By Caleb Kuleke
Ho, Sept. 13, GNA- Mrs Mariam Jemima Akua Adzroe, the Acting Volta Regional Director of Education, has urged adolescent girls to embrace mentorship and grooming opportunities to prepare themselves for the future.
She noted that proper mentorship equipped adolescents with the guidance needed to navigate life transition periods and make well-informed decisions.
Mrs Adzroe made these remarks at the 2026 Adolescent Mentorship and Empowerment Camp (AMEC), organised by the Volta Regional Directorate of the Department of Gender, with crucial funding and support from Global Affairs Canada.
She urged the young participants to pursue practical, hands-on training to acquire vital skills to enhance their personal value and remain highly competitive and relevant in an evolving world.
The Director also advised the adolescents to prioritise their well-being by practicing strict personal hygiene.
She cautioned them against engaging in risky behaviors that could permanently damage their health and future potential.
Speaking on the topic, “Changing Mindsets: My Journey to Self-Discovery, Entrepreneurship, and Career Pathway,” Mrs Adzroe challenged the girls to consciously work on personal growth so they could step up as positive changemakers in their communities.
She commended the Volta Regional Directorate of the Department of Gender for the initiative, praising its role in sparking ambition, boosting self-confidence, and nurturing the dreams of young girls.
The empowering camp brought together 60 adolescent girls selected from 30 Basic and Senior High Schools across seven districts in the Volta Region.
Throughout the programme, the participants were inspired to believe in their inherent potential and explore limitless future possibilities.
Madam Stella Mawusi Mawutor, the Volta Regional Director of the Department of Social Welfare, also addressed the girls, urging them to build strong self-belief and refuse to let life’s inevitable challenges discourage them.
She implored the participants to approach every task and opportunity with absolute excellence.
Reminding them that life is a continuous learning curve, she emphasised that persistent effort and a willingness to learn woudl ultimately lead to perfection.
Adding an engineering perspective, Madam Cynthia Gamadeku from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) encouraged the participants to develop a keen interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
She dismantled the stereotype that STEM courses were reserved exclusively for males, highlighting the vast, untapped career opportunities available for girls looking to advance their lives through technology and science.
Mad Gamadeku underscored the vital importance of practical internships and industrial attachments, advising the youth to take these opportunities seriously to gain the hands-on skills required for smooth employment.
Dr Sefakor Adinyirah, Chairperson of the Ghana Medical Association for the Volta and Oti regions, charged the participants to make deliberate, wise life choices to build a rock-solid foundation for their futures.
She advised them to select positive role models with great care, pointing out that the individuals they allow into their personal circles would heavily influence their mindsets and life choices.
Speaking on the topic, “Changing Mindsets: My Journey to Self-Discovery, Healthy Choices, Leadership, and Career Pathway,” Dr. Adinyirah reminded the adolescents to always remain deeply mindful of their daily decisions.
She warned that temporary, short-sighted decisions could leave permanent scars, drastically altering their health, personal development, and career paths.
Because of this, she stressed, making the right choice at all times was non-negotiable.
Professor Elizabeth Dzigbordi Obinnim from the Ho Technical University, asked the girls never to let society box them into restrictive stereotypes, urging them instead to dream big and work relentlessly toward their goals.
Presenting on “Changing Mindsets: My Journey to Self-Discovery, Academic Excellence, and Career Choices,” Professor Obinnim entreated the young girls to stay fiercely determined, deeply committed, and focused on their aspirations.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade