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Honour Dr Omane Boamah through ethical leadership, Speakers
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Honour Dr Omane Boamah through ethical leadership, Speakers

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A public lecture honored the late Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, focusing on selfless leadership and addressing Accra's flood issues.
  • Speakers remembered Dr. Omane Boamah as a patriot who strengthened public institutions and prioritized national interest.
  • Experts urged stronger measures against illegal construction and poor waste management to combat Accra's persistent flooding.

A memorial lecture celebrated the life and legacy of the late Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, emphasizing selfless leadership in public service. The event also highlighted the urgent need to address Accra's worsening flood situation.

selfless leadership in public service: lessons from the life and legacy of the late dr omane boamah

— event themeThe theme of the inaugural annual public lecture held in honor of the late Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined government officials and religious leaders for the inaugural annual public lecture. The theme, “Selfless Leadership in Public Service: Lessons from the Life and Legacy of the Late Dr Omane Boamah,” aimed to celebrate the former Defence Minister's contributions and inspire ethical conduct among public officials.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Acting Minister of Defence and Minister of Finance, lauded Dr. Omane Boamah as a patriot who served Ghana with integrity. He noted the late minister's role in strengthening public institutions and the Ghana Armed Forces. Dr. Forson stated the annual lecture would preserve Dr. Omane Boamah's values by promoting ethical leadership for future generations.

Dr Omane Boamah was a patriot and dedicated public servant who served Ghana with integrity, commitment and distinction.

— Dr. Cassiel Ato ForsonThe Acting Minister of Defence and Minister of Finance described the late minister's service to the nation.

Delivering the keynote address, Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Akesseh described public service as a calling to serve humanity, not for personal gain. He highlighted Dr. Omane Boamah's exemplary servant leadership, citing an instance where the minister interrupted his journey to provide urgent medical aid to a distressed woman. This act, Fr. Akesseh said, demonstrated leadership guided by empathy and a genuine desire to serve.

public service is a calling to serve humanity rather than an avenue for personal enrichment.

— Very Rev. Fr Ebenezer AkessehThe Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church delivered the first lecture, defining the nature of public service.

Separately, Professor Kwasi Appeaning Addo addressed the persistent flooding in Accra. He argued that the problem stems from weak enforcement of planning laws, illegal construction on waterways, poor waste management, and wetland destruction, exacerbated by climate change. Prof. Appeaning Addo called for a rethinking of enforcement, urban planning, and community resilience to move beyond treating floods as mere seasonal emergencies.

leadership must be guided by empathy, responsibility and a genuine desire to serve others.

— Very Rev. Fr Ebenezer AkessehThe priest explained the principles that guided Dr. Omane Boamah's actions.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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