In our previous episode, we zoomed into the life of Miss Mary Ansah, a student midwife and entrepreneur. Today, Zoom in presents an up-close with Pastor Joseph Mensah. Stay tuned as we zoom into his life to discover the real gem he is made of. You may learn a thing or two (smile).
Zoom in: Tell us more about yourself.
Kodua: I am Ps. Joseph Mensah, a May born and popularly known as Kodua. I am the 2nd born of six siblings and the 1st male born as well.
I attended Junior High School at Unisco Model School and completed Senior High School at Kumasi Senior High Technical School (K.S.H.T.S) in 2013. Currently, I hold a Diploma in Business and a top up with Bsc. Business Administration (Human Resources Management Option) at Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC), one of the renowned private Universities in Ghana. Again, I have also obtained Diploma in Theology at Archbishop Addai Theological Institute. I was also honored a CPD(ContinuesPersonal Development In Entrepreneurship) at a workshop.
To add, I have played many leadership roles in my life. In Senior High, I was the NUPS-G music coordinator. At the tertiary level (GBUC), I was the Organizer of the Students’ Chaplaincy, SRC Coordinating Secretary and finally Student Chaplain. I am the current Youth President of Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Bomso District and also a presbyter at my local church. (PCG-Salvation Congregation, Apemso/Appiadu).
Am the founder and president of Kodua Empowerment Summit (KEPS).
Zoom in: Oh My gosh! You’ve said so much and you seem to be a man of so much strength. What drives you?
Kodua: Aha… My passion drives and motivate me and most importantly the feedbacks and the impacts.
Zoom in: who is your role model or mentor in Africa?
Kodua: Errhm in ministry, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh and my reason is , I have come to love his healing and evangelistic ministry. I also like the fact that he is humble and hardworking in the ministry.
In social life and entrepreneurship, it’s Dr. William Anarfi Sarpong. I really admire his positivity towards the youth.
Zoom in: Talk to us about Kodua Empowerment Summit and why you think it is so important in the society
Kodua: Kodua Empowerment Summit is about empowering the youth to exceed their visions in life. Again the empowerment is there to create a common forum for the youth to become drivers of change in the society. The summit campaigns about Youth and Relationships, thus Marry Right and Entrepreneurship Summit.
Zoom in: Interesting! What has being your biggest challenges so far in life?
Kodua: Lol…one of the biggest challenges I have faced in life was when my dad left us to eternity. “May his soul Rest In Peace.” It has been two years now and as the first male born, I had to suddenly be the man of the house and take certain responsibilities my dad would have done if he were to be alive.
Another biggest challenge I have faced was about the seminars I have been organizing. I quite remember, it was just about three days to my second Marry Right Summit and I received a phone call from the venue I have booked that an emergency had occurred so it was either I changed date for the program or the venue because the manager of the organization wants to use it on that same day I was hosting mine. Between that few days to the program was a tougher challenge.
Zoom in: What is your advice to the young ones out there who have low confidence?
Kodua: They should know who they are and have self belief. Lack of Confidence is more like a disease, in fact, it is a virus which renders you weak and makes you unable to progress in life. The young ones should have in mind that any God given vision and ideas are achievable.
Zoom in:If you were the president for a day, what would you change in your country?
Kodua: I would make sanitation a part of educational curriculum right from basic school to tertiary
Zoom in: what one thing do you want to be remembered for when you are no more?
Kodua: “The Youth Advocate”
Zoom in: You’ve spoken with so much confidence, finally what is your future plans?
Kodua: To campaign on sanitation.
Zoom in: Thank you Kodua. You are one amazing young man. Great work! Many look up to you, I believe.
If you want to connect with Kodua or support his cause, these are his details.
Social Media Handles:
Facebook: Nana Kodua
Instagram: @kduagh
Email: kjoemens63@gmail.com
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