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Borteyman-Nmai Djorn Land Dispute: Three being hauled to court for contempt

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Accra High Court

Three persons are to appear before an Accra High Court to answer a contempt application against them, in relation to a disputed 465-acre land situated within Borteyman-NmaiDjorn, in the Greater Accra Region.

Eugene Sowah Odamtey, Captain Edmund Kojo Koda and Hares Muda are expected to appear before the court on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

This follows an application for contempt filed by Nii Afutu Kotey Gbomosane II (the applicant) before the court.

The applicant, in an affidavit in support of the contempt application, said on January 1, 2024that the first respondent, Odamtey, filed an application for leave to issue a writ of possession to recover the disputed land, following an execution of the judgement of the court.

According to the applicant, the judgement of the High Court had been affirmed by the Supreme Court.

The applicant said Odamtey, on June 26, 2024 filed an affidavit in opposition to his application for leave, to issue a writ of possession.

The court granted Odamtey’s application for leave to issue a writ of possession.“That being agreed by the ruling of the honourable court, I caused to be filled a Notice of Appeal seeking to set aside the ruling of the court.

“On the back of the appeal, I proceeded to file an application for stay of execution on July 12, 2024 and had same served on the first respondent (Odamtey) through his counsel,” the applicant said.

The applicant said even before the issuance of the Writ of Possession, Odamtey, aided by Captain Koda and Muda, had gone onto the disputed land to allegedly take possession of the disputed land, which had issues with boundary demarcation and a proper judgement plan.

According to the applicant, despite the service of the application for stay of execution on Odamtey and pending the application for stay of execution having been brought to their notice, “they are still on the disputed land forcibly trying to take possession of the land.”

The applicant said he was advised by counsel that the conduct of the respondents was “unacceptable and improper,” and same was a “complete disregard of the sanctity of the judicial process… and unlawful interference with the administration of justice, and same undermined the authority of the court.”

The applicant also held that the conduct of the respondents “is not only bad in faith but one that makes mockery of and usurps the judicial power of the court, granted under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.”

Additionally, the applicant held that the respondents’ wrongful conduct was tantamount to contempt of court and warranted the imposition of appropriate punitive sanction to serve as a deterrent to others, who may dare to tread the same path as the respondents.

Meanwhile, six persons, including Eugene Sowah Odamtey, have filed a notice of interlocutory appeal against Ebenezer Niikoi Kotey, Numo Kotey Frontier (substituted by Nii Afutu Kotey) and the Lands Commission at the Court of Appeal.

The appellants, being dissatisfied with the ruling of the Land Court 8, ruling dated July 10, 2024 filed the appeal.

According to the appellants, the trial judge erred in his ruling when it granted the application for leave to issue a writ of possession for recovery of possession of the disputed land, thereby occasioning miscarriage of justice.

According to the appellants, the grant of the respondents application for leave to issue a writ of possession in the absence of Forms 18C and 18D accompanying the application “is per in curium of the Supreme Court judgement titled Jeleel Company Ghana Limited verses Zion Energy Limited and Trasacco Furniture Limited, Civil Motion Number J8/61/2022 delivered on March 2, 2022.”

The appellants are at the Court of Appeal on the grounds that “the grant of the respondent’s application for leave to issue a writ of possession notwithstanding that the boundary of the disputed land had not been demarcated and the respondent had no judgement plan as well.

Sanlam and Allianz joint ventures launched

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A group photograph of the SanlamAllianz management and staff

Sanlam and Allianz, two prominent Insurance firms, have entered into a partnership under the brand name SanlamAllianz, with the hope to change the insurance landscape of Ghana.

This partnership has, therefore, become Africa’s largest non-banking financial Services Company to offer products that would attract a reasonable number of the 75 percent of uninsured members of the public.

Launching the partnership in Accra, last Friday, it was announced that Ghana is among the first 27 countries to officially unveil the SanlamAllianz brand.

Under this joint venture, there are SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Ghana Ltd and SanlamAllianzGeneral Insurance Ghana Ltd leading the charge.

Ben-Ahmed serves as CEO/MD of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Ghana, while Mabel Nana Nyarkoa Porbley is CEO/MD of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Ghana.

With recent regulatory approvals, these companies are now operating under the SanlamAllianz brand. This strategic development aims to utilize global and pan-African expertise to foster growth in Africa’s promising economies, offering innovative financial services that enhance financial confidence and security for future generations.

