Mfantseman: The Mfantsiman Old Girls' Association (MOGA) 2003 Year Group organized a mentorship and empowerment summit on Saturday for more than 1,700 first-year students of Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School in the Mfantseman Municipality. The day-long event focused on career and life choices, identity, character, and challenges confronting teenage girls, including peer pressure, social media, and sexual relationships.
According to Ghana News Agency, the summit featured speakers such as Ms. Abena Yalley, a corporate lawyer, who shared insights into making deliberate choices rooted in discipline. She emphasized that success is determined by daily decisions, including time management, the company students keep, and their commitment to studies. Ms. Yalley advised against negative peer influence and encouraged building supportive friendships.
She also highlighted the importance of not adopting a victim mentality, explaining that teachers enforce rules to support students' success. On the topic of sexual relationships, Ms. Yalley warned that early sexual activity could lead to emotional distress, unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and disrupted education. She advocated for abstinence and seeking accurate information.
Addressing social media use, Ms. Yalley cautioned against excessive scrolling and digital distractions, which can undermine self-esteem and create unrealistic expectations. She encouraged students to set healthy boundaries and use technology for learning and personal development.
Ms. Mable Madjikie Madjie, a bilingual communications professional, spoke about identity and self-worth, urging students to define themselves by personal values, purpose, and character rather than academic performance or popularity. She used practical examples of peer pressure to illustrate her points and encouraged resilience and focus.
Ms. Priscilla Akonor, a human resource professional, discussed character and integrity, describing character as doing the right thing even when no one is watching. She credited her moral upbringing with helping her resist negative influences during her school years.
Mrs. Roselyn Ayorkor Sowah, Headmistress of the school, expressed gratitude to the MOGA 2003 Year Group for their mentorship efforts. She urged students to focus on their education and maintain the school's values, while calling on alumni, parents, and the wider community to support the school's mission of nurturing responsible young women.