Joseph Otsibah 
The Kadjebi District of The Church of Pentecost, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES) – Kadjebi-Akan District, has held a colourful event to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl Childunder the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crises.”
The programme, which took place on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Kadjebi Central Assembly Temple, brought together young girls from 11 Junior High Schools across the Kadjebi East and West Circuits, along with their teachers.
The Kadjebi District Minister, Pastor Samuel Ohene Abeka, set the tone for the day with an inspiring exhortation from Jeremiah 1:5, reminding the girls that “God sees you and God knows you.” He encouraged them to embrace their divine purpose and live confidently in their God-given identity.
Mrs. Emma Azirevi Zottor, the District Girl Child Coordinator of GES-Kadjebi and a Deaconess of the Church, delivered the keynote address. She commended the resilience of girls in the face of social and economic challenges and urged them to become agents of change within their communities.
Adding to the discussions, Deaconess Peace Agbevivi Affram, an Area Executive Member of the Women’s Ministry, encouraged the participants to pursue education, leadership, and self-development. She emphasized that empowering girls today produces women who can influence society positively.
As part of the event, theKadjebi Health Directorate marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an educational session led by midwives Madam Evelyn Damankah and Madam Stella Agyeiwaa. They sensitized the girls on breast health, early detection, and the need for regular medical checkups.
The celebration also saw participation from Mrs. Elizabeth Ohene Abeka, wife of the District Pastor; Deaconess Rita Fafali Adu, District Women’s Ministry Leader, and her executive team, as well as representatives from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE).
The event concluded with refreshments for all participants, fostering a sense of fellowship and celebration among the students and their teachers.
The International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Kadjebi served not only as a day of reflection but also as a movement of empowerment—reminding every girl present that she is seen, valued, and capable of leading change.
Report by Kadjebi District Media Team
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