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Ghana reaffirms commitment to social cohesion at regional forum in Cotonou

The forum, which followed the Committee on Regional Coordination (CRC) meeting, served as a knowledge-sharing platform where participating countries presented insights, discussed challenges, and explored solutions to strengthen social stability across the subregion.

Ghana, led by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, played a key role in the discussions, presenting the country’s approach to local governance as a tool for social cohesion.

Ghana’s delegation highlighted the importance of decentralized governance structures, inclusive development, and community engagement in addressing the vulnerabilities that contribute to social unrest and violent extremism.

During the country presentations, Ghana shared key insights into its governance model, emphasizing the role of district assemblies and local authorities in fostering peace and economic empowerment.

The presentation showcased Ghana’s initiatives in youth employment, skills training, and the use of digital platforms like the Local Development Portal to improve governance transparency and citizen participation. Delegates from other countries engaged in discussions on how these strategies could be adapted to their national contexts.

The forum also provided an opportunity for Ghana to exchange ideas on community-led approaches to development, a critical component in preventing radicalization and strengthening grassroots resilience.

The discussions underscored the need for regional coordination, policy alignment, and the scaling up of successful interventions across the four countries.

Participants explored strategies for sustaining these efforts beyond the SOCO Project’s initial implementation.

Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to securing additional resources and working with regional partners to expand the reach of social cohesion initiatives.

Source: peacefmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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