Heinie Werth, CEO of SanlamAllianz, said the launch of the SanlamAllianz brand in Ghana is a significant milestone, reaffirming our commitment to the Ghanaian market and our strategy of creating leading businesses in key economies.

He added that it supports their goal of expanding access to financial services.

According to Werth, the joint venture will leverage the combined strengths of Sanlam and Allianz to expand distribution, share knowledge and enhance partnerships in telecommunications and bancassurance, for the benefit of our customers.

Mabel Nana Nyarkoa Porbley, CEO/MD of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Ghana, expressed enthusiasm for the new venture, indicating that the launch of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Ghana is set to revolutionize the Ghanaian insurance market, offering unparalleled innovation, convenience and service through the expertise of our two renowned brands.

Dr. Isaac Baidoo, Board Chair of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Ghana, highlighted the joint venture’s significance, particularly representing a shared vision and commitment to excellence.

The Chair noted that SanlamAllianz is poised to deliver innovative insurance solutions and superior service, enhancing value for our clients and stakeholders.

Tawiah Ben-Ahmed emphasised the importance of the launch by saying, “This collaboration between a global leader and an African champion symbolises our dedication to excellence, integrity and innovation.

“We aim to provide outstanding insurance services, drawing on the robust capabilities of the SanlamAllianz Group.”

Ben-Ahmed gave the public assurance that SanlamAllianz is committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering financial confidence to their clients, adding “We are optimistic about our future and dedicated to serving all our stakeholders effectively.”

He added that the introduction of SanlamAllianz in Ghana marks a pivotal moment, promising a new era of innovation and progress in the insurance sector.

US$18.5m SOCO investment yields positive results in Northern Ghana

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Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah

An investment of US$18.5 million made under phase I of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Projects has brought significant improvements to the lives of thousands of people in Northern Ghana, it has been revealed.

The project, aimed at economically empowering communities and making them resilient to vulnerabilities, has completed 530 infrastructure projects in its first year of implementation.

From the construction of roads and classroom blocks to the provision of access to healthcare and clean water, the SOCO project has made a tangible difference in the five northern regions and Oti region. Among the completed projects are 42 roads, 66 classroom blocks and teachers’ accommodations, 74 rural markets, 55 health facilities, 211 water facilities, including mechanised boreholes, boreholes with hand pumps, and small-town water systems, among many others.

Over 260,000 people are directly benefiting from these initiatives, with many more expected to be impacted in the project communities.

The Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, highlighted the project’s achievements at a press soirée in Accra on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He said one of the most significant achievements of the SOCO projects is the creation of jobs and economic opportunities. “The SOCO project has created 3,748 jobs for community members through their participation in the construction of community infrastructure projects, enhanced the capacity of 4,709 local development actors, including MMDA staff and community members in local development planning and management, and provided technical and financial support to 9,954 farmers and rural enterprises,” he noted.

The SOCO project’s focus on community engagement and participation has also been a key factor in its success. By involving local stakeholders in the decision-making process, the project has ensured that the needs and priorities of the community are being addressed. As the SOCO project enters into its second phase beginning September 2024, the Local Government Minister described the outlook as “promising and bright.”

With an additional US$29 million investment, the project is expected to roll out even more initiatives, further solidifying its impact on the lives of the people in Northern Ghana. Adjei-Mensah Korsah called for collaboration with the media, highlighting their importance in the dissemination of information to the public. The Coordinator of the SOCO Project, Elizabeth Ohenewah Agyei, noted that mechanisms to prevent conflict are being exploited, leading to enthusiasm among communities and increased participation in decision-making. “The projects have been prioritized to meet the needs of the people. Every project is making an impact, and the people in the 1,400 benefiary communities are so happy with that,” she explained.

The Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) is a US$450 million World Bank-sponsored initiative being rolled out in four countries, namely: Ghana, Togo, Benin, and La Cote d’Ivoire.

In Ghana, the project, with an estimated cost of US$150 million, is being implemented in 48 municipal and district assemblies across six regions, namely the Northern, Savannah, Upper West, Upper East, North East, and Oti regions. The ambitious project seeks to proactively prevent the spread of conflict from the sahel, reduce the vulnerabilities of exposed border communities by investing in essential social services and infrastructure, create economic opportunities to improve youth employability prospects, and strengthen local institutions to provide a voice for the people to improve public trust.

