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07/02/2023

NANA AGYEI OBRIMPONG1 HONOURED

SNAAT Theological University College,Zion Theological University College Honours Nana Agyei Obrimpong1 with doctorate award.

Two institutions, Snaat Theological University College in Collaboration with Zion City University College have jointly Amanokrom within the Eastern Region with doctorate Honours.

The Honour was to recognized him for his selfless contribution to better the lives of humanitarian agenda particularly, towards the less privileged including orphans and widows with and without his jurisdiction.

In an interview with the media,The co- founder of Snaat Theological University College, Bishop Stephen Amartey disclosed that their outfit settled on Nana Obrimpong1 following his relentless contribution towards making lives of better for the less privileged with his reach.

As part of the mission statement of SNAAT Theological University College which seeks to Honours individual individual and groups whose efforts are impacting positively on society,they identified Nana Obrimpong1 upon embarking on a community outreach program.

According to Bishop Stephen Amartey,his outfit noticed the effort of the traditional leader upon getting to Amanokrom

Alongside the event The founder of Zion City Theological University College, Bishop Dr. Isaac Ameyaw Yeboah, stated the same reason for decorating Nana Agyei Obrimpong1 with a deserving Honour

Bishop Ameyaw Yeboah reiterated the need to honour people as a way of strengthening them to do more for society.

He said when people are recognized for their contributions towards making society better,trend to be motivated to go all out.

Nana Agyei Obrimpong1 said he was excited about the gesture saying it will impact positively on the country.

He also advised the youth to work hard and do better to make Ghana proud in this state of hardship in the country

15/08/2022

15/08/2022

THE ASONA FAMILY STOOD AGAINST THE DISRESPECTFUL ACT OF THE BERMAN FAMILY

The Asona family of Oforikuma stool of Akwapem traditional Area has issued a warning to the Berman Family about the disrespectful behavior against the traditional stool of Asona family.

In an interview with the media Nana Asogyeaman krodua II Ahwediase krotihene of the Asona family stated that,The Berman Family has no right to interfer in the decision taken by the Asona family.

He said there is only one clan in Akwapem that grant the Akwapeman a silent durbar,which is the Asona family.but these time the Berman family has disobeyed the Asona family by authorizing the the whole community not to abide by the authorization of the Asona family.

He reiterated that every occupants on Tetteh Kwame land must abide by the decisions of the Asona family or vacate from the land.The Berman Family cannot take decision for the Asona family, Anyone who disobey these rules will face the challenge of the Asona family.

Alongside the gathering Nana Semestia Ohene Ansah Krofa II. Abakomahene of Ahverade-Akwapem also started that a Chief is someone who has been duly nominated, selected and also coming from a Royal home and has sworn the oath of urgent through his people and the paramount Chief and community.

He said Nana Opare Addo has really disappointed them,by the act of his elders to make noise in the entire community as a bermanhene whiles the silent durbar has began.he said that they caution him and he responded that they have the right to make noise.

This is a disrespectful honour to the Asona family and has also broken the rules of their Fourth fathers and the oath he took as a Chief he added.

11/08/2022

GWCL INTRODUCES CUSTOMER APP TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) held a media briefing and exhibition theme " Accounting to our customers" together with the launch of the Operational Guidance on water supply plans for a roll- out in all it's operational regions.

Speaking at the launch,the Managing Director of GWCL, Ing.Dr. Clifford Abdallah Briamah,
indicated that as part of effort to improve customers services,GWCL has started a technology drive with the introduction of the customer App.

The App is to enhance customer interaction

He said the App offers customers the opportunity to report all complaints and monitor it's progress, allow customers to make payments at their convenience,and allows customers to generate their bills and statements in their comfort zones.

He noted that with the electronic payment transactions which the company stated in 2017 raised an amount of GHC1.7million,rose to GHC13.2 million in 2018 and increased astronomically to GHC64.3 million (387.5percent) in 2021.

Currently,he said monthly average revenues realised from electronic payment stands at GHC9.3 million and expected to rise to GHC11.1 million by the end of 2022.

As at the 2nd quarter of 2022,he disclosed that revenues from electronic payment constituted 10.4 percent of GWCL's total collections from water bill payments.

"It is pertinent to note that, payment of water bills using any of our electronic payment platforms does not attract the electronic levy(E-levy).it is therefore expected that,in the long run,this payment option will become the most preferred by customers",he added.

