By Angela Adu-Asomaning
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has reiterated the government’s commitment to leadership training that preserves Ghana’s cultural values while promoting sustainable development.
She noted that leadership programmes should not be purely academic but serve as practical platforms that empower future leaders with real-world skills to deliver meaningful results in their communities.
Madam Muslim made these remarks on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, at a luncheon and introduction ceremony for the Executive Certificate Programme on Custodianship and Digital Age Leadership, organised by Knutsford University in Accra.
The programme, introduced by Knutsford University, is designed to equip leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of cultural leadership in Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
President of the Royals, Clergy, and Sheiks Alliance, Okatakyie Nana Anim, described the initiative as a transformative step toward nurturing a new generation of African leaders who will honour tradition while driving innovation and national progress.
“There are numerous benefits associated with the training, including educating communities about the importance of cultural heritage, promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, and developing innovative solutions,” he said.
Delivering a speech on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Madam Muslim described the programme as a bold and timely initiative, a catalyst for change and a call to legacy building. She emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the success of such efforts.
“The Government of Ghana calls on stakeholders who go through this programme to apply the knowledge and tools they acquire to address the pressing challenges eroding our heritage and undermining national progress. Government cannot do this alone; it needs your active support,” she stressed.
Founder and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Knutsford University, John Kwamina Essel, also underscored the need for Africa to move beyond the status quo, shed its “third-world” label, and claim its rightful place in a rapidly changing global economy through initiatives like this programme.
“How do we ensure that Africa takes its rightful place and truly contributes to building a sustainable global economy? The world cannot develop sustainably without Africa. As an institution, we are excited to be driving and spearheading this vision,” he said.
The programme, designed for traditional rulers, chiefs, Christian and Muslim faith leaders, youth leaders, and community mediators, aims to train participants in African custodianship, history, philosophy, cultural preservation, conflict law, and territorial custodianship, among other areas.
