No dev’t strategy is better than the one that involves women as central players-Mrs Djokoto

School Management Consultant and former Headmistress of Wesley Girls’ High School, Mrs. Betty Djokoto has said that, no development strategy is better than the one that involves women as the central players.

Mrs. Betty Djokoto said this at the 10^th Anniversary Speech and Prize Giving Day ceremony of Legacy Girls’ College, held on Saturday, 25^th October, 2025, at  Akuse, in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Legacy Girls’ College (LGC) is Ghana’s first all-girls private boarding senior high school.

Mrs. Betty Djokoto, who stood in for  Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, said, Ghana’s development will grow faster if more women play a central role in our developmental agenda. She reiterated Kofi Annan’s quote, “No development strategy is better than the one that involves women as the central players.”

Speaking on the theme: “A Decade of Intentional Leadership: Empowering the next generation of women,” Mrs. Djokoto said, Intentional Leadership for the past 10 years means keeping focus on the original vision and consciously adhering to the core values of Integrity, Responsibility, Ambition and Determination, to shape the behavior and character of the girls, adding that, “Intentional leadership has brought the school this far, and intentional leadership will carry the school through the coming years.

She congratulated the two founders of the school, Dr. Mrs. Ellen Hagan and Mrs. Annor Sackey, saying, “Your vision has birthed a movement, a legacy that will accelerate the development of our nation, and we doff our hats to you for that bold and courageous venture.”

Celebrating a decade of empowering young women through a values-driven and future-forward education, the ceremony was graced by distinguished personalities from academia, industry, Parents, Board of Directors of the school, Old students of Legacy Girls’ College, Current students, teaching and non-teaching staff, the media and the general public.

In her welcome address, the Head of School, Ms. Grace Edziyie said, Legacy is more than academics: “We challenge our girls to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Our vision is to lead and excel in providing a rounded world-class education for young women and contribute to a growing cadre of female leaders across diverse disciplines and occupations.

The founders of the school, Dr. Mrs. Ellen Hagan and Mrs. Essie Anno Sackey, in their goodwill message said, ten years ago, Legacy Girls’ College was born out of a simple yet profound conviction that when girls are empowered with knowledge and nurtured to be confident, competent and caring, they can be whatever they choose to be and they can change the world. The founders emphasized that their dream of creating a space where young women would not only excel academically but also discover their voices, build character and lead with purpose, has been greatly achieved.

“As we look back today, our hearts are filled with gratitude to God. What began as a vision has grown into a vibrant community of learners, thinkers and leaders, a true legacy in motion,” the founders revealed.

The founders paid a growing tribute to their dedicated staff and supporting parents who have walked this journey with them, as well as past and present students, who continue to shine as the heartbeat of Legacy Girls’ College.

We started with a humble beginning of just 23 students, Legacy Girls’ College has grown into a thriving, full-capacity institution serving nearly 700 students from across Ghana and beyond. The school offers two curricula, (the British curriculum and an enhanced Ghanaian curriculum).

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the school, Mr. Israel Titi Ofei, an educational colossus, said, this 10-year milestone is not just about the past, it is a recommitment to our mission to nurture girls who will lead at every level of society, grounded in character and in competence.

Mrs. Millicent Clarke, the third shareholder and member of board of directors of the school, advised the students to remember that success is never achieved alone, it is built upon the encouragement, wisdom, and support of parents, family, teachers, classmates, friends and mentors. She added that, “When you surround yourself with individuals who exemplify confidence, integrity, and ambition, you naturally begin to adopt those attributes yourself.”

The Deputy Head of School (Domestic), Elizabeth Osei-Opoku recognized the invaluable contributions of the school’s dedicated domestic staff: Cooks, Kitchen hands, facility workers, nurses, counselors and housemistresses, stressing that, “Your commitment, teamwork, and warmth have created a caring environment where our students can thrive, and your services reflect the true spirit of Legacy Girls’ College.”

The Vice Chancellor of University Health & Allied Sciences, Prof. Lydia Aziator, said her two daughters attended Legacy Girls’ College (One completed and the second one in school). She was excited to see how they have grown and become confident and independent. Prof. Lydia Aziator commended the visionaries of the school, management and everyone else who has and is contributing to the impact that Legacy is making in nurturing our future women.

Awards were presented to Teaching and Non-Teaching staff who distinguished themselves in the past ten years. Students who performed well in various course programme and those who exemplified the school values, including the ability to speak a Ghanaian language, were presented with prizes.

A minute of silence was observed at the beginning of the program to honor and commiserate with the children and families of Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, the departed former first lady of the Republic of Ghana, who passed on a few days ago.

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