The La Dedeiman Traditional Area and Agbaafoiatse Nuumo Tetteh Odjetor Stool has installed Mr. Liu Wen-Min, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Ghana-China Business Chamber of Commerce, as its Development Chief.

He is known in Ghana as Liu Nana Yaw due to difficulty in pronouncing his Chinese name. He has been conferred with the title Nii Adjetey Mowaamo I. The enstoolment took place last Thursday at La Wokoonaa, hosted by the Nuumo Tetteh Odjetor family in Greater Accra.

This significant milestone highlights not only his appointment but also his immediate impact on the La DedeiMan traditional area through transformative and developmental initiatives.

Nii Adjetey Mowaamo I is already spearheading projects to provide basic amenities and uplift the community. His efforts include improving access to essential infrastructure and supporting the youth through education and vocational training programs to empower them with employable skills.

These initiatives mark a promising start to his tenure as a Development Chief, setting a strong foundation for growth and progress in the region.

During the ceremony, Nii Boyefio II, the Paramount Chief of Dedeiman Traditional Area and Agbaafoiatse Nuumo Tetteh Odjetor,praised Nii Adjetey Mowaamo I for earlier contributions. “We are thrilled to collaborate with him as he brings tangible development to our people,” Nii Boyefio II stated. “His commitment is already evident, and together, we are poised to achieve remarkable advancements for our community.”

In his address, Nii Adjetey Mowaamo I expressed gratitude for the honour done him and reaffirmed his dedication to duty. “I am deeply privileged to serve this community,” he said.

“Having begun projects to provide basic amenities and empower our youth through education and skills training, I am committed to doing all I can to enhance our people’s welfare and drive progress.”

The installation drew a vibrant crowd of community members, traditional leaders, and dignitaries, all witnessing the dawn of a new era for the Agbaafoiatse Nuumo Tetteh Odjetor Stool.

Renowned for its rich cultural heritage and focus on community upliftment, this prominent traditional stool in the Greater Accra Region now looks forward to accelerated development under Nii Adjetey Mowaamo I leadership.

With his proactive approach, Nii Adjetey Mowaamo I is tasked with advancing economic opportunities, upgrading infrastructure, and elevating living standards of the community. His ongoing efforts to support the youth and improve access to essentials services have sparked optimism, with the community eagerly anticipating further strides in their quality of life.

By Times Reporter

GhanaWeb Feature by Stella Dziedzorm Sogli

Ghana’s economic status has sunk in the last few years as its currency continues to lose value against major trading currencies, especially the US dollar.

Whenever the question of the worth and value of money comes up in recent times, the posture of some Ghanaians suggests that they may no longer be interested in the subject of how bad the country’s standing is.

Also in recent times, the costs of basic needs, from food, clothing, shelter, and other needs have become very expensive. This has left many Ghanaians in the state of living from “hand to mouth,” which suggests that as soon as their salaries hit their accounts, they get into a spending mode.

This leaves little to no room for savings and investments, the perfect recipe for wealth creation.

This article is basically to address salaried workers, not people with generational wealth, multiple sources of income or business owners.

It would have been ideal to use the country’s minimum wage in the breakdown, but everyone knows by now, that that is woefully inadequate for even a somewhat key standard of living.

Unfortunately, some people earn that low in Ghana today; in 2025!

I digress!

But here is a practical question; how long and what would it take to become a dollar millionaire and earn $1 million as a salaried worker in Ghana today?

How about we explore for how long a person would need to work to achieve this landmark?

Using today’s [March 19, 2025] exchange rate of $1 to 15.42 and assuming this rate is constant, here is how long it will take the average Ghanaian who works a 9 to 5 job to make $1 million in his lifetime, without ever touching his salary.

$1 million is GH¢15,420,000. Assuming you earned GH¢4000 monthly, you would make GH¢48,000 yearly.

You would have to work for 20.8 years to make GH¢1,000,000. Therefore if $1 million is GH¢15,420,000 you would need to work for over 300 years consistently to make $1 million.

