Accra, Ghana – Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana), in partnership with Emerging Public Leaders and the Mastercard Foundation has announced the upcoming graduation ceremony for its fifth cohort of Public Service Fellows.
The event will take place on July 16, 2024, at the British Council, Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to build the next generation of ethical, passionate, and effective public service leaders.
This year’s cohort represents a diverse group of talented young professionals who have completed an intensive one-year fellowship program.
These fellows have worked across various government ministries, agencies, and policy organisations during their tenure, contributing to critical national development initiatives.
Ms Juliet Amoah, Country Director of EPL Ghana, said: “We are immensely proud of our fifth Cohort. These young leaders have demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and a genuine commitment to public service. Their graduation is not just a personal achievement, but a step forward for Ghana’s public service.”
Ms Abigail Kajumba, Executive Director of Emerging Public Leaders, added: “As 25 young Ghanaians prepare to join our pan-African Alumni Network of over 400 committed public service professions – we reflect on the impact of training, mentorship, and investment in young leaders, especially young women, and people with disabilities, on good governance.
The outstanding, ethical leaders graduating serve as a cornerstone to better public policy and good governance of tomorrow. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we look forward to the continued career advancements of these young leaders”.
The graduation ceremony will feature a keynote address by Bernard Avle, a renowned Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster.
Mr Avle is the General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV and hosts the Citi Breakfast Show, one of Ghana’s most influential radio programs.
With over 15 years of experience in media and public affairs, Mr. Avle has promoted good governance and public sector accountability in Ghana.
He was named the 2017 Journalist of the Year at the Ghana Journalists Association Awards and is a recipient of the Young Global Leader award by the World Economic Forum.
Mr Avle’s insights on the role of young leaders in transforming Ghana’s public sector promise to inspire our graduating fellows as they embark on their careers in the public service.
Instructively, Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) is a non-profit organisation that aims to equip young Ghanaian leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to drive transformational change in Ghana and Africa.
EPL Ghana partners with the Government of Ghana, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, and public service organisations among other partners to train and develop a crop of ethical and competent young public service professionals who are committed to good governance and excellent delivery of public services.
Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) is a public service leadership organization that is preparing the next generation of competent and effective public sector leaders in Africa.
EPL partners with governments and local organizations to rigorously identify young public service professionals who are committed to practising and promoting good governance throughout Africa. With its support throughout their career journeys, this diverse network of leaders influences and strengthens their country’s institutions for delivering democracy with excellence, care, innovation, and integrity.
