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Leadership Alone is Not Enough – Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong Urges Graduates to Embrace Integrity, Innovation, and Change

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Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong has delivered a rousing call to action to the graduating class of Accra Metropolitan University, urging them to go beyond leadership and become agents of change through integrity, innovation, and responsible use of technology.

Speaking as the keynote guest at the university’s graduation ceremony, Justice
Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong challenged the students not to merely seek titles or positions of power, but to become problem solvers in their communities. “Leadership alone is not enough,” he stressed. “The world is looking for people who embrace integrity, who innovate, and who are not afraid of change.”

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He encouraged graduates to be fearless in facing the pressing issues around them. “Do not run away from problems,” he said. “Be the generation that solves them. Ghana and the world need change-makers, not spectators.”

Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong also spoke passionately about values that protect and sustain the environment, citing the destructive impact of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. “We are witnessing the devastation of our rivers, lands, and future due to greed and disregard for the law. As graduates, your values must align with protecting, not plundering, our environment.”

A strong advocate for the ethical use of technology, he warned the audience about the rising cases of mobile money (MoMo) fraud and the dangers of deepfake technology, an increasingly troubling development made possible by Artificial Intelligence. “Technology must be used to uplift society, not deceive it,” he cautioned. “As educated individuals, you must lead by example. Never use your knowledge for dishonest or illegal means.”

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Justice Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong’s address also included a stirring appeal to the graduates to be innovators. “Innovation is not just for tech entrepreneurs,” he said. “Whatever field you are entering, look for new and better ways to improve lives.”

The graduation ceremony also honoured notable national figures, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who received an honorary Doctor of Law degree, and Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, who was awarded a Doctor of Science degree for her contributions to engineering and telecommunications.

The event marked a significant milestone in the lives of the graduates, but also served as a clarion call to carry their education into the real world with purpose, responsibility, and a spirit of transformation.

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National Best Nurse/Midwife Beatrice Sewor Embarks on Appreciation and Gratitude Tour Across Volta and Oti Regions

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Fresh from being crowned GRNMA National Best Nurse/Midwife 2025, Beatrice Sewor has commenced an Appreciation and Gratitude Tour across the Volta and Oti Regions to honour the communities, institutions and individuals whose support contributed to her remarkable achievement.

Madam Sewor received the prestigious national recognition at the GRNMA Annual Awards Night held at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra, on 12th December 2025, a feat that has been widely celebrated within Ghana’s health sector as a testament to dedication, compassionate care and professional excellence.

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As part of her commitment to sharing the honour with those who journeyed with her, she began the three-day appreciation tour on 27th April 2026 in Ho. The tour route includes stops in Hohoe, Jasikan and Dambai, before climaxing in Nkwanta on 29th April 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital.

The tour is designed to express heartfelt gratitude to communities, health directorates, selected health facilities, stakeholders and supporters whose encouragement and contributions played a pivotal role in her success. It also includes a courtesy visit to the Oti Regional Minister, Hon. John Kwadwo Gyapong, as part of efforts to acknowledge institutional support and strengthen stakeholder relations.

The initiative is not only a thanksgiving exercise but also a recognition that the award represents a collective victory for healthcare workers and communities in the Volta and Oti Regions. Through engagements and courtesy calls along the route, Madam Sewor is celebrating frontline health professionals, inspiring younger practitioners and reinforcing bonds within the healthcare ecosystem.

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The tour will conclude in Nkwanta at the St. Joseph Catholic Hospital to mark the occasion and celebrate what many have described as a shared achievement for the region and the nursing profession at large.

Speaking on the significance of the tour, supporters have described the gesture as a reflection of humility and servant leadership, noting that Madam Sewor’s decision to return to the people and institutions that supported her demonstrates the very values that earned her the national honour.

Her recognition as GRNMA National Best Nurse/Midwife 2025 continues to inspire admiration across the country, with many seeing her story as a shining example of dedication, sacrifice and excellence in healthcare delivery. The Appreciation and Gratitude Tour is expected to further deepen that legacy while celebrating the spirit of partnership that made the achievement possible.

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