The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG National) and Absa Bank partnered to organise the maiden Impact Conference 2023, which brought together over 1,500 participants from tertiary institutions to Senior High Schools in Ghana with the aim of empowering youths for positive change. The conference was recently held at the University of Education, Winneba, and it was a huge success, inspiring and empowering participants to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
The event was chaired by Prof. Samuel Asiedu-Addo, who represented Prof. Mawutor Avoke, Vice Chancellor of the University of Education. Prof. Asiedu-Addo spoke on the theme of ‘Empowering Change-Makers to Create a Better World’, emphasising the importance of collaboration, resilience and innovative thinking in driving sustainable impact in Ghana, Africa and the world.
In a short remark by the GRASAG National President, Mr. Thomas Elorm Tagbotor, he emphasised that the Impact Conference will set the foundation for grooming generational impactful leaders.
Other speakers at the Impact Conference included Charles Addo, Director of Retail at Absa Bank; Prof. Charles Assuah, Dean of International Programmes at UEW; Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Economist and Lecturer at UPSA; Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, Registrar of Ghana Scholarships Secretariat; and Mrs. Elsie Appau-Klus Esq., Managing Director of Acreaty Ghana Limited addressed a wide range of topics that were all geared toward empowering and inspiring the participants to drive positive change in their communities and beyond. The Impact Conference provided a platform for meaningful connections and collaborations among participants, emphasising the importance of collaboration, resilience, innovative thinking, financial literacy, international education, youth leadership and mentorship.
The conference also provided valuable insights into study-abroad opportunities, financial management, and job placements. Absa Bank, the conference’s sponsor, introduced its Absa Ignition account, which makes banking seamless for students while also offering internship opportunities to participants. Acreaty Ghana Limited also provided job opportunities to selected participants.
The Impact Conference was a resounding success, showcasing the unwavering commitment of GRASAG, Absa Bank, Acreaty Ghana Limited, and NABS to empower Ghanaian youths through study-abroad opportunities and job placements. The conference sets a positive example for future initiatives and is expected to have a long-lasting impact beyond the event itself.