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Economy Shows Strong Recovery with 4.7% GDP Growth – BoG

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Dr Ernest Addison Governor of Bank of Ghana

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has indicated that the Ghanaian economy has shown signs of a strong growth recovery of 4.7% in the first quarter of 2024.

This growth rate surpasses the 3.1 percent observed during the same period in 2023, signalling a positive trajectory for the nation’s economic health.

At a press briefing on Friday, July 26, 2024, following the 119th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, highlighted several key factors contributing to this economic upswing.

He mentioned “The stronger than expected growth outturn was driven largely by improvements in the services sector in the Euro area, as well as increased consumer spending and policy support in China, which offset the continued weaknesses in the property sector.”

Domestic Economic Conditions

The Bank of Ghana’s high-frequency real sector indicators also reflected a pickup in economic activity. The updated real Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) showed annual growth of 3.3 percent in May 2024, compared to a contraction of 3.7 percent in May 2023.

The key drivers of this growth included private sector contributions to SSNIT, imports, cement sales, exports, domestic VAT, and tourist arrivals.

Dr. Addison explained, “Our data shows a significant turnaround in economic activities. This is evident from the improved CIEA, which has been largely driven by strong performances in various sectors, including construction and tourism.”

However, the latest confidence surveys indicated some softening of consumer and business sentiments. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Ghana fell below the 50.0 benchmark, registering at 49.7 in June 2024, down from 51.6 in the previous month.

“These findings are broadly in line with observed trends,” Dr. Addison said, emphasising the importance of stabilising consumer confidence to sustain economic growth.

Inflation and Fiscal Policy

Recent price developments suggest a resumption of the disinflation process in Ghana. In June 2024, headline inflation eased to 22.8 percent, down from 23.1 percent in May and 25.0 percent in April.

This decline was attributed to a deceleration in non-food inflation, which dropped by 2.0 percentage points to 21.6 percent in June. Conversely, food inflation rose by 1.4 percentage points to 24.0 percent over the same period.

Dr. Addison highlighted, “The decline in headline inflation is a positive development, particularly the reduction in non-food inflation. However, food inflation remains a concern, and we are closely monitoring these trends to ensure stability.”

The fiscal operations for the first half of the year were broadly aligned with the set targets. Provisional data on budget execution indicated an overall fiscal deficit of 2.0 percent of GDP, against a budget target of 2.7 percent.

The deficit, amounting to GH¢21.3 billion, was financed from both domestic and foreign sources. The primary balance recorded a deficit of GH¢2.3 billion (0.2 percent of GDP), closely matching the deficit target of GH¢2.4 billion (0.2 percent of GDP).

“Fiscal discipline has been a cornerstone of our economic strategy,” Dr. Addison stated. “We are pleased with the alignment of our fiscal operations with the budget targets, which is crucial for maintaining macroeconomic stability.”

Banking Sector and Monetary Policy

The banking sector’s performance in the first half of 2024 points to continued recovery from the impact of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.

Total banking sector assets grew by 33.3 percent to GH¢323.1 billion by end-June 2024. Profitability, liquidity, and efficiency indicators also showed improvement.

However, elevated credit risk remains a concern, with the industry’s Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio rising to 24.1 percent in June 2024 from 18.7 percent in June 2023.

Dr. Addison commented, “The banking sector has shown resilience and a positive recovery trend. However, the elevated NPL ratio highlights the need for continued vigilance and strong credit risk management practices.”

Interest rates showed mixed trends, with the 91-day and 182-day Treasury bill rates increasing to 24.91 percent and 26.84 percent, respectively, in June 2024. In contrast, the rate on the 364-day instrument decreased to 27.83 percent from 28.66 percent over the same period. On the interbank market, the weighted average rate increased to 28.83 percent in June 2024 from 26.01 percent in June 2023. Over the same period, however, average lending rates of banks declined marginally to 31.10 percent from 31.15 percent.

“Interest rate trends have been mixed, reflecting the dynamic nature of the market. Our focus remains on maintaining a balance that supports economic growth while keeping inflation in check,” Dr. Addison elaborated.

Work on Phase 2 of Kejetia Market project resumes in August

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The Phase II of Kejetia project under construction

The Government is set to release funds for the completion of the Phase 2 of the Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment project, the mayor of Kumasi, Mr. Samuel Pyne has announced.