16/05/2022

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF ACCRA ACADEMY UNVEILED

Accra Academy is one of the for most secondary educational institution in Ghana and operate as a non-denominational day and boarding Boys school. it was established in July 20,1931.

Mr Simon Ontoyin who is a product of Accra Academy has Unveiled the complete history of Accra Academy from Jamestown to Bubishie.a project that aims to the document the history of the school.

A joint press release issued by Ghana State book project,The history of Accra Academy,Nana Akuoko Sarpong, Mrs Rosina Konuah,former headmaster Mr. Vincent Birch Freeman and it members said Mr.Simon had been entrusted with the task of reflecting the authentic history of the people of Accra Academy.
He is also aid in securing the indigenous challenges and the history for subsequent generations.

In an interview with the media Mr Simon Ontoyin the author, after the unveiling assured stakeholders of ensuring and projecting an enviable brand of the book.

He further promised to garner scores of people across Ghana and diaspora to appreciate the history of the Seven hundred and twenty-two page book is under the distinguished auspices of his Royal Majesty Nana Akuoko Sarpong the Omanhene of Ayim Agogo Traditional Area
also the Chair-person for the lunch.

He said as the Accra Academy lunch the state book and unveiled the history. it is a humble moment to cherish the very important day because this is a prelude to the book that was lunched on the 13 May 2022 of the Accra Academy he added.

12/05/2022

ABOSSEY OKAI SPARE PART DEALERS SET RECORD STRAIGHT ON RELOCATION

The Abossey Okai Spare parts Dealers Association this afternoon responded to the recent press conference held by the National Concerned Spare parts Dealers Association.

Addressing the media during a press conference today in Accra Mr Siaw Ampadu the Chair-person of the Abossey Okai Spare parts Dealers Association recalled the recent last press conference held by the so- called "National Concerned Spare parts Dealers Association.and the public know the true state of affairs regarding the relocation of our business to a more convenient location.

According to Mr Siaw this issue of relocation has been on the drawing board for over thirty years now as our predecessors had all appealed to successive governments on this issues that we current Executives also continue by putting request to all the aspiring presidential candidates during the tour in the run up to the 2020 general elections.That on the assumption of office as a Regional Minister, Honorable Henry Quartey had a meeting with us and Kokompe people and pledge his Government support by putting up an ultra-modern West Africa automotive hub which will include shops, workshops, vehicle sales , financial institutions, one bedroom facility, hospital,police station, supermarket,a railway line to transport our goods from Tema to site, stadium, schools, restaurants and custom bonded warehouse.

Mr Siaw further stated the message was conveyed to our members on one of the general meetings to solicit their views on the project.There was overwhelming support from our members.

"we are not surprised that these shop owners will hide behind this so called National Concerned Spare parts Dealers Association to kick against this laudable project. it is an indictment on them. we want the whole world to know that our members are solidly behind us and are in full support of the project.we cannot let this project slip out of our hands because of the selfish and parochial interest of the minority to the detriment of the majority.The world is evolving and is about time we adjust ourselves to meet the demands of the growing automotive industry", he added

27/04/2022

SIERRA LEONE WATER MINISTER PAYS COURTESY CALL ON GHANA WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER The Sierra Leone Minister for water Resources,Ing. Philip Lansana and his entourage over the weekend paid a visit to Ghana and called on the Minister for sanitation and water Resources Hon.Cecelia Abena Dapaah to get first hand information on Ghana's success story worth regards to water and sanitation.

Accompanying the Sierra Leone water minister were and some officials from the Ghana Water Company as well as representatives from a Hungarian Company.

In an interview with the media, the minister who doubles as the caretaker Minister for Gender Hon.Dapaah, hinted that,the visit was possible due to the good policies by management of the Ghana Water Company that have yielded numerous benefits including a drastic reduction in losses.

Furthermore, Hon.Dapaah mentioned that, another area to be studies by the visiting Sierra Leone team is, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) regarding the treatment of waste water,She also hinted that, the Sierra Leone team would also visit Kumasi as part of their site seeing to get more Knowledge from the Jospong Group of companies with regards to the latter's collaboration with a Hungarian Company in the proper treatment of waste water for reuse.

The Sierra Leone Minister for water Resources also reiterated that they are trying to solve the challenges of water supply in the entire country of Sierra Leone and some are engaging partners to help solve the change.

He also disclosed that,as part of such engagements, his country approached the Cameroonean government and through the EXIM Bank, signed a loàn agreement and also introduced some companies,one of them according to Ing.Lasana,is Jospong Group of companies in Ghana.

