Carrie Hughes: Health and human services director, House Education and the Workforce Committee
Carrie Hughes knows she is somewhat of a rarity on Capitol Hill. Her first job as a congressional aide was in the office of Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.). Eighteen years later, he’s the only member she has worked for. Hughes started in Scott’s personal office and now serves as the director of Health and...
Mrs Marian Jemima Adzroe, the Acting Director of Education for the Volta region, has encouraged adolescent girls in basic and secondary schools to prioritize their education and prepare for the future confidently. She emphasized the importance of utilizing educational and vocational opportunities to become responsible adults and contribute positively to national development.
Mrs Adzroe addressed this at the conclusion of the Adolescent Mentorship and Empowerment Camp (AMEC) 2026, organized by the Volta Regional Department of Gender with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). She underscored that education is a cornerstone of progress and urged the girls to approach their studies and skill acquisition with seriousness.
Additionally, Mrs Adzroe challenged the young girls to consider male-dominated fields such as journalism and engineering, asserting that determination could lead to their success. She cautioned them against engaging in early sexual activities and resisted the urge to marry at a young age, both of which she believed could jeopardize their future.
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, as represented by a speech, encouraged the girls to be catalysts for change in their schools and communities, and to report any instances of gender-based violence to the relevant authorities. He stressed that empowering adolescents is a collective responsibility that necessitates the creation of safe and supportive environments in homes, schools, and communities where girls can express themselves and strive to achieve their ambitions.
Mr Gunu pledged that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council would continue to work alongside relevant institutions and traditional leaders to equip young people with the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and confidence to actively participate in regional development. Mrs Thywill Eyra Kpe, the Regional Director of the Department of Gender for the Volta region, revealed that the three-day camp had enabled numerous girls aged 13 to 19 from seven districts to identify their potential and gain valuable skills.
She mentioned that the camp, themed 'Changing Mindsets—Empower, Unlock Potentials, Breaking Barriers for a Sustainable Future for Girls,' saw the participation of 60 girls.
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