Contracta Construction UK Limited, the construction firm executing the second phase of the Redevelopment of the Kumasi Central Market is to return to the site in August 2024 and resume work following the assurance to make funds available by the government for the completion of the project.

The project, which is about 80% complete, has stalled for over a year now, following financial constraints.

Mr. Pyne, emphasised that the government had not neglected the project and assured that the government is actively overseeing its completion having allocated resources, including £300 million to the project.

The project was scheduled to have been completed in June 2024 but stalled partly from the debt restructuring exercise by the government last year.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr. Simon Osei-Mensah, confirmed the assurance by the government to release funds for the second phase of the project.

The redevelopment of the Kumasi Central Market at €248 million is being financed by the Deutsche Bank of Germany, with export credit guarantee from the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF).
The second phase of the project is expected to house 6,500 leasable commercial spaces, 5,400closed stores; 800 kiosks, 50 restaurants and 210 fishmonger and butcher stores and 40 livestock stores among others, as well as provide 900 direct jobs and 2,500 indirect jobs to improve the lot of residents.

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cut the sod for the €248-million facility on May 2, 2019 for completion in 36 months, but was delayed due to initial constraints, congestion and difficulties in acquisition of project site.

75% information requested granted -RTI Commission 

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Information Officers and CSOs participated at RTI Commission workshop

Three years after the passing of the Right To Information (RTI) Bill into law, about 75% of requested information from the institutions has been granted rightly, the RTI Commission has disclosed.

Mr. Kofi Sarpong, General Manager, Policy Planning, Budget Monitoring and Evaluation disclosed that their data shows that about 90% of all request is coming from the greater Accra and Ashanti regions, which he said is very inimical to the RTI process, hence the need to intervene to make sure that there is a regional balance in terms of request for information.

He made these disclosures at a workshop supported by the UNSAID for about 12 Regional Information Officers and other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kumasi to sensitize them on the implementation of the RTI Act as a policy.

Mr. Sarpong disclosed that in terms of strengthening access to the information ecosystem, the Commission with the guidance of the Ministry of Information has drafted regulations and a Legislative Instrument to be passed to give RTI ecosystem teeth to bite and capacity to enforce.

Madam Gina Mensah, Director of African Commonwealth Initiative office

Madam Gina Mensah, Director of African Commonwealth Initiative office expressed worry over lack of the public understanding of the clauses, as to how it would affect their lives.

According to her, people do not value the benefits of RTI and do not know that there is an institution to punish when it refuses to give information.

Madam Mensah expressed the view that the process is a matter of time, because change is difficult and the more the media publicizes issues in relation to the commission, the more the public gets to know.

She disclosed that accessing and seeking information is not meant for the media alone, but it is incumbent on every Ghanaian and stakeholders in enhancing accountability and good governance.

Lawyer Kofi Amoah Sarpong, Head of Legal and Governance, RTI Commission disclosed that, the vision of the RTI Commission is to facilitate the right of access to information, promote and sustain awareness of the citizenry in their right of access to information and of institutions in their obligations to disclose information.

He indicated that the mission is to build an informed citizenry to promote transparency in public discourse, promote, monitor and enforce the right of access to information and hold public institutions accountable.

Okyenhene Trashes ‘Agyapade3’ viral document; says Ofori Panin Fie was prominent before Akufo-Addo

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Okyenhene Amoatia Ofori Panin

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has rubbished contents of a document in circulation, suggesting a ploy by the Ofori Panin Fie to position people of Akyem at commanding heights in the Ghanaian economy.

The Okyenhene, reacting to the said document in circulation, covered with his image, under the caption “Agyapade3”, described it as a total fiction fabricated by those determined for years to create and fan hate campaign against the Ofori Panin household and Okyeman.

At the Akyem Abuakwa State Council meeting held over the weekend, Okyenhene called on his kinsmen and Ghanaians to treat the book with the contempt it deserves.

He questioned which reasonable person in his right frame of mind hatches such an intention and documents it with his image as a cover page?

“We saw this during the period of J.B. Danquah and we’re seeing it now. In and around October 2016, about a few months before the election, the same document known as the ‘Akyem Project’ was in circulation. The focus of that was to fan hatred between Okyeman and Asanteman to undermine the electoral efforts of Nana Akufo-Addo.