27/04/2022

SIERRA LEONE WATER MINISTER PAYS COURTESY CALL ON GHANA WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER

The Sierra Leone Minister for water Resources,Ing. Philip Lansana and his entourage over the weekend paid a visit to Ghana and called on the Minister for sanitation and water Resources Hon.Cecelia Abena Dapaah to get first hand information on Ghana's success story worth regards to water and sanitation.

Accompanying the Sierra Leone water minister were and some officials from the Ghana Water Company as well as representatives from a Hungarian Company.

In an interview with the media, the minister who doubles as the caretaker Minister for Gender Hon.Dapaah, hinted that,the visit was possible due to the good policies by management of the Ghana Water Company that have yielded numerous benefits including a drastic reduction in losses.

Furthermore, Hon.Dapaah mentioned that, another area to be studies by the visiting Sierra Leone team is, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) regarding the treatment of waste water,She also hinted that, the Sierra Leone team would also visit Kumasi as part of their site seeing to get more Knowledge from the Jospong Group of companies with regards to the latter's collaboration with a Hungarian Company in the proper treatment of waste water for reuse.

The Sierra Leone Minister for water Resources also reiterated that they are trying to solve the challenges of water supply in the entire country of Sierra Leone and some are engaging partners to help solve the change.

He also disclosed that,as part of such engagements, his country approached the Cameroonean government and through the EXIM Bank, signed a loàn agreement and also introduced some companies,one of them according to Ing.Lasana,is Jospong Group of companies in Ghana.

27/04/2022

BREAKING THE BARRIER:
SUMMIT TO EQUIP WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP HELD IN ACCRA

As part of effort to break the barrier as being advocate over the years, a forum was held to empower women in the entrepreneurship.
The theme for the programme was "creating a network of opportunities to empower women".
The summit is purported to motivate women who has no courage to compete on the field of entrepreneurship.
In an interview was the Member of Parliament for Akuapom North who doubles as the deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Honorable Nana Ama Asiamah Adjei, said a clear indication shows that women are always in the minority when it comes to entrepreneurship and one of the major causes of that is that most women don't have the courage to push to that far and therefore the programme was organised for those who sailed through to share their experience to others so it could be a motivation to others.
She added that gone are the day when women see themselves as enemies but this programme will help women to understand the need to unit so they can move the wheel to its final destination.

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Furthering her statement, Hon. Dukuah disclosed that one of the major challenges that was identified at the summit was women inability to gather courage in risk taken.
She said there are so many opportunities out there but because they don't have the courage they end up in a shattering their dreams.

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Also at the summit we had an interview with one of the beneficiaries who gathered the momentum to do something for herself after been denied an opportunity to achieve her dreams due to her condition of been a disabled.
Thiis what she said.

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27/04/2022

CISCM HOLDS INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR MEMBERS The Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) Ghana, over the weekend performed an induction ceremony for new and existing members of the institute respectively.

The ceremony marks the end of two - Day activities by the institute in commemoration of the world supply chain week 2022.

The Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management Ghana, a member of the International Federation of purchasing the supply management (IFPSM)prides itself as the most prominent Professional body for those developing a career in Supply Chain Management.

The event themed "Remaining Resilient in the face of the global supply Chain catastrophe",was climaxed with a set of public lectures delivered by two of the members who were elevated by the institute into the Status"fellow".

The vice president of the Institute performed the induction and investiture by swearing in the inductees into office whiles calling and further decorating those who were elevated to fellow status accordingly.

Speaking to the media,the vice President of the institute, Mr.Justice Awuku - Sao dis closed that one of the objective of the event was review what has happened in the past and what the institute and it's members can do in order to improve upon the challenges.

Mr. Awuku -Sao stated that,with the issues as regards recent supply chain Distractions,his outfit has embarked on education and is ready to aid the government in formulating policies with regards to supply chain.

He reiterated members of the CISCM to play a major role in the formulation of Supply Chain policies by their respective organisations."Be Part of the Policy implementation where ever you find yourself working.

31/03/2022

GNAPS HOLDS 3RD REGIONAL MEETING The Ghana National of Private Schools (GNAPS) today,held a meeting on a free Effective Delivery of six(6) Core Competencies using NNF Essential series of 15 June 2022.

Addressing the media during the program in Accra today Madam Ayisha Asi Akrofi the Chairperson of GNAPS recalled that,the effective Delivery of the six Core Competencies using NNF Essential series.

