Opinions of Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Columnist: Sam, Charles Augustus Nana Banyin

Action Plan For Renewal of Ghanaian Society

CHARLES SAM'S ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE RENEWAL OF THE GHANAIAN SOCIETY  - THE RISE OF A NEW GHANA

Dear Ghanaian Partner , Ghana , the last frontier for investment, is being disorganized, raped and destroyed. As one of the only virgin territories with great potential in our world today, the nation could have gone through a well-structured , well-planned and principle-focused development program shortly after attaining independence, with an opportunity for everyone in and out of the nation to be a genuine part of the process.

It is very logical and natural, that when one has lost everything but one, great care is taken, when handling that one which remains. This should be precisely the whole worlds’ approach, including Ghanaians themselves, to the Ghanaian nation.

I cannot put it any better than call it ‘THE GHANAIAN RENNAISANCE’ - rediscovering and claiming our Ghanaian heritage. Almost the whole world, including the majority of the Ghanaian people and others, are tired of the present state of the Ghanaian which could be traced back to all of us in one way or the other.

We all know deep down in our hearts that if we all put our strengths together to stop the destruction of the nation and rebuild the broken walls, we will surely have preserved a paradise for ourselves and generations after us.

In investment terms, there are undoubtedly benefits for all of us as we would be guaranteed another opportunity to put our knowledge, talents, skills and abilities to use. We would be assured of expansions in our businesses and organizations. The world would have nothing to be insecure about in all forms of relationships with the Ghanaian people - A GENUINE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AND CO-EXISTENCE. Nations and continents around the globe whose governments and tax payers are unhappy with the influx of Ghanaian (economic refugees) unto their terrains, and the pumping of their tax money into development programmes which are sometimes mismanaged by unpatriotic brothers and sisters of ours, will be relieved. With our values solid, and our goals clear, we will together face a life of prosperity and the deepest love and security.

SECOND GENERATION Ghana, is spearheading the most powerful movement in the history of our nation and continent, to change, develop and preserve the GREAT GHANAIAN NATION which is undoubtedly ‘THE VIRGIN TERRITORY OF THE MILLENNUIM’.

Just as a seed has enough strength and power within itself to break out of any tough situation in the right environment, so Ghana and the rest of the world have the ability, capability, will and strength to propel the Ghanaian nation to progress from DESPAIR TO HOPE, to transform POSSIBILTY INTO REALITY and IDEALS INTO FACTS, if the right environment (SYSTEM) for serious development is created.

The New Ghanaian Vision is one which the nation must be assisted in renewing the MIND-SET and WORLDVIEW of the Ghanaian which would ultimately result in the transformation of attitude, character and approach to development. This is the new foundation for real growth and development. The comprehensive renewal of the current system and society in the Ghanaian nation, driven by the talents of all her people, irrespective of their race, creed or political inclination, would result in the new foundation -‘A NATION DILIGENTLY AT WORK TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR ITSELF’.

This world operates by the natural principle of symphony and harmony. The black and white keys of a piano need each other to create sweet and meaningful melody. The reality is that, we cannot ignore the fact nor wish away the reality that we need each other to build a strong nation and on this principle, I am calling on all mankind to go back to the legacy GOD planted in us, which takes us back to the beginning-‘WE ARE OUR BROTHERS KEEPER’.

I am inviting genuine, committed, progressive, fruitful and development-focused partners (which includes all Ghanaians without an exception) to join and support SECOND GENERATION GHANA and the rest of the GHANAIAN people, to embark on THE NEW GHANAIAN VISION - ‘WALKING INTO THE PROMISE OF GHANA'.

Your interest, presence, support and partnership will in itself, constitute a tribute to the Ghanaian people, and the profound statement of hope that all of us together, will continue to expand the frontiers of humanity.

This is a seed idea for all patriots to pour in their contributions to make it a worth-the-while programme for the overall good of Ghana . The name is not as important as it is a Ghanaian programme.

You are the only ARM OF GOD stretched out to an ailing Ghana . WELCOME ABOARD!!! Charles Augustus Sam Architect Golden Future Promotions goldnfuture@yahoo.com WALKING INTO THE PROMISE OF GHANA (WITPOG)

Second Generation Ghana is setting the pace to move the Ghanaian nation off the track of her hopeless, miserable, and humiliating past, unto the track of a hopeful and dignified future.

We have declared all-out war on all that constituted the old and present Ghana and renewed our commitment to rebuilding a New Ghana . Our fight is however not against the developed world or former colonial rulers, but rather, the evil system which has been in place in The Ghanaian nation since independence and the ills that system gave birth to.

The old and current system, gave birth to a serious inferiority complex in our people, bankrupt leadership,   a culture of silence, premature death, oppression, devaluation in all respects, marginalization, chaos, anarchy, ethnic strife, silent wars, divided families, starvation, economic sabotage, nation wrecking, poverty, moral and ethical bankruptcy, economic depression, disease and epidemics, intimidation, indiscipline, lawlessness, ignorance, corruption and amongst others, the dehumanizing legacy of depravation.

