Launch into the future with ideas, inspiration
THE First Lady, Mrs Ernestina Naadu Mills, has urged the youth to launch into the future with higher ideas and inspiration in order to attain greater heights.
She said prospects for the unknown future could be achieved by developing talents and making use of opportunities presented to them.
Mrs Mills made the call when she addressed a group of students from Washington D.C., USA, and Ghana at the Oiada Transatlantic Conference which was made possible by Polycom Corporation and Vodafone Corporation.
The teleconference was between members of the Oiada International and Akoma Ntoaso Cultural Group of the USA and Ghana, respectively, to celebrate African culture and history in the world.
The First Lady congratulated the group on initiating a network that sought to bridge the communication gap between two different cultures.
“I am encouraged to see how technology is being used to promote peace and understanding between peoples by learning about what binds us as a people,” she said.
She noted that the youth on both continents shared the same thirst for knowledge, adding, “These cultural educational programmes make it possible for children who will never be able to afford to travel to our countries to experience our culture.”
She, therefore, encouraged the youth to take advantage of the opportunity.
She also advised them to demonstrate a sense of mutual respect and understanding for each other, since it was the greatest avenue to knowledge and peace.
“Treasure your education, honour your teachers and elders, respect your peers and take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you and see where it takes you,” Mrs Mills advised them.
She said prospects for the unknown future could be achieved by developing talents and making use of opportunities presented to them.
Mrs Mills made the call when she addressed a group of students from Washington D.C., USA, and Ghana at the Oiada Transatlantic Conference which was made possible by Polycom Corporation and Vodafone Corporation.
The teleconference was between members of the Oiada International and Akoma Ntoaso Cultural Group of the USA and Ghana, respectively, to celebrate African culture and history in the world.
The First Lady congratulated the group on initiating a network that sought to bridge the communication gap between two different cultures.
“I am encouraged to see how technology is being used to promote peace and understanding between peoples by learning about what binds us as a people,” she said.
She noted that the youth on both continents shared the same thirst for knowledge, adding, “These cultural educational programmes make it possible for children who will never be able to afford to travel to our countries to experience our culture.”
She, therefore, encouraged the youth to take advantage of the opportunity.
She also advised them to demonstrate a sense of mutual respect and understanding for each other, since it was the greatest avenue to knowledge and peace.
“Treasure your education, honour your teachers and elders, respect your peers and take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you and see where it takes you,” Mrs Mills advised them.
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