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Prefos Electrical Centre partners UWZ to champion African Agenda

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SEBASTIAN R. FREIKU
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Thomas Dwomoh – Director, PETC

The Prefos Electrical Training Centre (PETC), established at Adako Jachie in the Ejisu Municipality in 2014, has partnered with the Partner Africa Project (UWZ) to champion the African Agenda.

The project, sponsored by the German Government, will provide Photovoltaic Solar training to African indigenes.

Mr Thomas Dwomoh, Director of the training centre disclosed that the partnership comes from the selection of Ghana to be part of the project, of which PETC happened to be the only private Technical Institute in Ghana, to be part of the Public Technical Training Institutions.

Prefos Electrical Training Centre

Under the partnership, the German Government will provide some modern solar training facilities and equipment to PETC and some stipend to train the youth in Solar Technology.

Mr Dwomoh further announced that PETC has registered with the Ghana TVET Voucher programme and the Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Project (GJS-AP), a World Bank funded project, which provides capacity building for the youth and creates jobs for them.

He said in 2019, PETC trained the first batch of 100 students across the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in street light installations and maintenance.

He said PETC has passed Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) Accreditation processes to run Competency Based Training (CBT), after which students would be awarded with the National Certificate 1 and II of the pre-Tertiary National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF).

Director Dwomoh hinted that PETC intends to expand its infrastructure through a collaborative and partnership efforts at both the Local and international levels.

He explained that PETC will build more training facilities and seek more partners to help in the training of the youth across the country and beyond frontiers as well as seek affiliation with any renowned university for research collaboration and learning and thus contribute to the National Industrialization agenda through TVET and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and build a robust economy through skills impartation in youth capacity building.

Tarkwa MP donates school bags, exercise books to pupils

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KWESI ALFRED ADAMS
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picture of school pupils and other children at the New year party

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tarkwa Nsuaem, George Mireku Duker, has donated school bags and exercise books to school pupils in some of communities in his constituency.

About five hundred pupils, drawn from Dompim-Pepesa and surrounding villages, received school bags and exercise books.

The donation coincided with New Year party held by the Tarkwa Nsuaem Legislator for school pupils and other children in the Dompim-Pepesa and surrounding areas.

By 9am, the pupils had started trooping to the Dompim Astro Turf built by the Legislator, for the New Year party, which was on the theme: “New Year Day Out with MP Duker.”

They engaged in several games, including displaying their talents in singing, cat walk and other games.

MP Duke handing over a school bag to one of the pupils

Speaking to The Chronicle, Legislator George Mireku Duker expressed delight for the huge   attendance. He was also happy that each pupil received a school bag, including exercise books. According to him, he had budgeted for over thousand school bags for distribution to the pupils, as a way of giving back to society.

Explaining the significance of the New Year party, Mr Duker told this reporter that children are the future leaders of this country and should, therefore, be given proper care.

Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tarkwa Nsuaem, Ben.Kesse, Benjamin Assabil, constituency Chairman and other elected Assembly Members were present.

Mireku Duker also had dinner with the journalists.

Unilever brands official sponsors of AFCON

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BERNICE BESSEY
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Unilever Ghana

Unilever Personal Care brands, Rexona, Axe and Dove have been announced as the official sponsors of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024.

The partnership, with Confederation of African Football (CAF) was spearheaded by Unilever International, Unilever’s Global Business Unit and Unilever’s Personal Care Business Group.

This association makes Unilever the exclusive Personal Care Consumer Goods partner for the two tournaments, with the company working closely with CAF on a range of football initiatives across a selection of African countries over the duration of the agreement.

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 kicked off on 13 January 2024 and is expected to be watched by over 800 million people worldwide, tuning in to catch the unique flavour of Africa’s biggest footballing celebration.

The TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024, meanwhile, is set to take place in the summer of 2024 in Morocco, with the dates still to be announced.

By sponsoring the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Unilever is building on its rich history as a major partner of football events and competitions in Africa and Worldwide.

Mr Assem Puri, Executive Vice President, Unilever International, said “We are thrilled to partner with CAF and engage a large, diverse audience through our Personal Care brands. Through this partnership, we are also excited to connect with the future generation of football athletes across the African continent and help them grow.”

Dr Patrice Motsepe, CAF President, said “This major new partnership with Unilever represents a huge step towards achieving our objective of making CAF competitions, and African football, globally competitive and appealing to fans and viewers across Africa and around the world.

“We are delighted to welcome Unilever as the latest Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.”

Kwesimintsim MP lists projects undertaken in three years

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KWESI ALFRED ADAMS
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A semidetached staff bungalow

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwesimintsim, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, has listed a number of developmental projects he has undertaken in the constituency within three years, as a Legislator.

With over 20 infrastructural developmental projects completed, the Legislator appears to have taken development to the next level.

Going through the tall list as evidence in a book he had launched, the first time Kwesimintsim Legislator could be described as a development oriented person.

