Day: November 23, 2023

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Two TEIN branches hold unity Walk in Sissala East


The Tumu College of Education and the Midwifery Training School have undertaken a joint walk in the spirit of unity of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The walk of the tertiary branch of both schools numbering over 200 students started the walk as early as 5:30 am until 8:00 am when Mr Razak Majama Navri, the Sissala East Chairman of the NDC addressed them.

He said whilst they walked, they should comport themselves and stay away from trouble with other road users.

He advised them to use the opportunity to reflect on the harsh economic conditions of the country and stay well to vote in the coming year to ensure the NDC won power to rescue the country from the abject poverty.

Mr Navri advised them to take their academic work seriously as students and ensure they pass to become great future leaders of Ghana.

Mr Zuuri Benjamin the TEIN president of Tumu College of Education said the unity walk was meant to galvanise support towards voting out the NPP in 2024.

According to him the main aim
of the unity walk was to bring together TEIN members as well as NDC sympathizers on campus together to create unity among them and to create public awareness of their readiness to sacrifice and do everything legally possible to bring the NDC to power in 2024.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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A total 112 to contest district level elections in Bia West District


A total of 112 aspirants have successfully filed their nominations to contest for the December 19, District Level Elections (DLEs) in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.

After close of nominations, 96 males and six females submitted their forms to contest in the 28 Electoral Areas within the District.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Akrofi Kubi, Bia West District Electoral Officer, said a total of 260 made up of 241 males and 19 females had also filed to contest as unit committee members.

He gave the assurance that his outfit was ready for the election as they did not encounter any challenge during the filing of nominations.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Kojo Frempong outlines vision, promises to revive defunct TOMACAN


Mr Kojo Frempong, a Parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Wenchi constituency of the Bono region has outlined his vision for the constituency, and promised to revive the defunct Wenchi Tomato Processing Factory (TOMACAN).

The TOMACAN was known for the processing and packaging of vegetables such as tomatoes, okra, garden eggs, and others he said would create jobs for the youth in the area.

In the 60s the processing facility was the financial cornerstone of Wenchi and the surrounding communities, estimated to create direct employment to more than 1000 people, and indirect jobs to many tomato out-growers, however, it was shut down somewhere 1987 because of inadequate raw materials to feed the factory.

But during a courtesy call to introduce himself to the Wenchi Traditional Council in Wenchi, Mr Frempong said he had already engaged some investors to help revive the factory, saying discussions and agreements were progressing and looked brighter.

Additionally, Mr Frempong said he was
also working hard to the setting up of a fruit processing factory in the area, to process mango and cashew, saying all these could be achieved, only if the chiefs and people of the area supported his bid and vote for him in the NPP impending primaries and the Election 2024 to represent the constituents in parliament.

He advised farmers in the area to also form cooperatives so that he would lead them to access financial assistance to expand their farm work and engaged in commercial farming.

Mr Frempong indicated that as one of the second highest foreign income earners, he was in discussions with some foreign partners to invest in the tourism industry, noting that the municipality had a lot of tourist attraction sites and potentials that could be developed to create jobs and improve revenue as well.

He said he had also provided scholarship opportunities to many of the brilliant and needy students in the area to study at home and abroad and was ready to do more if the people endorse and vote for him.

Mr Frem
pong said the government was aware and would soon reshape the deplorable roads in the area, saying ‘our roads are on the priority list of cabinet and very soon Wenchi would have first class roads even before Election 2024’.

Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, the Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area lauded the contributions of the aspirant towards the holistic development of the Wenchi municipality.

He gave the assurance that the traditional council would rally solidly behind the aspirant not only to win the NPP primaries, but also the parliamentary seat, and asked him to remember and fulfil all his promises when given the chance to represent the people in parliament in the 2024 General Election.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Access Bank Ghana receives SSI Awards for commitment to sustainability


Access Bank Ghana has been adjudged the ‘Best Company in Promoting Sports development’ and ‘Project of the Year – Environment’ at the legacy edition of the Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards, held in Accra.

A statement issued by Access Bank Ghana, which was made available to the Ghana News Agency said this recognition highlights the Bank’s exceptional efforts in fostering grassroots sports and actively committing and participating in the government’s tree planting initiative for environmental sustainability.

The event, which was held under the chairmanship of Professor Douglas Boateng, an expert in Environmental, Social and Governance, was on the theme ‘Sustainability and the Economy, creating a Balanced Future for All’.

The statement said the Sustainability and Social Investment Awards seeks to create awareness, encourage companies, CSI/CSR foundations, NGO’s and other implementing agencies in delivering high impact CSI/CSR projects that align with Government’s focus on Sustainable Develop
ment Goals (SDGs).

Mr Olumide Olatunji, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, commenting on the awards, reiterated the Bank’s commitment to sustainable practices as it aligns with its strategic vision for Africa.

‘Our commitment to sustainability is evident in all facets of our operations,’ Mr Olumide noted.

‘From strict adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in our lending processes to impactful social investment projects, Access Bank remains dedicated to positively impacting lives and communities.

‘We have over the past two years supported the 48 clubs under the Division One League of The Ghana Football Association, in our bid to promote grassroots sports in Ghana.