“Unfortunately for them, it came too late to the election. This diabolic plan was revised in 2019. In the year 2020, when the Agyapa business became a political issue, the book suddenly metamorphosed into ‘Agyapade3’” Okyenhene noted in a State Council meeting at Kyebi.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin hinted that the Ofori Panin Fie was more prominent before Akufo-Addo and has not done anything extraordinary over the last 25 years that suggests that they are elevating themselves above others.

He said the Eastern Region had more representation in former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s cabinet than Akufo-Addo, adding that all the hullabaloo going on is targeted at causing disaffection towards the Akyem people.

“Many kingdoms have seen greater development over the years, but some people always have issues whenever the government decides to bring development to Okyeman. I have heard things in recent times.

“The funniest of it is that I am the richest chief in Ghana. I mean, how? Anyway, when anyone regards you as a rich person, you must receive it. I receive it,” Okyenhene said with a smile.

He emphasised that these are schemes to sow seeds of hatred for the Akyem people.

Osagyefuo maintained that Okyeman has been great since its inception and will remain great in accordance with the will of God.

He said even though some prominent natives of Akyem have spent lots of their working lives within Ghana’s public service, very little could be said about their contribution to the development of Okyeman.

He encouraged his kinsmen to stand and defend the name of Okyeman at all levels against hate speech and falsehood calculated to cause disaffection.

“Some people deliberately go to work just to denigrate Okyeman and make us look evil in the eyes of the public. But such people must remember that they have family too. Will they be comfortable if such palpable lies are said about them and their generation?” Osagyefuo asked.

Juliet Johnston School Complex Holds Graduation Ceremony

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Madam Juliet Gladys Osafo, Co-Proprietress of the school presenting a certificate to one of the children

Juliet Johnston School Complex, an Akyem-Tafo-based private school in the Eastern Region, has held its second graduation ceremony for kindergarten (KG2) to junior high school (JHS) in grand style.

The school, which started as a UK-registered charity with Ghanaian Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) status through the reinvestment of all surplus income, graduated 55 children, made up of 27 KG2 pupils to Basic 1 and 22 Basic 6 pupils to JHS 1.

Individuals including Sarfo Emmanuel Annor, a visual artist, Mr. Kentaro Taguchi, SPIRARE Project in Japan, Mr. Fabio Caselli from Switzerland, parents, chiefs and clergy greeted the occasion.

The colourful display of sheer rich cultural performances and traditional dances, choreography, poetry recitals and a dramatic presentation on teenage pregnancy by the students brought mixed feelings among the gatherings.

A repersentative of sister school in Scotland presenting a certificate to one of the pupils

These performances highlighted the diverse talents of the pupils and provided a vibrant showcase of the school’s commitment to holistic education, which places great emphasis on individual and small group tuition so that each child has the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

Addressing parents and school children at the ceremony, Madam Juliet Gladys Osafo, co-proprietress of the school, expressed gratitude to her co-proprietress, Mrs. Fiona Basil Johnston, and her husband, Mr. Eric Johnston, based in the United Kingdom, for their contributions to the school’s development.

Additionally, she extended heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Keri Reid and her team from Muthill State School in Scotland for conducting in-service training for the teachers, enhancing the quality of education at Juliet Johnston.

Madam Juliet Gladys Osafo, co-proprietress of the Juliet Johnston School Complex, indicated that the graduation ceremony not only celebrated academic achievements but also reinforced the collaborative spirit among the school community, setting a positive tone for the students’ future endeavours.

According to her, the school curriculum is based on the national Ghanaian curriculum, complemented by the British curriculum, including computing and French from KG1 and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from Basic 1, among others.

The co-proprietress of the school hinted that in the quest to place emphasis on individual and small group tuition so that each child has the opportunity to reach their maximum potential, the school uses two teachers in each preschool class.

She mentioned that the school has made a deliberate effort to ensure that a school child is fully conversant in English, thereby facilitating the learning of basic reading, writing and number work. The school teaches English phonetically as well as by key word recognition.

Buttressing her argument, Madam Juliet stated that research shows that children learn in a variety of ways, often more readily absorbing information when it is presented ‘actively,’ not just on the whiteboard; hence the school teaches jolly phonics (adapted for Ghana), which is a physical activity.

To make teaching and learning easier and more entertaining, the school is fully equipped with educational toys, games and equipment and uses videos and television for class presentations since research shows that watching videos and television programmes in the target language greatly increases spoken language learning.