The Chairperson recalled that at the organisation's first meeting on the 20th September 2021, they touched on school management specially "WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCHOOL and on 24th November 2021.some aspects of school management were treated.

She said aside from ensuring the welfare of our schools, proprietors and children entrusted into our care, our top priority is to put measures in place to ensure sustainability of our schools and offering quality education at affordable cost in all members schools.
Since August 2021, we have registered a hundred and thirteen new members.we are currently working to revive the following Zones;10,4,15 and we have so far had thirteen Regional standing Committee meetings,for emergency meeting,six Regional executive meetings and 3 general meetings.

It's is Worthy to note that rational members are encourage to attend their zonal meetings to be abreast with activities and events of Association as well information on education trend"she emphasized.

In an interview with the media,Mr Justice Ken Essel Head of Private Teachers Schools(GNAPS) disclosed that owners of the Association to deliberate on the new curriculum and welfare of our kids.

furthermore,Mr Essel mentioned that the aim of GNAPS is to build and shape the kids to be good leaders in the country and also help them to be brilliant on how to communicate with people around them with love and care in moving the country forward.

He reiterated that the curriculum content is faced with growing trend disparity,the opportunity available for preschools and lower primary subject based CCP training for JHS teachers based on different challenges that is peculiar to the students.

Mr Justice Ken Essel urged private teachers should recorgnise such peculiar challenges and take conscious decision in making such challenges completely taken out off their shoulders.

16/03/2022

WE DON'T NEED NON-CIVIL SERVANT AS A REGISTRAR FOR BIRTH AND DEATH (CLOGSAG TO GOVERNMENT)

The National Executive Council of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) having noted that:
The unlawful instruction from the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to the Ag.Registrar to prepare handing over notes and hand over to Madam Henrietta Lamptey within ten ( 10) days;

During a press briefing,The Executive Secretary Mr Bampoe Addo stated that.
The hurried manner in which madam Henrietta Lamptey was introduced by the Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to staff of the Registry before the dateline for the handing over.
The stance of the Secretary to the President that the current Registry is not part of the civil Service or the Local Government Service.

That under the section (8)(a) of Act 1027, a district office of the Registry is a department of the District Assembly. The District Assembly is part of the local Government Structure.Therefore the Birth and Death Registry is part of the Civil Service and the Local Government Service

That under Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana,the power to appoint persons to hold or act in an office in the Public Service shall vest in the President,acting in accordance with the advice of the Governing Council concerned given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.the appointment of Madam Henrietta Lamptey is not in accordance with the advice of the Civil Service Council.

The position of Registrar of Births and Deaths Registry per Act 1027 should be occupied by a person with relevant academic qualification , experience and knowledge in civil registration.

The Political appointment of the Registrar of Births and Deaths should be reserved.
The Government should,as a matter of urgency, bring sanity to the Births and Deaths Registry.
Should these attempts fails,CLOGSAG shall use any means whatsoever at its disposal to rectify the situation at Births and Deaths Registry.

16/03/2022

DON'T IMPOSE THIS RETIRED INCOMPETENT MD ON ECG

The Divisional Executive Committee of ECG Senior and Junior Staff Union of the public Utility workers union (PUWU) of TUC - Ghana,deliberated on certain pertinent issues affecting the operation and industrial harmony of the ECG.

Mr Michael Adumatta Nyantayi The General Secretary of the Union
in his speech stated that the continuous stay in office of Mr Kwame Agyeman Badu as managing Director after attaining 60 years on February 17 2022, in the light of negative effect his tenure as managing Director has brought to the company.

He later said,The joint National Executive Committee which is the second highest representative body of the workers,is of the firm belief that the creeping instance of contract extension for some to Management staff of the company,is not helping the progress of the company.
The meeting in it's deliberations recalled the 2016 disturbances and chaotic situation that erupted simultaneously,at the various district of ECG operational areas on a contract extension given to the then Managing Director and would not like the rank and file to re-visit that event.

He further said The deficiency in the managerial competence of Mr. Kwame Agyeman Budu had manifested in the following results: Acute shortage of meters( some customers have paid for new service for over six (6) months and still waiting)
Lack of Electrical Cables for key maintenance and service connections.
Shortage of electrical poles for new service and repair works.
Absence of basic office materials such as common stationery is affecting the smooth running of the Company.
Demonstration of "one man show" type of leadership (couple with disrespect and virtual abuse of some Directors and General Managers)
Favoritism in certain appointments, which is destroying the spirit of competence and merit within the company.
Delays in payment of deductions from staff salaries for Mutual Fund, Credit Union and other welfare contributions.

