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The Chief Executive Officer of Fapim Construction Company, Emmanuel Boakye Fapim, has urged students of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies to uphold credibility, respect, and cultural values as they build their careers.
He gave the advice when he engaged the students during the second day of the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
Mr. Boakye Fapim said credibility and fact-checking must be the foundation of every journalist’s work.
“What will our news be without credibility and fact-checking?” he said. “If you do your work well, people will trust you. The way you carry yourself should be perfect, so when your name is mentioned, everyone will recognize you and speak well of you.”
He further advised the students to cultivate a habit of learning and practice. He said they should record what they learn, play it back, listen to it, and repeat it to sharpen their skills.
The interaction, he said, was also meant to remind young journalists to remain disciplined and respectful to their leaders while cherishing the values of Asante culture.
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The late Asantehemaa, who served from 2017 until her passing earlier this year at the age of 98, is remembered as a pillar of wisdom and continuity in the Asante Kingdom.
The burial rites, which began on September 14, will culminate in a grand procession on September 18.
Thousands of mourners, alongside Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, are expected to attend, underscoring the cultural and historical significance of the moment.
As part of the rites, the queen mother’s body will be moved from the Dwaberem at Manhyia Palace to the Bantama Royal Mausoleum for rituals, before proceeding to the Breman Royal Mausoleum for final burial—ceremonial movements rooted in centuries-old Asante custom.
The event has attracted national attention, with President John Dramani Mahama confirming his attendance.
Churches, political parties, educational institutions, NGOs, and corporate bodies are also expected to join in paying their respects, reflecting the queen mother’s influence beyond traditional circles.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com/Nana Akosua Amankwah
