By Hafsa Obeng
Accra, Sept. 3, GNA – The Positive Impact Mentorship Group (PIMG), a student’s group within the Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, has held the 2024 annual awards ceremony for its third cohort of mentees.
The awards ceremony on the theme: “Milestones of mentorship: honoring excellence and dedication, was to acknowledge individual achievements, and honor the collective spirit that makes PIMG what it is.
Dr. Mabel Oti-Boadi, Mentor PIMG, said the group, which was founded three years ago aims to build knowledge, confidence, character and skills in young adults, and to be become a mentorship group that supports the development of young adults to positively impact their community through knowledge and excellence.
She said, “we wanted to create a nurturing environment within the Department and the University at large. A space where students could come together not just to learn, but to thrive. It was also born out of a recognition that the journey through university can be challenging and that having a community of support can make all the difference.”
“We believe that mentorship is more than just guidance. It’s about building relationships, fostering growth, and inspiring each other to reach new heights. It’s about creating a ripple effect, where the positive impact we make on one another’s lives extends far beyond our immediate circle and into the wider world.”
Dr Oti-Boadi said over the past three years, they had witnessed the transformation that this group had brought about. “We started with a handful of students, each eager to learn and connect. Today,
we are a thriving community, with members who are not only excelling academically but also making meaningful contributions to society.”
She said the awards was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience that each student had shown and reflects the core values that the group stood for – integrity, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference.
“As we celebrate these achievements, let us take a moment to reflect on the journey that has brought us here. Success, as we know, is not a destination—it is a continuous process of growth and learning. The awards we give today are milestones in that journey.”
They symbolize the countless hours of studying, the courage to seek help, the willingness to share knowledge, and the dedication to making the most of the opportunities before you.
She commended the faculty and staff of the Department for their unwavering support and dedication to the success of the mentorship programme. “Your guidance, encouragement, and belief in the potential of our students have helped shape the positive, nurturing environment that we have all come to value so highly.”
Some of the mentees commended the mentor and the department for the guidance, encouragement and support and urged other students to take advantage of the group.
In all, 12 students graduated from the cohort.
GNA