Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie urges young women to dream beyond the present
Young women in the country have been urged to look beyond their present circumstances and cultivate the vision and discipline necessary to become leaders of change in society.
Also, they have been encouraged to believe in themselves and be proud of who they are and their background.
The acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, made the call at a seminar organised for members of the Orange Girls Justice Club under the Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme.
The seminar was held at the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, in Accra last Thursday, on the theme: Looking beyond the present, creating visionary young women.”
It formed part of efforts by the Judiciary to mentor and empower young girls through leadership and career guidance.
The mentoring programme seeks to provide a platform for young women, particularly those from second cycle schools and market-based communities, to develop confidence, ambition and integrity.
Significance
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said the mentoring initiative was designed to demystify the administration of justice and encourage the next generation, particularly young women, to take an interest in the legal profession and other leadership roles.
“Our duties as judges extend beyond the courtroom.
We have a moral responsibility to ensure equity, equality, and advancement for the youth,” he said.
The acting Chief Justice further said the Judiciary’s continuous interaction with the Orange Girls was yielding results, citing examples of two mentees who were currently pursuing higher education with support from their mentors.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reminded the girls that success required hard work and resilience, adding that women had the capacity to make a transformational impact in their communities.
The Chairperson of the Mentoring Planning Committee, Justice Professor Olivia Anku-Tsede, also emphasised the need for mentorship to serve as a moral compass for the young girls.
She urged participants to embrace discipline, self-reflection, and purposeful living as guiding principles in their pursuit of leadership and personal development.
Mentors
Addressing the participants, the Secretary of the Bank of Ghana, Sandra Thompson, shared her career journey, emphasising the importance of discipline as a foundation for success.
She explained that discipline was crucial for achieving one's goals and enabled individuals to participate fully and commit to their objectives.
A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Sarah Marjie, also a mentor, urged young women to remain focused and persevere in pursuit of their goals.
Emphasising the importance of a balanced lifestyle for success, she encouraged them to prioritise their own empowerment and well-being.