‘In addition, the Bank has proven its commitment to greening Ghana by planting over 20,000 seedlings across the country and in locations where the Bank has presence.’

Mr Oluwaseun David-Akinde, the Head of Corporate Communications and Brands Management, Access Bank Ghana, further highlighted the Bank’s recent
campaign dubbed ‘A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow,’ as a testament to the Bank’s commitment towards the SDGs.

‘This initiative directly contributes to reducing carbon emissions by transforming tire waste into eco-friendly school sandals for deprived children, supporting SDGs 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 4 (Quality Education),’ Mr Oluwaseun said.

Access Bank Ghana’s consistent commitment to sustainability has garnered international and local recognition, including being named the Best CSR Bank in Ghana by Euromoney Awards, World Economic Magazine Awards, and Finance Derivative Awards in 2023.

These accolades reflect Access Bank Ghana’s continuous pursuit of excellence in sustainable practices and social impact, reinforcing its position as a leader in the banking industry.

Access Bank remains committed to ensuring that shareholders, customers, and staff enjoy a more-than-banking experience.

The Bank presently operates through over 700 branches and service outlets in 20 countries, incl
uding the UAE, UK, and France, and three representative offices in China, India, and Lebanon.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Delta Air Lines honoured as Most Outstanding US business in Ghana


Delta Air Lines has been awarded the most outstanding United States business in Ghana at the 2023 American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham) Thanksgiving Dinner and Awards.

This is in recognition of Delta’s tremendous commitment in Ghana and support towards the organisation and promotion of the 2023 US-Ghana Business Expo, a press release issued by Kingdom Concepts Consult, has said.

Expressing gratitude for the award, Eloina Baddoo, Sales Manager of Delta Air Lines – Ghana, Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, said: ‘Delta is committed to Ghana and its people beyond just our flight operations in Accra as we are actively engaged in the community through several projects with our local partners including AmCham.’

She explained that this year marked 17 years of Delta operations in Ghana, hence such awards attested to the ‘hard work of the team in delivering continuous and exceptional travel experience to Ghanaians’.

The 2023 U.S. – Ghana Business Expo was the maiden edition under the theme; ‘Leveraging U.S. – Ghana Tr
ade Relation for Growth and Prosperity’.

The Expo had more than 800 participants attending and provided an overview of the current trade relations between the United States of America and Ghana, highlighting success stories.

It was also for identifying potential areas of growth, and outlining strategies for fostering stronger collaboration with integrated business-to-business meetings between Ghanaian and U.S. companies.

The Expo brought in a trade delegation from the US Department of Commerce led Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) that comprised of 19 companies and six trade associations.

They included the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Business League, U.S. Black Chambers Inc., Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, and the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development and the Organisation for Women in International Trade.

The GDEI delegation represented diverse communities and industries from across the United States with a focus on the information and communications t
echnology, consumer goods, and automotive sectors.

More than 40 companies featured in the Expo trade pavilion highlighting products and services of visiting U.S. companies and trade associations, American Chamber of Commerce member companies, and local companies from various industries.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Ghana to get 5G wireless data communication soon – Joe Anokye


Mr. Joe Anokye, Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) has said that plans are far underway for Ghana to hook on to the 5G wireless data communication for mobile carriers.

‘We have made sure that the spectrum required for five 5G is available, there are few policies that must be made as to exactly how spectrum will be made available.

It is very complicated, because of the way the market is, we don’t want to proceed and only one entity will have the capability of acquiring the 5G’, he told participants at the 12th R.P Baffour memorial lectures organized by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi.

His topic was ‘KNUST, a history of remarkable growth in science and technology education, resilience and adaptability in the digital space’

Mr Anokye in an answer to a question as to when Ghana would be connected to the 5G services however, stated that, it was important for the NCA to beef up local internet services for majority of the people to access the
5G services.

‘We have to make sure Wi-Fi services at various places where people meet are provided, there is a fibre optic connection to central point to make your 5G come’, he stated.

He currently said all internet traffic in Ghana pass through the submarine cable landing, with 5.9 terabytes in total, but were very complicated.

‘Every now and then a submarine cable will go down and when it does, it takes time. You have to send a ship in.

So, one of the things NCA is doing is to license additional submarine providers to help address these anomalies,’ he said.

Touching on the KNUST technology infrastructure and communication evolution as well as the University in the liberalization era, he commended the institution for its resolve in advancing and catching up in technology advancement.

He pointed out that back in the early 1990’s before the era of liberalization, the KNUST faced numerous challenges in communication, and academically, struggle with outdated teaching materials, among others.

‘The journey
of KNUST over the past seven decades stands a testament to what vision, dedication, resilience, and corroborative spirit can achieve.

From its foundational years to alumni and success stories, the University had remained a beacon of knowledge in Ghana’s educational landscape,’ he stated.

Mr Anokye said the age dominated by disruptive technologies, the role of educational institutions, particularly those with the legacy was increasingly critical.

According to him, Technology was reshaping the way people thought, worked, and created, adding that, while these changes had brought opportunities, they also presented formidable challenges.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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