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Strengthen Guidance, Counseling Units in Schools to Curb Rising Suicide Cases - Lawyer Ansah

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Story By: Lawrence Yeboah Gyan   A Sunyani based Private Legal Practitioner, Lawyer Eric Ansah Ankomah has expressed the need for Ghana Education Service (GES) to strengthen the already existing Guidance and Counseling Units at all levels of Education in Ghana to cater for personal problems that may affect academics or relations in Schools. Contributing to a discussion on whether or not Suicide should be decriminalized, Lawyer Ansah who did not want to sound prejudicial due to a pending case at the Supreme Court, was of the view that, effective guidance and counseling Units will not only maintain academic standards but will address the challenges that are likely to provoke Suicidal thoughts. He noted that both the Society and the academic environment today are confronted with several life-threatening challenges that if not checked, could jeopardize the destiny of the future generation. Mr Fred Asante, Chief Executive Officer of Sikapa Farms, who spoke on the same issue, mai...

NEW LEADERSHIP FOR THE FACULTY OF RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES OF CUG

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Outgoing President - Adam Siaka with incoming President Precious Kikolomo   In the spirit of celebration and progression, the Faculty of Religious and Social Sciences (RSS) at the Catholic University of Ghana held its 2024/25 academic year executive elections during the faculty's week festivities. The results are in, and we're thrilled to announce the newly elected executive team who will lead us into the next chapter of excellence and growth. Leading the charge as President of the Faculty is the dynamic Ms. Alasan Kikolomo Precious, with Ms. Rhoda Kumih Boateng serving as Vice President. Joining them, we have Ms. Okoronkwo Vanessa stepping into the role of Finance Officer, and Ms. Allison Esinam Agbeme as the Secretary of the Faculty. Together, they bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to their respective roles. During the handover ceremony, the outgoing President, Mr. Adam Siaka, offered his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected executives. He emphas...