Here is the math: if 1m = 20, 15m=?

As ridiculous as this may seem, this is the reality of many Ghanaians. Some Ghanaians may never have the opportunity to boast of having $1 million, whether in liquid or in assets.

This emphasises the need for Ghanaians to invest in the idea of holding leaders accountable for how they manage the economy.

The reality too is that some people do not want to be a million-dollar rich; some just want to be able to live comfortably and take care of their families.

Others want to have enough to be able to extend a helping hand to others and create opportunities for impact.

With that being said, the question remains, “Is $1 million enough to change your life?”

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By Elizabeth Abban

Accra, March 19, GNA – The Public Relations Department of the University for Media, Arts, and Communications (UniMAC) has organised a protocol and etiquette training workshop for its level 200 students to help them navigate social, business, and diplomatic settings.

The workshop, coordinated by Mr. Fuseini Iddrisu, Lecturer at UniMAC, was to equip participants with essential life skills, boost their confidence, enhance communication, and strengthen relationships by ensuring appropriate behaviour in diverse interactions.

Mr. Iddrisu, speaking during the workshop, emphasised the need for students to pay close attention to their presentation, saying he had observed students struggling with basic etiquette and protocol.

He explained that, “Protocol and etiquette training equip individuals with the skills to navigate various social, business, and diplomatic settings with professionalism, respect, and cultural awareness.”

The workshop was facilitated by Manners on Point School of Etiquette, a renowned institution specialising in contemporary etiquette and professional training.

Manners On Point School of Etiquette provides state-of-the-art coaching for corporations, schools, groups, and individuals with a mission to empower people to become confident, courageous and well-rounded by teaching essential manners, character, and social-emotional skills.

Abenaa Antwiwaa Adusei, a certified Etiquette Consultant at Manners on Point School of Etiquette, provided students with insights into the art of etiquette and professionalism.

She covered essential topics such as proper dining etiquette, correct posture for both men and women, the significance of personal appearance, common image breakers amongst others.

She underscored the importance of being mindful of one’s behaviour in professional settings and said first impressions played pivotal role in both social and career success.

Vera Bryan, a student participant, shared her experience after the event, and expressed gratitude for the knowledge gained.

She said: “I am very happy and delighted because this workshop has really helped me. I have learned a lot. I feel more confident and equipped with the knowledge and skills I need to succeed.”

GNA

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play videoGhanaWeb’s Ernestina Serwaa Asante in a pose by MV World Odyssey cruise ship

The MV World Odyssey, despite being a cruise ship, also serves as a floating university, allowing students to engage in local maritime activities and cultural exchanges.

Currently carrying several students from around the world, the Bahamas-flagged, 175-meter-long vessel functions as a campus for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Captain Jan Christiansen of the World Odyssey stated that the students, who hail from different countries, are undergoing specialised training in seafaring and various professional disciplines on board the vessel.

The cruise ship arrived in Ghana on Monday, March 17, 2025, and will berth at Tema Port for three days before heading to Takoradi Port for another three days. This will make their total stay in Ghana six days before sailing off to their next destination.

Upon its arrival, the Minister of Transport and Tourism, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, welcomed the World Odyssey and pledged to work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure visas on arrival for shipowners and seafarers at the port.

He noted that facilitating visa acquisition for seafarers would help address one of their key challenges and ensure the smooth operation of their activities.

Speaking to the media after touring the World Odyssey in Accra on Monday, March 17, 2025, Minister Nikpe stated that, “We are aware that our seafarers and some shipowners face significant difficulties in obtaining visas for those who wish to work outside this country.”

The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, also toured the cruise ship and emphasized Ghana’s potential to benefit from the blue economy.

She remarked that the arrival of the World Odyssey will promote tourism and encouraged all stakeholders to adopt best practices in the maritime industry.

The visit by the two ministers aimed to strengthen international relations, promote tourism, and explore opportunities for Ghana’s maritime sector.

The initiative also sought to enhance prospects in both the transport and tourism industries.

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