At the 2026 graduation ceremony of the Bolgatanga Central Zone One branch of the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA), hope and opportunity took center stage.
The guest of honor, Hajia Charity Rahinatu Asoemah, Former Upper East Regional Women’s Organizer of the NDC and Deputy Director General of Warehouse of NADMO, made a generous donation of 30 sewing machines and GH₵5,000 cash to the association.
Hajia Charity explained that her donation was aimed at supporting the association’s mission to train more young people, particularly young women, in the craft of dressmaking. “As a daughter of this region, I understand the challenges many young ladies face in their daily lives. For some, even having three square meals a day is a struggle. That is why seeing all of you, young graduates, standing before me today is deeply meaningful. I know it has not been easy to get here, and for that, I say a big congratulations to every one of you”. She told the gathering.
She commended GNTDA for its steadfast commitment to equipping the youth with valuable, employable skills and encouraged the association to further expand its training programs.
Addressing the apprentices, Hajia Charity urged the youth, especially young women, to take their handiwork seriously, emphasizing the potential for vocational training to pave the way for a brighter future. “I want to admonish the youth of this region, especially the ladies, to take their handiwork seriously and become better people in the future,” she advised.
Pledging her ongoing support, Hajia Charity promised to assist the association whenever the need arises.
The ceremony was also marked by the graduation of 73 apprentices from the Bolgatanga Central Zone One branch. Leaders of the association took the opportunity to call on government authorities to prioritize support for local dressmakers, encouraging efforts to help new graduates establish their own businesses locally rather than seeking opportunities elsewhere.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com