The Ghana Scout Association (GSA) has inaugurated a new Board and National Executive Committee (NEC) to steer the affairs of the movement.
The committee is expected to uphold truth, honesty and teamwork in advancing Scouting in the country.
At a brief ceremony in Accra, Ms Jemima Nartey, immediate past Vice Chairperson of the World Scout Bureau, urged the newly inducted leaders to embrace their roles with dedication and joy.
“Scouting is a voluntary movement, not a paid occupation, and requires leaders to commit wholeheartedly to transforming young people into responsible citizens,” she said.
Ms. Nartey reminded the NEC and Board that their mandate was aligned with the global Scouting framework under the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
“If we do not understand and work according to what is expected of us, we would go haywire. That is why induction workshops are crucial for elected members to grasp the tenets of their responsibilities,” she said.
Ms Nartey stressed that leadership in Scouting required energy and teamwork.
“With Scouting, the day you frown, you’ve lost it. It goes with the heart and the mind. You need to have joy to do the right thing,” she said.
Reflecting on her own journey, Ms Nartey credited Scouting for shaping her life and encouraged members to work together to make Ghana’s movement a model on the continent.
“We need visibility where people see us and say, wow, these people are really doing a good thing. Let us work as a team so that when awards are given, Ghana Scout Association will be mentioned,” she said.
The newly inaugurated Board, chaired by Mr William Pitt, includes Mr Isshaque Suleman, Ms Mercy Sackey and Nana Fannynamah III.
The NEC is led by Chief Commissioner Hilary Anumie, with deputies and commissioners overseeing communications, training, finance, gender, projects and international relations.
On behalf of the NEC and Board, Mr Pitt pledged their collective commitment to stewardship.
He promised to take the GSA to the next level and ensure visibility of Scouting across schools and communities.