Mr .Kwame Agyeman should not be given any contact extension,and forwarded same to the Board of Directors for their attention and necessary action.we again took cognisance of allegation of workers on Friday,9th Apirl, 2021 that requested for the removal of Mr Kwame Agyeman Badu from office as many Director due to poor performance mostly in areas of technical and financial operations which is gradually sinking ECG as a going concern. As at December,2021 the aggregate system loss is around 30 percent.

So we further acknowledge that Mr. Kwame Agyeman Budu had finished his stewardship with ECG and think the appropriate and befitting thing to do is for him to retire Honourable without inviting industrial disturbances and that the meeting rejected and imposition of Mr. Kwame Agyeman Budu on the ECG Staff. The resolution intimated that any contact extension will not help sustain the current peaceful and congenital industrial atmosphere within the company.

13/03/2022

GCMA GASSDA GIVES OCCUPANTS OF ANTE EKU- KOKOMPE LAND A TWO WEEK ULTIMATUM The Ga Central Municipal Assembly (GCMA) in collaboration with the Executive of the Greater Accra Second Hand Spare Parts Dealers Association (GASSDA) has engage Occupants on the Ante Eku-Kokompe land within in the GCMA are with a notice to move their landed properties on the said piece of land on or before Friday,25th day of March 2022.

Speaking to the media at the sidelines of the exercise,Hon Mohammed Bashiru The Municipal Chief Executive for Ga Central comments that the land was aquire for the people of Kokompe.People have come to settle on it for a long time without authorization from Kokompe leadership.so upon the request of the Regional Minister Hon.Henry Quartey.

The Kokompe people will have to relocate to this place the land aquire for their use.they wrote to us and then complain to the Regional Minister that people have encroached on their land. so we should help them bit a pitch.

So today's exercise is to send a warning to the people or give them a deadline to eject so that the GASSDA people being the Kokompe people come and occupied their land and then use it for their extended purpose so that's why today we went to mark the buildings and tell them that the land belongs to GASSDA.they want to use it so they have been given two week to vacate from the land.

Mr Emmanuel Nortey the General Secretary for Greater Accra Second Hand Spare Dealers Association stated that the reason why they are marking the buildings is that the land belongs to them.The Government gave this land to the GASSDA as far back as1993.

We do visit time to time and work on it some of our members even operate here.we have seen encroaches who are not part of us they have established the place as a residential area which we totally don't agreed to

The reason why we involved the Ga Central Municipal Assembly
is because the land falls under their jurisdiction The Municipal Chief Executive is a representative of the President here so we taught as wise to inform them before taken any action.

13/03/2022

FIVE WOMEN IN TVET GET CAD$15,0000.00 TO BOOST THEIR BUSINESS

National Entrepreneurship and Innovative program (NIEP) with funding world university services of Canada (WUSC) has held a pitching competition for fourteen (14) women in Technical and Vocational Education and training (TVET) businesses aimed at creating opportunities and employment for women.

The innovation in non- Traditional Vocational Education and Skills.(INVEST) initiative strives to build sustainable pathways to enhance economic employment, well being and inclusive growth for women to enter and thrive with high - growth, male domination trades.

The invest initiative will address the root cause by young women,and engaged with industry actors to create an enabling environment for young women's access to decent work.untimately leading to a strengthened workforce and Labour Market.

The negative perception that TVET is inferior to generate schooling and it's male domination affects female participation.it cannot succeed in TVET fields such as construction, welding, masonry, tilling carpentry etc.but rather the lack of gender responsive policies to support their participation in mate domination sectors.

Girls have fewer role models to inspire their interest in these fields.see limited examples of female carpenters mason and books.Media popular culture there role even few black women role model objective of TVET programmes have been created a competent , motivated, adaptable and Innovative workshop that contribute to poverty reduction and social and economic development which can be realised to a demand driven high quality technical relevant to all sectors of the economy at all levels and available to all people.

This Government from 2017 as part of president Akufo-Addo plan to transform the technical and Vocational interchange. education and training the country has been streaming it via sector to ensure that the sector becomes a central force of our national development Agenda.

So as the world celebrates it's women this week, with the hastag it breaking the bias,eyeballs on people to work towards a world that is equitable, inclusive and free from bias and discrimination.