ho, Takoradi, Accra and for the first time, in Sunyani.
“These numbers represent candidates who wrote in our January and July Examinations in 2023,” he said.
The guest speaker, Dr. Adutwum, underscored the importance of relevant university programmes in tackling the prevailing unemployment challenges confronting the nation.
Speaking under the theme: “Making Tertiary and Professional Education Count in the World of Work,” Dr. Adutwum said higher education institutions were integral to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive job landscape.
Acknowledging the rapidly evolving nature of industries and the emergence of new job sectors, Dr. Adutwum stressed the need for educational programmes to adapt to these changes.
He emphasised that fostering collaboration between academia and industries was crucial to ensuring that students were equipped with the practical skills demanded by the workforce.
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Accra Polo Club, South African Tourism hold 68th Independence Cup
To commemorate Ghana’s Independence Day, the Accra Polo Club in partnership with South African Tourism organised 68th Independence Cup.
The event held last Saturday brought together Ghanaians and South Africans for a memorable experience.
It highlighted a celebration of premium lifestyle, culture and a showcasing of brotherly competition between South Africa and Ghana.
The event saw Ghana’s Accra Polo Club secure a reverberating 9-1 victory over South Africa’s Sparta Polo Club.
Speaking at the ceremony,Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, commended the organising team for putting up a superb event.
According to him, South Africa Tourism together with the Accra Polo Club over the years have ensured an event of this nature to bring about cohesion and strengthen the bilateral relationship.
He emphasised the strong affinity Ghanaians have for South Africa, reinforcing why they continued to visit in large numbers.
The South African team’s participation in the polo tournament was a strategic move to deepen the sporting and cultural ties between the two nations while subtly promoting travel to South Africa.
The joy was made complete with good food, music, and an immersive South African experience.
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Heritage Month Ghana trends
Since the institution of the Heritage Month celebration in Ghana, it has offered citizens opportunities of a lifetime to learn about their cultures and lifestyles.
Ghana’s version is observed in the month of March, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day celebrations on March 6.
Show host, George Sappor in full
regalia as a traditional leader
outfit to mark Independence Day and
Heritage Month. She usually does it with
husband and best friend, Kofi Aduonum
but in his absence, she maintained the
poise to attract the atte
Heritage Month features festivals, food fairs, arts, crafts, and music events to highlight the economic and social value of preserving national heritage.
Though a brainchild of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the celebration has been driven to greater heights by local media with the organisation of several events to create the needed euphoria.
at Original TV gave
culture a touch of ‘old
school’ in her presentation
last Tuesday to wow
her audience as part of
the station’s Heritage
Month celebration
Among the events are the Heritage Caravan and Back To Your Village Food Bazaar powered by Accra-based Citi FM and Citi TV, Wear Ghana Festival and the Gɔbɛ festival powered by 3News.
The Heritage Caravan is a road trip which takes patrons across more than half of Ghana’s regions to offer a distinctive road trip that allows participants to explore the various regions of Ghana, providing an up-close encounter with the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
In addition to these roles played by the media, news anchors and other presenters appear on screens immaculately garbed in locally made outfits, bringing out the beauty of our traditions.
Today, The Spectator newspaper selected a few of the media personalities that are working to give the celebration a global dimension to project the country.
By Andrew Nortey
