Speaking at the programme, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Dr Emmanuel Kojo Hopeson underscored the fact that all human beings are uniquely created. According to him, men and women are equal. "Men and women are equally created in Gods image and their difference is not in superiority or inferiority but in complementary responsibilities," he stated.
Dr Hopeson who is also a Minister of the Gospel, Counselling Psychologist and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Expert and Trainer shared his knowledge of the different behavioural traits of humans emphasising the need for one to know oneself. This according to him, helps the individual to make informed choices.
Touching mainly on the mental health issue, Dr Hopeson explained it as the absence of mental illness, ability to cope, handle, manage and find balance amidst the pressures of life.
He finally advised that to have a good mental health, everybody must find a way of engaging in less stressful activities, engage in more exercises and avoid taking drugs or alcohol with the aim of reducing stress.
On her part, the Director of Health Advice Foundation, Dr Caroline Ladzekpo advised women to ensure good health at all times.
Speaking on the topic, 'oestrogen and Women's emotion, menopause', the gynaecologist emphasised the importance of the oestrogen which according to her is what gives women all the characteristics that qualify them as women. This hormone begins functioning in girls from age thirteen.
And as it begins, the girls feels shy in many situations and sometimes do not really understand what is happening to them. She therefore called on parents to be vigilant at this stage and help their daughters to come to terms with the changes in their bodies.
Dr Ladzekpo who is also the CEO of Plus Medical Centre advised women who experience pains during their menstrual period to avoid taking unprescribed drugs. According to her, the pain is a normal thing but women must consult gynaecologists when the pain is unbearable.
A representative of The Think Africa Forum, Ms Getty Sharon-Kumi also read a solidarity message on behalf of the 230 abducted girls in Nigeria. The powerful speech among other things called on all Africans and leaders to unite and think to find a lasting solution to Africa's problems. She also bemoaned why the African military could collaborate with external forces to search and kill Muamar Gaddafi as president but same collaboration could not be forged to find these girls who are in such atrocious captivity for over a year.
The Queenmother of Koteiman (under the Nii Kwei Olai stool of Asene), Naa Koteitso Afrasomanso I graced the event in her full regalia. She also took her turn at the podium and advised young ladies to be firm in their resolve to succeed.
The Queenmother of Abola Piam We, Naa Dedei Amobiye II was also present.
The programme was successfully and gracefully chaired by the President of Eckankar Ghana, Mrs Charlotte Asante.
The programme was emceed by Joseph Appah.
Joseph Appah is a Professional Corporate & Social MC
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