A Six-Unit Classroom Block

Some of the developmental projects which The Chronicle had seen as evidence in the book he launched, included the renovation and furnishing of Takoradi Senior High School; construction of a 6-Unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Anaji M/A; construction of an ultramodern Kindergarten for Apremdo Catholic Basic school and construction of a new ultramodern 2-Unit Kindergarten with ancillary facilities for Adientem/Mpatado.

Others are the construction of 6-unit classroom block for Mpatado M/A Basic School, construction of 6-Unit classroom block with ancillary facilities for Whindo and rehabilitation of Kwesimintsim Methodist Freeman School.

The rest are continuation, completion and furnishing of Apremdo CHPS Compound, construction of two bedroom flat semi-detached staff accommodation for Adientem CHPS compound, construction of ultramodern CHPS compound for Kwesimintsim and construction of 15 mechanised water systems with polytanks.

 

SCHOLARSHIP/JOB CREATION

The Kwesimintsim legislator has also chalked a number of successes in the area of education and job creation.

He facilitated the acquisition of over 200 scholarships for his constituents and also assisted over 100 youth in gainful employment in the public sector.

He had also trained the youth in cat fish farming and provided GH¢50,000 as seed capital for some selected groups.

14-Seater Toilet facility commissioned for Agogo Presby Basic School

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ERNEST BEST ANANE
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Dr. Michael Adusei at the Commissioning of the project

Dr Michael Adusei, an America-based Ghanaian businessman and a Philanthropist has built and commissioned a 14-Seater toilet facility for the Agogo Presby Basic School l.

The gesture is in honour of Nana Afrakumah Serwaah Kusi Obuodum, the Queen mother of the Agogo Traditional area.

The facility will serve the students and teachers of the Presby cluster of schools.

The ultra-modern 14-Seater Toilet facility

Dr. Adusei, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Reflective Minds Health LLC, said he was responding to a request made by the Queen mother to assist in that regard, because he felt the need to give back and contribute to the development of society that had nurtured him.

He noted that the facility would help to reduce open defecation, improve sanitation, ensure a clean environment and thus help prevent cholera.

Nana Afrakumah Serwaah Kusi Obuodum commended Dr. Adusei for the kind gesture to the schools and Agogo Township as a whole.

She urged all the citizens of Agogo, both home and in the Diaspora, to emulate the shining example of Dr. Adusei and contribute to the development of Agogo.

Editorial: Job recruitment scams, we call for heightened vigilance

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THE CHRONICLE
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Editorial

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public over an increasing trend of job recruitment scams in Ghana. According to CSA, it has documented the loss of over GH¢124,000 from 15 reports, due to fraudulent schemes that advertised job recruitment in the country.

In a press statement, the CSA explained that the scammers employed a sophisticated modus operandi by posing as recruiters and flooding the public with unsolicited messages via SMS, emails and other messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp and Telegram.

These messages lure unsuspecting individuals with promises of high paying remote or part-time job opportunities involving digital tasks, such as liking social media posts and providing referrals. The victims, according to the CSA, initially enticed with relatively low payments for completed tasks, soon found themselves trapped in the scam.

The CSA’s report says these scammers, posing as recruiters, inundate the public with unsolicited messages across various digital platforms, including SMS, emails, WhatsApp and Telegram.

The promises they make – high-paying remote or part-time job opportunities involving digital tasks – serve as the bait that lures unsuspecting individuals. The country is currently in financial crisis and ripping off the people on the little they make is absurd and that calls for an urgent need to address it.

It is disheartening to learn that individuals seeking legitimate employment and economic opportunities fall victim to these scams.

The scammers, cunningly initiating their fraudulent activities with seemingly benign tasks and modest payments, gradually ensnare their victims, leading to substantial financial losses.

In the face of this growing menace, it is imperative for the Cyber Security Authority to intensify its efforts and fortify its strategies. The CSA plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the public from cyber threats and in light of the escalating sophistication of these scams, there is a pressing need for an even more robust response.

The CSA must deploy advanced monitoring systems to detect and neutralise these scams in their early stages. A proactive approach is essential to stay ahead of the evolving tactics employed by cybercriminals.

There is the need for public awareness campaign. Heightening public awareness is paramount. The CSA should initiate extensive education for individuals on the red flags of job recruitment scams and fostering a culture of cyber literacy.

Moreover, they can forge partnership with digital platforms with messaging and social media platforms to implement stringent measures against the propagation of scam messages.

We believe strongly that by curtailing the reach of these messages, the CSA can mitigate the impact of fraudulent schemes.

While at this, we call for robust legal measures against those perpetrating these scams. Collaborating with law enforcement agencies is crucial to ensure the identification and swift prosecution of cybercriminals.

The Chronicle urgently calls upon the Cyber Security Authority to fortify its efforts in combating job recruitment scams. The digital realm should be a conduit for opportunity, not a breeding ground for exploitation. It is imperative that cyber security measures evolve to outpace the nefarious tactics employed by cybercriminals, ensuring a secure digital space for all. The call for heightened vigilance is not just a warning; it’s an urgent plea to protect the aspirations and financial well-being of the Ghanaian public in the digital age.

Takoradi Port employs more Security Personnel

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In Takoradi, 115 Security Personnel recruited by the Port Authority have graduated, after six weeks of intense training at the Western Naval Command.

