Miliarium ’26: Raising the Leaders Africa Needs Now

Our annual gathering of leaders and entrepreneurs in Ghana filled the Centre with learning, conversation and celebration.

Participants seated in the main hall listen and smile during a Miliarium ’26 session

That Saturday, from 10:00 AM, The GracedLife Leadership Centre in Ashaley Botwe, by the Total Filling Station, was full: rows of chairs, the blue banner, and a room of people who came ready to listen, learn and be stirred.

The theme
Raising the Leaders Africa Needs Now

We carried it on three pillars.

  1. 01Urgency

    The leaders Africa needs are needed today, so we raise them now.

  2. 02Intentionality

    Leaders grow when they are formed on purpose, step by step.

  3. 03Resourcing

    Vision goes further when it is equipped with the people, tools and support to act.

Our keynote speaker, Rev. (Mrs.) Angela Carmen Appiah, CEO of the African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN), spoke on the theme.

Rev. (Mrs.) Angela Carmen Appiah speaks into a microphone at the lectern in front of the Miliarium bannerParticipants seated in the main hall listen during a sessionA participant in glasses smiles as he listens from his seat in the main hallA participant writes in his notebook during a session
Rev. (Mrs.) Angela Carmen Appiah delivers the keynote as our leaders listen and take notes.

Across the Centre, our leaders sat in circles and around tables, sharing ideas, asking questions and learning from one another.

A facilitator stands and speaks with participants seated around a tableThree participants sit in a small circle, smiling as they talkThree participants seated on a sofa take part in a small-group conversationThree participants talk together in a discussion circle on the terrace
Our leaders in small-group conversations around the Centre.

Our award winners

The day also honoured the leaders and staff whose commitment stood out this year, with six award certificates.

  • Most Engaging LDT LeaderSandra Owusu-Afriyie
    Solomon Obuobi    For excellent attendance and participation throughout the one-year Leadership Development Training.
  • Most Engaging LEP LeaderAlvin Adigao
    Evans Wepari    For outstanding Leadermeter engagement, active participation and task completion in the Leadership Experience Programme.
  • TGLC Staff of the Year 2026Linda AmoakoFor excellent delivery of TGLC tasks and assignments, proactivity and demonstrated growth. Read Linda’s story
  • Award for Program Continuity and ProductivityMichael AppeaduFor steadfast commitment to keeping TGLC’s work running without a break and delivering productive results.
Michael Appeadu receives his Certificate of Award with a handshake in front of the Miliarium bannerA participant receives an award certificate with a handshake in front of the Miliarium bannerA participant in a lilac blazer smiles as she receives an award certificate
Award certificates presented at Miliarium ’26, including Michael Appeadu’s Award for Program Continuity and Productivity.

Completing the Leadership Development Training

We also celebrated the 17 leaders who completed the Leadership Development Training (LDT), our one-year leadership programme, each receiving a certificate of completion. Congratulations to:

  1. 01Anna Nana Agyeiwaa Mensah
  2. 02Linda Amoako
  3. 03Benita Siaw Dankwa
  4. 04Glover Atta Kwadjo Kumi
  5. 05Innocentia Dzigbordi Keh
  6. 06Esther Kabukie Anthonio
  7. 07Frank Koomson
  8. 08Emmanuella Quintin-Coffie
  9. 09Joseph Fiifi Jnr Folikumah
  10. 10Sandra Owusu-Afriyie
  11. 11Solomon Obuobi
  12. 12Kelvin Fafanyo
  13. 13Patience Anafo
  14. 14Gabriel Addae Lawer
  15. 15Benedict Angamwine Molanaah
  16. 16Julius Gyamfi
  17. 17Kirsten Wentayaami Akanlugba
A leader wearing a TGLC stole shakes hands as he receives his rolled certificateA TGLC stole is placed over a leader’s shouldersA leader in a TGLC stole smiles as she receives her rolled certificate tied with red ribbon
Our graduating leaders receive their stoles and certificates.
A message to our leaders from our Chief Servant, N.K. Emmanuel, at Miliarium ’26.

The day reminded us that the leaders Africa needs are already among us, ready to be raised with urgency, formed with intention and equipped with resources. Thank you to everyone who gave their Saturday to be with us.

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