Second Generation Ghana, with the wise advisory support of First Generation Ghana, will be leading the whole nation through a dynamic educational program entitled ‘THE NEW FOUNDATION SERIES’ which is a four part practical and down to earth educational, motivational and re-orientation series. It is aimed at changing the mind-set of the Ghanaian, with the under-girding principle being ‘Transformation of the Ghanaians’ attitude to life, society, the nation and development’.

The four part series cover:

The New Ghana* The Rise of the New Generation* Rebuilding the broken walls of Ghana* Entering Ghana’s Promise

The programme is targeted mainly at the SECOND GENERATION GHANA, and would be executed in schools, seminars, workshops, business forums, symposia, conferences, work places, on radio, television, through printed material, newspapers, drama groups, audio and video cassettes, dvd’s and vcd’s private clubs and associations, religious leaders and groups, political leaders and groups, opinion leaders, traditional leaders, non-governmental organizations, community meeting rallies, youth organizations and rallies, passenger transport drivers, postal mail, the internet and through music.

Ghana has been on the track of desired development for decades but has failed to attain the expected goals. The four part educational series will prepare and properly position the nation to catch  it’s destiny.

EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TOPICS TO BE TREATED

WITPOG 1 - THE NEW GHANA   The comprehensive renewal of society relative to changing times and situations; Developing a culture a culture of peace and stability; Developing and entrenching the culture of democracy; Developing the culture of the rule of law; Developing the culture of constructive politics; Developing the culture of transparency and openness; Developing the culture of a system and environment conducive to revolutionary, accelerated development; Developing the culture of good governance and high calibre leadership; Developing the culture of collective leadership; Developing the culture of trust; Developing the culture of good stewardship; Developing the culture of tolerance and accommodation; Developing the culture of truth; Developing an all inclusive and embracing culture; Developing the culture of organization; Developing the culture of high ethical and moral standards; Developing the culture of a system superior to any personality; Developing the culture of civil rights education; Developing the culture of accountability and probity; Developing the culture of unity, cohesion and collective effort; Developing the culture of equity and justice; Developing the culture of consultations; Developing the culture of freedom of responsible expression; Developing the culture of creative and dignified citizenship; Developing the culture of understanding; Developing the culture of worthy visions and vision development; Developing the culture of conflict prevention, resolution and reconciliation; Developing the culture of patriotism and loyalty; Developing the culture of investment; Developing the culture of national aspirations, ideals and philosophies; Developing the culture of character and attitudinal development; Developing the culture of education in the citizen’s role in national development; Developing the culture of understanding and healthy relations between political opponents; Developing the culture of motivation and encouragement; Developing the culture of responsibility; Developing the culture of pioneering and creativity; Developing the culture of maintenance; Developing the culture of possibility; Developing the culture of support; Developing the culture of family life education; Developing the culture of effective communication of visions; Developing the culture of seeking constructive counsel; Developing the culture of strong families and family values; Developing the culture of good business management; Developing the culture of business development; Developing the culture of teaching and learning; Developing the culture of reading; Developing the culture of good time management and accountability; Developing the culture of being one another’s keeper and developer; Developing the culture of maximizing one’s positive contribution and influence in society; Developing the culture of self appreciation and confidence; Developing the culture of listening and observing; Developing the culture of discipline; Developing the culture of purposeful groupings; Developing the culture of excellence; Developing the culture of fearless honesty; Developing the culture of defending the truth and what is right; Developing the culture of effective planning; Developing the culture of national pride; Developing the culture of courage and boldness; Developing the culture of addressing issues and problems through dialogue and well-structured processes; Developing the culture of procedural growth and development; Developing the culture of working hard; Developing the culture of efficiency; Developing the culture of relentless persistence on achieving one’s goals; Developing the culture of exposing and correcting wrong; Developing the culture of honoring one’s word; Developing the culture of accepting responsibility for wrongs and taking urgent steps to rectify them; Developing the culture of accepting the role of women as crucial development partners; Developing the culture of foresight; Developing the culture of productivity; Developing the culture of preservation; Developing the culture of rewarding good and showing appreciation; Developing the culture of sharing Developing the culture of sacrificing and paying prices; Developing the culture of prioritizing; Developing the culture of maximizing potential and attaining the highest height in life; Developing the culture of living by principle; Developing the culture of independence; Developing the culture of awareness; Developing the culture of greatness; Developing the culture of originality and being oneself; Developing the culture of reflection and deep thinking; Developing the culture of following prayers with serious, well-planned, concrete action; Developing the culture of implementing knowledge acquired in conferences, seminars, workshops and symposiums; Developing the culture of good sanitation; Developing the culture of healthy debates in schools, on radios, on television and in society; Developing the culture of responsible journalism and press freedom; Developing the culture of believing in our own dreams, visions and solutions; Developing the culture of proper diagnosis of problems; Developing the culture of prescribing liberation formulas and solutions; Developing the culture of quality service; Developing the culture of enquiring; Developing the culture of attentiveness to the words of songs; Developing the culture of living within ones means; Developing the culture of savings; Developing the culture of developing the disabled; Developing the culture of seed capital financing; Developing the culture of adoption of the poor and needy; Developing the culture of adoption in business; Developing the culture of planting good and honorable legacies in those younger than us; Developing the culture of good role models in society; Developing the culture of musicians, religious leaders, traditional leaders and opinion leaders spreading relevant and purposeful development messages; Developing the culture of coming to the aid of widows and orphans; Developing the culture of talent identification, development and it’s plugging into development programs; Developing the culture of buying and selling talents; Developing the culture of engaging the youth in the complex process of change and development; Developing the culture of relevant training and preparation of the youth for leadership and to face the challenges of the future; Developing the culture of conceptualizing and analyzing; Developing the culture of research; Developing the culture of specialization; Developing the culture of dreaming big; Developing the culture of cohesion between Unions, Students and government in consideration of overall national interest; Developing the culture of valuing effort, skilful input and knowledge in joint ventures; Developing the culture of social order and orderly living; Developing the culture of watching documentaries; Developing the culture of fair trading practice; Developing the culture of treating strangers well; Developing the culture of humane national security personnel; Developing the culture of holding youth rallies; Developing the culture of documenting and developing ones’ ideas; Developing the culture of youth agricultural camps to aid farmers; Developing the culture of voluntary service; Developing the culture of mediation and peacekeeping; Developing the culture of speaking up and fighting for the voiceless and oppressed; Developing the culture of exposing, resisting and destroying conspiracies working against national interest; Developing the culture of placing the human being at the centre of importance in whatever we do; Developing the culture of beginning and completing projects; Developing the culture of ecological preservation; Developing the culture of planting trees. Developing the culture of acting intelligently rather than emotionally; Developing the culture of revolutionary agricultural development; Developing the culture of modern industrialization; Developing the culture of pardoning and forgiveness; Developing the culture of integrity; Developing the culture of coming to the rescue of the perishing and caring for the dying; Developing the culture of healthy living; Developing the culture of valuation; Developing the culture of treating women well, respectably and honorably; Developing the culture of education curricula which produce dynamic, pragmatic, highly industrious, innovative, creative, productivity conscious, morally and ethically sound, honest, patriotic, quick thinking, highly analytical and high standards keeping citizens; Developing the culture of technological advancement; Developing the culture of sharing information; Developing the culture of cooperation; Developing the culture of not taking advantage of the poor, needy and weak; Developing the culture of understanding and evaluating the consequences of any decision to be made before making that decision; Developing the culture of vigilance; Developing the culture of setting realistic goals and measuring achievements.                         WITPOG 2 - THE RISE OF A NEW GENERATION

The study of First Generation Ghana :

Their task; Their achievements; Their mistakes.

The study of Second Generation Ghana:

Their task; The lessons to be drawn from the first generation; The preparation of the second generation (mind-set and attitude); Their hopes and aspirations; Their goals; Their challenges; Generation change (the practical process of taking over from the first generation).

WITPOG 3 - REBUILDING THE BROKEN WALLS OF GHANA

Developing serious concern about the current situation and the future; Developing a resolve to act (rebuild); Developing an inquiring mind; Developing an investigative ability; Developing the ability and attitude of diagnosing problems and situations; Developing the ability to identify specific problems; Developing the ability to prescribe solutions for specific problems; Developing the ability to package a vision for action; Developing the ability to unite (mobilize and attract the interest of others); Developing the ability to effectively communicate a vision; Developing the ability to plan a strategy to attain goals; Developing the ability to prepare people for the mission ahead; Developing the ability to share and be committed to responsibility; Developing the ability to encourage each other through the process; Developing the ability to face and go through adverse situations with a determination to win.

WITPOG 4 - ENTERING GHANA ’S PROMISE

Living the promise; Practical development and growth.

SPREADING THE MESSAGE

‘THE PRINCIPLE OF NEW GHANA ’

Leadership training sessions will he held to take participants through the ‘WALKING INTO THE PROMISE OF GHANA ’ (WITPOG) education curriculum.

The products of this informal and down-to-earth course will be charged with the responsibility of setting up satellite gatherings/cell groups called ‘THE NEW GHANA CLUB’(NGC) to spread the message.

The New Ghana Club (NGC) will be set up in work places, schools, political parties, residential areas, groupings, rural communities, religious groups, governments, organizations, civil and defense forces and anywhere the message can be presented in or out the Ghanaian nation.

Membership of The New Ghana Club (NGC) is open to every and non-Ghanaian in or out of the Ghanaian nation irrespective of one’s race, religion, tribe or ethnicity.

The New Ghana Club (NGC) can be set up anywhere in the world for the purpose of promoting the ideals and investment opportunities of The New Ghana . This should however be done with the express, written permission of the club’s coordination centre in Ghana and should be structured and run in accordance to the set standards..

ARCHITECT'S STATEMENT

We have some stormy waters to navigate, but we must do it with hope and do it together. Those who run and win make it because, as ‘fatigue’ sets in, they don’t resign to the fact that the road is still too long. The strength of a nation is in her ability to put in place strong, workable, and efficient structures, institutions and a system supreme to all her inhabitants, irrespective of ones' social status and that's relative to current global competitiveness.

Charles Augustus Nana Banyin Sam (Copyright)