Build Strong Character: Sam Jonah’s Call to Ghanaian Youth
Renowned Ghanaian business leader and Chancellor of UCC, Sir Sam Jonah, has shared powerful advice for youth: build strong character through discipline, humility, service, and ethics. His message, delivered across campuses and media platforms, highlights the traits needed for national progress and personal achievement. 1. Discipline Through Service Sam Jonah advocates for compulsory one‑year military-style national service—inspired by models from Finland, South Korea, and Israel. He believes that service fosters discipline, resilience, and a sense of duty among young people. 2. Humility as a Foundation “If you’re not humble, you will not acquire the skills I have acquired,” Jonah advises. He credits humility for opening doors to life lessons and growth . 3. Ethical and Civic Leadership Jonah stresses the importance of youth entering public service and leadership roles. He warns, quoting Plato: “The price of apathy… is to be […]
