Executives cited alcohol abuse, sexual immorality and the zeal to make quick money at all cost, as notable vices that have eaten deep into the fiber of the Ghanaian youth.

Current President of the youth Ministry, Kwabena Nuamah, who expressed the concern at an induction ceremony at the Ascension Baptist Church in Kumasi, said such happenings have the tendency of retarding national development.

He called on the church to play a key role in addressing such vices amongst the youth in the country.

He indicated that, the Ministry will not be a rebellious group, but one that will partner with pastors and the entire leadership to champion the course of the Baptist Convention.

He stressed that the group believes in dialogue, and will accept constructive criticism to make amends where necessary.

Mr. Nuamah announced that, plans were underway to inculcate entrepreneurial skills in the youth, so as to provide employment opportunities for the youth in the church.

The Ministry he added, will partner the National Union of Baptist Students (NUBS), in the Students Holiday Outreach Program (SHOP) for missionary work.

He pledged their commitment to deliver on a standard befitting a youth ministry of the Ghana Baptist Convention.

The Youth Ministry also commended Government for fulfilling some of its key campaign promises, and urged the President to do more in improving on the economy, and stemming out corruption in the country.

Director of Christian Education and Auxiliaries  of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Reverend Isaac Asante Agyei, admonished the executives not to concentrate on monetary gains in the discharge of their duties.

He also advised them to put the work of God first, and ensure all the youth groups are mobilized to contribute positively to the progress of the Ghana Baptist Convention.

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By: Hafiz Tijani/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The BBC understands that Ford, 71, broke his ankle in an incident involving a door at Pinewood Studios.

The Hollywood actor, who starred as Han Solo in the original three Star Wars films and is currently filming the new Episode VII sequel, was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford.

A spokesman for Lucasfilm said filming would continue while he recuperates.

“Harrison Ford sustained an ankle injury during filming today on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII. He was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care.

“Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates,” a statement from the production company Lucasfilm said on Thursday night.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police confirmed officers had been called to the studio, near London, just after 17:00 BST to reports a 71-year-old man had been injured in an incident involving a garage door.

“The man was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. The Health and Safety Executive is investigating,” the force said.

New trilogy

A spokeswoman for South Central Ambulance Service said they were called to an incident involving “a door that had fallen.”

Ford is set to be joined in the film by fellow original Star Wars series cast mates Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Peter Mayhew.

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow are also starring.

Star Wars: Episode VII will be the first in a new trilogy of films.

Chancellor George Osborne earlier said the decision to shoot Episode VII in the UK was “testament to the incredible talent in Britain” and meant “more jobs and more investment”.

Source: BBC

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