By Nii Martey M. Botchway, GNA
Accra, Sept. 28, GNA – The Speech Therapists and Audiologists Association of Ghana (STAAG) has sworn in new executives with a call on them to uphold professional standards, champion the Association’s interests and prioritise members’ welfare.
The outgoing President, Major Emmanuel Deladem Nkornoo, gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony at the Association’s annual general meeting and scientific conference in Accra.
He urged the new leadership to uphold the tenets of the profession and work collectively to advance the Association’s objectives.
Major Nkornoo also tasked the executives to prioritise the welfare of members and pursue initiatives that would promote their professional development and strengthen the Association.
“Prioritize the welfare of members, and pursue initiatives in the interest of STAAG,” he said.
He stressed the need for the new leadership to remain committed to the Association’s mandate and work towards improving the practice of audiology and speech and language therapy in Ghana.
Her Worship Nana Abena Asoh Owusu Omenyo, a Magistrate at the Adabraka District Court, administered the oath of office to the new executives.
The newly sworn-in President, Dr Josephine Ohenewa Bampoe, will lead the Association, with Mr Francis Kwame Aklika as Vice President.
The other executives are: Ms Juliet Eyram Senoo, Secretary; Ms Sandra Quayson, Assistant Secretary; Mr Solomon Dong Yuri, Organising Secretary; Ms Ayeesha Aheeney Amartey, Financial Secretary; and Mr Godwin Delali Teteehvi, Public Relations Officer.
The new leadership is expected to build on the work of the outgoing administration and promote the interests of audiologists and speech and language therapists across the country.
STAAG, which attained professional body status in March 2024, has 95 members, comprising 58 audiologists and 37 speech and language therapists.
The Association held its annual general meeting and scientific conference on the theme: “Shaping the Future of Communication and Hearing Healthcare: From Practice to Impact.”
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Martey M. Botchway
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Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong