The Accra Polo Club was filled with excitement last night as Lead for Ghana, a leadership development organisation, inducted its 2021 fellows into its alumnae group.
The fellows, numbering seventy-seven, together with family, friends and special guests were treated to some delicacies and serenaded with music.
This was to celebrate their achievements and also encourage them to be good ambassadors of Lead for Ghana in their future endeavours.
Addressing the audience, Mr. Daniel Dotse, President – Lead for Ghana, advised the graduates to illuminate the path for those they will come into contact with.
He indicated that they should bear in mind that they carry a responsibility and a promise to continue to be agents for change not just in Ghana, but also in Africa and the whole world.
He said they should let the skills they acquired be enough to tackle challenges, innovate solutions and lead with integrity and passion.
“Remember, the impact you have made thus far is just the beginning. There are horizons yet to be explored, challenges to be met, and trials to be celebrated.
“As you venture into the world, I encourage you to hold on to the spirit of Lead for Ghana – a spirit of leadership, excellence and transformation,” Mr. Dotse said.
Madam Irene Jacquelinda Attabra, Municipal Director of Education – Krachi West, and beneficiary of Lead for Ghana’s programme heaped praises on the fellows as well as the initiators of the programme.
She noted that schools under her jurisdiction faced a lot of challenges but they have been able to overcome those challenges due to the presence of Lead for Ghana in the district.
“As a district, we are faced with issues of teacher deficit, furniture deficit, poor infrastructures, poor reading and comprehension skills of learners, and lack of interest by learners in pursuing higher education.
“However, with the presence and assistance of the 2021 fellows, the schools/district have surmounted some of these challenges.
“The works of the 2021 fellows left an indelible imprint in the hearts of students, teachers, parents, communities and the directorate,” she said.
She expressed her appreciation to the initiators of the programme and the students for their services to her district.
Mr. Stephen Opoku Yeboah, a fellow who shared his experiences, said working with Lead for Ghana brought out his leadership skills.
He said he did not know he could develop some good educational initiatives until he was posted to serve in a community as a teacher.
Mr. Yeboah said he, together with the teachers and community folks, came up with initiatives that improved the educational standards of children in the community he was posted to.
He expressed his appreciation to Lead for Ghana for giving him the opportunity to serve his country, Ghana.
But before the dinner, the organisation partnered with the Accra Polo Club and entertained its guests with some polo games in the afternoon.
The purpose was to raise funds to support the work of the organisation.
The game was well attended by lovers of the polo game.