The recruits undertook voice procedure, drills, port security, map reading, swimming, unarmed combat, leadership, first aid, fire fighting, tactics, rules of engagement, guard duties, weapon training, intelligence gathering and physical fitness.

This makes it the third batch of port security personnel to be trained at the Naval Base in Sekondi.

During the passing-out ceremony, the Director of Port, Takoradi, Peter Amoo-Bediako admonished the recruits to replicate performances at the camp during the discharge of duties in the port.

“My dear recruits, the purpose and relevance of your training that you have undergone here cannot be overemphasised.

“We brought you here to be trained, to give you a taste of the standard military ways of comporting and carrying yourself well with confidence and integrity in the performance of your roles at the port.”

Flag Officer commanding at the Western Naval Command, Commodore Emmanuel Ayensu Kwafo expressed his outfit’s pleasure to help train personnel towards securing the premier port of Ghana.

“The collaboration is evident of the nature of the maritime environment which requires inter-agency cooperation. The environment is such that many state agencies have various competencies which we must all put together in the interest of the nation, therefore, collaboration such as this is the only way out.”

Four recruits won awards for distinguishing themselves in various aspects of the training.

I won’t perform at the National Theatre again —Kojo Antwi

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Kojo Antwi

Highlife legend, Kojo Antwi has vowed that he will not perform at the National Theatre again.

It is shocking that the National Theatre which was Kojo Kojo Antwi’s main venue for his popular December 24 concert is now a no-go area for him.

In an exclusive interview with on Onua TV, the Mr. Music Man as he is nicknamed announced his decision to permanently retire from performing at the iconic venue.

According to the ‘’Tom and Jerry’’ hitmaker, the National Theatre once a perfect fit for his concert, no longer aligns with his artistic aspirations.

The former Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) reminisced about the intimate charm of the National Theatre in his early days but emphasized that his evolution as a performer necessitated a grander platform.

“The place has fallen short of a theatre. Maintaining the place has become difficult for those who are handling the theatre and me as an Artiste, I don’t belong to a hall; I realised that the place wasn’t helping me. But an artiste doesn’t belong to a hall. All the things I did there were about God,” Kojo Antwi stated.

I’m not dead -Ngozi Ezeonu dismisses rumours

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Ngozi Ezeonu

Veteran Nollywood Actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has refuted reports claiming that she has died.

This comes days after the actress posted a photo of a lit candle on her Instagram page with the caption “a rare gem is gone.”

This post sparked concern among fans who began speculating about what might have transpired while others claimed that the post was announcing her passing.

In a video shared on social media, Ngozi Ezeonu addressed the situation, expressing frustration at the numerous calls she received after certain blogs reported the news.

The actress was furious that a post she made on her social media account mourning the loss of someone dear to her was misinterpreted as her death.

“I lost a very close friend of mine; I posted a candle, a half-burnt candle, and they now put my picture on that candle, and everybody is saying that I died. Some people even went to the extent of saying that it was my son who posted my death,” Ngozi Ezeonu explained.

Visibly angered, the veteran actress criticised certain blogs for spreading false information and using her name for publicity.

“It is wrong. It is not everything you play with. In journalism, what you do when in doubt is you leave out. If you cannot get across to the person to at least confirm the story, you don’t post.”

The veteran actress assured her fans and well-wishers that she is alive and healthy, urging them to dismiss the misleading reports.

To the blogs, she warned: “Don’t try it again. This is a new year; why would anybody want to hurt each other just because they want people to follow them?”

Kevin Hart vows not to won’t host the Oscars again

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Kevin Hart

Black American Comedian, Kevin Hart has reiterated that he will not host the Oscars again.

Hart who was due to host the 2019 Oscars stepped down after an outcry over previous anti-gay tweets, and comments he made during stand-up routines a decade ago.

He later told a source that he will never do it again and is sticking to his stance. In an interview with Sky News, Hart said: “Whatever little hope you had, I want to destroy it right now. Those gigs aren’t good gigs for comics. It’s no shot to the Oscars, no shot to the Globes or anything else. Those just aren’t comedy-friendly environments anymore.”

“I think they got it right one year where it was like just a bunch of personalities acting as the hosts and that’s a nice thing. It’s a collaborative thing, different people get to be responsible for act one, act two, act three, but you know, the days of it being a room for a comic, those days are done.”

Hart, who has previously hosted the BET Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards and the MTV Movie Awards praised his fellow comics who have had successful hosting gigs.

“Shout out to those that have cracked the code and done it right early on, you know, the Chris Rocks of the world, the Billy Crystals of the world, the girls we’ve had like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler. Ricky Gervais. There’s a lot of people that understand that if you’re not an industry comic, meaning a comic that has the relationships of all, then those rooms are very cold.”

“So, me doing it is, of course, at an advantage, because I know the room and for me, and familiar with so many. But, for others it’s not the same,” Hart said. “It’s not the gig that it was of old. It’s too much pressure on the idea of a comic and what’s jokes and not jokes. So, it’s tough” he concluded.

 

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