The Department of Sustainable Development and Policy, under the School of Sustainable Development (SSD) at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), has held the 2026 edition of its Leadership, Inspiration, and Mentorship Series (LIMS). The event, on the theme “Mindset, Meaning, and Momentum: Building the Inner Capacity for Success,” was primarily designed for final-year students of the Department but was also open to the wider university community. The programme aimed to equip students with practical employability and entrepreneurial skills while strengthening their personal and professional development.
Welcoming participants to the first LIMS session of the year, Dr. Evans Sakyi Boadu, a Lecturer in the Department, encouraged students to actively engage in the programme, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
Delivering the purpose of the gathering on behalf of University Management, Dr. Ebenezer Ateh, a Senior Assistant Registrar at the School of Sustainable Development, urged students to take advantage of the opportunity. He noted that similar programmes elsewhere often come at a cost and emphasised that participation in such seminars significantly contributes to building students’ profiles and readiness for the job market.
The guest speaker, Ms. Tina Sackeyfio, Senior People and Culture Business Partner at Stanbic Bank Ghana, brought nearly three decades of experience in human resource management and coaching to a thought-provoking session focused on developing the internal capacity required for long-term success.
Ms. Sackeyfio stressed the importance of mindset, explaining that how individuals think and interpret experiences greatly influences their outcomes. She elaborated on “meaning” as understanding one’s purpose and the “why” behind actions, which drives commitment and consistency. Regarding “momentum,” she emphasised the need for sustained effort, discipline, and the ability to keep moving forward even when results are not immediately visible.
Drawing from real-life examples-including global figures such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, and Kwame Nkrumah-she illustrated how resilience, purpose, and determination contribute to success. She also challenged students to define their personal goals clearly, continuously seek improvement, and take ownership of their personal and professional journeys.
An interactive question-and-answer session followed, during which students engaged the speaker on issues such as the influence of environment on personal growth, managing competition and comparison, and setting ambitious goals. The Head of Department, Prof. Michael Tuffour, expressed gratitude to the guest speaker for her delivery and noted that the LIMS initiative continues to play a critical role in shaping students’ career readiness and personal development.
A plaque was later presented to Ms. Sackeyfio by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Daniella Delali Sedegah, in appreciation of her impactful presentation and commitment to mentoring young people.