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"In 2014 I wanted to include other programmes so I decided to change AITC into a full time college and added other programmes so then came the name Potters International College."

"While pursuing those courses my love grew for the IT industry so I got home one day from school and told my dad I was going to start an IT school and call it AITC (Ashley Hills IT Center), she says."

"My life isn’t all peaches and cream; I have failed many times but I have also won many times. You do not give up; you keep pushing. I have a dream and I am living it every single day. Live your truth and be kind to yourself. Most importantly support other women."

"I want them to know that there is beauty in independence. And independence doesn’t come cheap. They need to work very hard for it. They shouldn’t place their happiness into anyone’s hand."

"It is quite disheartening to see people having to give up on their education dreams because I lived that myself. I created and focused on a vision that could provide education opportunities for as many as I can"

"I always knew I wanted to own a school where knowledge could be imparted into people. I started school business since I was 19."

"I believe there have been people who’ve been on my journey for 11years and there’s been a person who’s just heard my story. I just opened up my world so I can impact that boy or girl who’s got dreams. It’s been hard work and perseverance because trust me when I state the whole story, it’s not that easy."

"I created several companies over the years that has been focused on education. It got to a point of managing them seamlessly and effortlessly and it became evident I just had to group them. Education is wide and I’ve created services that takes care of training, consulting and services all in the space of education."

"I believe knowledge is power and is very important in our day to day lives. Education is a right to people and not a privilege and that everyone, one way or the other has to educate him/herself. I also believed technology is the answer to everything. It runs our world."

"A few don’t take me seriously because of my age. I also sometimes get surrounded by opportunists because they think at my age I don’t have a fair ground as to how I manage my finances."

"Stop patronizing women and girls – we have proved over and over again that investing in us brings huge benefits to our families and nations"

"respect, hard work, courage, vision, professionalism, listening and learning, love and a little sprinkling of joy from and with our sisters… and pride in positive disruption!"

"It is a matter of justice, of equal opportunity, of giving girls a real basis for choice in their lives. Investing in girls’ education is about healthy, happy girls and communities who can take their leadership roles in our societies"

"We are the backbones of our communities. We are strong. We are visionary. We have faith. Africa cannot survive without us"

"We believe in the power of education and mentorship to inspire and elevate young women. Through Tech4Girls, we are not just teaching them coding languages, but we are also preparing them for the workforce by offering career advice, networking opportunities, and internships"

"there is no successful African who has not benefited at some point from another African’s philanthropy"

"We all have power, different types of power. When we don’t acknowledge that power, it’s easier for others to step all over us"

"African women and African women’s organizations are doing incredible things"

"unique and irreplaceable property we own and must be protected at all cost. They represent our collective identity and values which have been passed on from generations past"

"When we box women into single story victim roles, we become part of systemic disempowerment. That means we join in the undermining of confidence, the withdrawal of choice, the ignoring of power and leadership… and that needs to stop."

"Stop talking about women’s rights when women are not at the heart of that discussion, of planning and of implementing"

"Walk the talk – Put women at the centre of our economic, political and social development"

"Invest in women and girls – our communities deserve the leadership that African women bring. This is not a matter of charity or benevolence – it is a matter of rights and of common sense"

"Investing in nature conservation makes perfect sense because protected areas can play a strategic role in Ghana’s broader development plans. We must understand that safeguarding the country’s diverse ecosystems is an efficient means of maintaining food and water security, creating jobs, sustaining livelihoods and providing a buffer from the worst of climate change impacts"

"open your eyes and see our strengths"

"Massive uncontrolled corruption is suffocating the nation. It appears corruption is legalized. What should Ghanaians do since the existing form of democracy help only a few and leaves the majority behind? What about the impunity and arrogance of some politicians and their defence of corruption?"

"My #GhanaianDream is a Ghana where Ghanaians don't need to travel anywhere else to fulfill their greatest potential."

"We do not just want TVET; we feel that we should have a secondary technical education and that is why we now have TVET Centre of Excellence."

"We don’t intentionally stop them, sometimes it’s difficult, it is the ability to pay and so when it is not there it becomes a challenge, but we also have to communicate that to you. So, for now, our focus should be on the five outstanding, and then we talk about how we will manage the principal payment."

"Government have used election years as auctioning periods engaging in all kinds of projects to win votes. But this government is committing itself to strong fiscal consolidation and efficient management of existing commitment in order not to derail the hard wall stability that we are witnessing."

"This clearly tells me I’m doing something right, and with their support, I shall do more. Just as I was preparing to have my forms picked, I already got them, and not only that, ready to pay for it. I’m very grateful"

"It's our collective responsibility to ensure that our students have the best learning environment possible."

"My dedication to the new patriotic party is deep-seated, rooted in our shared values and vision for a prosperous Ghana. the NPP's strength has always its unity and ability to work together for the common good of our country.https://www.modernghana.com/news/1261526/my-dedication-to-npp-deep-seated-rooted-abena.html"

"“God’s time is the best. I am here to serve the country. In whatever capacity God says I should serve, I will.”"

"These victims are lured with the prospect of good jobs, education, or a chance to escape poverty"

"The contentious circumstances surrounding his inauguration were challenging enough. The focus now is to avoid a similar situation as his tenure concludes, urging him to promote calm and rationality to prevent further discord."

"I’ve always been curious, and a lifelong learner; I’m interested in learning new things, and always accept a challenge."

"And we go down in history as the worst parliament, if not one of the worst, led by a speaker because the speaker is supposed to bring order to the house."

"I think we raised this when the committee was considering it that the proposed amendment in 3(c) may create unintended consequences because sexual intercourse between a man and an inanimate object or between a woman and an inanimate object would necessarily include sexual intercourse with all manner of aids that couple use to enhance the sexual experience."

"I'm the best candidate, and I will win the primaries come January 27th, My party has decided to present me again because there is no reason to change me for any new person."

"This shows the resilience of women. I don't know the number of men who'll be able to stand on their feet for over 227 hours."

"It is not about NPP, NDC, but npp are of course my priority and I ensure that they get it. I emphasise that every member of Parliament or government that comes [to power] ensures that they also follow and help [supporters] to get a place."

"God bless her. She's really done well. We're rooting for her."

"We want to ensure that no one is left out in this era of digitalisation that is why we have programmes specially designed to ensure young girls take up courses in ICT and and making access to tools and internet easy through a gradual process."

"I was so terrified, because it had never occurred to me how many dangers there were online until we took that course. I didn’t know then that a few years on, I’d be appointed as minister in charge of setting up Ghana’s cybersecurity infrastructure because we didn’t have anything on the ground."

"Parliament’s actions should reflect its honorable title and promote confidence in the institution."

"I think it was money. I lost my father and husband prior to the election and I had spent all my money on medical bills. I also couldn’t get the chance to actively campaign because I was observing widowhood rites"

"There is nothing wrong with prioritising the needs of members of the party than others in my constituency."

"I don't think anyone can break this record; except if they are a witch."

"“We came out bruised, our individual and collective egos battered. We lie not in a good place. However, as our great tradition had demonstrated over the years… we will thrive.”"