Gone were the days when smock was worn only on occasions.

There was this perception that it can only be worn during engage­ments, weddings and festivals.

Interestingly, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avonsige has added new touches to the smock, making it a choice for all occasions.

With the new designs, the smock comes in forms of dresses, trousers, bubu dresses and skirts.

By Linda Abrefi Wadie

 The Right Reverend Kwaku Effah, the Methodist Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese, has urged churches to help tackle the growing trend of indiscipline in the country.

That could be done if churches concentrate on building the youth to become matured in Christianity, he stated in an interview on the side-lines of the 46th annual synod of the Methodist of Ghana held at Duayaw-Nkwanta in the Ahafo Region.

It was under the theme: ‘Dis­cipleship: growing into Christian maturity,’ and attended by Dioce­san executives, the standing com­mittees of the church, members of the coordination offices and pastors wives.

The synod enabled the church to take stock and highlighted the previous year’s achievements, looked into emerging challenges and projected for the future.

Rt Rev. Effah also noted that Christian maturity and a strength­ened faith in God would make the youth disciplined and principled, and urged the churches to form youth groups and provide employ­able skills training to create job opportunities for them.

“The youth groups will bring young people together, provide them with employable skills train­ing to build on their future,” he stated, asking Christians not to live to please themselves, instead strive to live to please God.

That would enable them to grow into Christian maturity and entreated the churches to also prioritise the spiritual growth and development of their members, saying the lives of Christians must develop physically, spiritually, emotionally and socially.

“Christian maturity is not about age or positions in the church, but a life characterised by holiness and righteousness,” he stated and urged Christians to pray constantly to strengthen their relationships with God.

They must also always seek the Holy Spirit guidance and look onto Jesus Christ and eschew sin and to live righteously. —GNA

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has launched the One Million Coders programme, aimed at training one million Ghanaians with digital skills. 

This programme seeks to empower young ghanaians, with coding skills and prepare them for the future job market.

The One Million Coders programme is under the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations aimed at promoting digital innovation and skills development in Ghana. 

This programme aligns with the Ministry’s mandate to drive the country’s digital transformation agenda.

At the launch of the One Million Coders program, President John Mahama emphasized that this initiative is a strategic pillar in his efforts to reset Ghana’s agenda with digital skills. 

It’s a deliberate attempt to invest in the future of Ghanaian youth through technology and innovation.

By equipping young people with cutting-edge digital skills,  the country is empowering them to drive Ghana’s digital transformation and economic growth.

The President emphasized that the One Million Coders (OMC) programme encompasses more than just technical skills.

The President highlights the program’s potential to transform lives and drive economic growth. This perspective underscores the importance of digital literacy in today’s economy, where technological proficiency is increasingly crucial for success.

Hon. LlSamuel Nartey George (MP), Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations emphasized that the One Million Coders program is a flagship program of the John Mahama-led administration.

According to him, the program aims to equip young people with essential digital skills, demonstrating the government’s commitment to empowering the youth and bridging the digital divide.

The Minister was of the view that the initiative will create opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, promoting digital inclusion and reducing inequality, adding, the launch of the One Million Coders programme within the 120-day social contract period showcases President Mahama’s focus on delivering on his promises National Communications Authority