She continued that the school has a modern, fully equipped library with varieties of books since books are key to English language learning through speaking, reading, and writing.

“The school’s partnership with other schools in Scotland has created an environment for an exchange programme among teachers of the school and their counterparts in Scotland, a step that has hugely impacted the teaching and learning culture of the school,” she disclosed.

Mr. Twum Richard , headmaster of the school addressing the gathering

The co-proprietress of the school further boasted that the school’s healthy mutual educational relationship with experts from British teachers who run in-service teacher training programmes for the teachers gives her school some competitive advantage.

The school offers scholarships to brilliant but needy children from pre-school to the tertiary level, as well as teachers to pursue higher levels of education in a quest to prepare them for quality teaching and learning.

She advised the pupils to maintain good behaviour both in and out of school and to prioritize their education for the socio-economic betterment of the country and thanked the teaching and non-teaching staff, management team, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and all partners for their various contributions to the school’s growth.

On his part, the headmaster of the school, Mr. Twum Richard, urged parents to actively support their children’s education, emphasising the school’s dedication to providing quality education.

He announced that foreign scholarships would be available for pupils who excel in their exams, encouraging parents to help sustain the graduation ceremony tradition to inspire and motivate the students.

KMA, Development partners hold HORESD Project closure conference 

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Management of KMA and development partners in the group picture

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and its development partners have held a closure and handing over conference for the Holistic Reinforcement for Sustainable Development (HORESD) to discuss how to maintain the project as other partners are pulling out.

The KMA will now make a conscious effort to maintain the project, which was funded by the European Union (EU) through constant engagement with the communities, funding and the enforcement of the by-laws.

Mr. Samuel Payne, Mayor of Kumasi, at the conference explained that the piloting of the project in the past two and half years has seen a success in making Kumasi holistically clean, through recycling and segregation of waste.

Osca Gimenez, Lead Head project coordinator disclosed that the expected outcome is the capacity building of local Authorities for the provision of comprehensive public services in the area of solid waste.

He said the project is geared towards boosting circular economy in the District of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) in generating new micro, enterprises and stable jobs related to selective and transparent solid waste collection (National and International) of cooperation between local authorities to create and improve comprehensive urban solid waste policies.

Nadir Delgado, local project coordinator, Praia City Council, disclosed that the results have enabled them to achieve improvement in the solid waste management capacity building and institutional strengthening, internal cooperation, knowledge transfer and sustainable socio-economic development.

Francisco Carvalho, President, City Council of Praia, commended the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the management for the implementation and success of the project.

According to her, the successes recorded are remarkable.

Mrs. Francisca Paqui Manparler, President of Manra, stated that MANRA has the expertise and methodology to help achieve some good results when it comes to waste management in the Kumasi Metropolis.

Joshua Tetteh-Nortey, Local Project Coordinator said under the project, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly can boost of about 1000 containers, 300 of which are meant for the Central Business District of Kumasi and eight trucks to help clean the city.

AngloGold Ashanti School holds 9th graduation ceremony

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A section of the graduates

A total of 694 students from different levels of the AngloGold Ashanti School in Obuasi have graduated, during which ceremony teachers and deserving students were recognised and given awards.

The graduates comprised 203 KG2 pupils transitioning to primary school, 244 Grade 6 students moving to JHS 1 and 247 graduating JHS students.

The theme for the graduation ceremony last Thursday was: “Pinnacle of Excellence: Shaping the Future for Endless Opportunities.”

The Executive Director of the school, Simon Peter Atta Cato, attributed the school’s successes over the years to a strong relationship and cooperation between the school’s authorities and parents, who are dedicated to maintaining the high standards set by the institution.

He pointed to a well-structured curriculum and maintaining consistency as key driving factors for the school’s achievements in both academic and extracurricular activities, as well as hard work and commitment of the teachers in realizing the vision of the school.

Mr. Cato lauded the efforts of the teachers, noting that their dedication contributed to his recognition as the Most Outstanding Executive Director in the Ashanti Region by the Business Executive Group.

The Municipal Director of Education, George Alfred Koomson, commended the management and teachers of the school for upholding high standards over the years.

Mr. Koomson advised the JHS graduates to use their time wisely while awaiting their BECE results, by researching the courses they wish to pursue at the senior high school level. This, he said, would prepare them adequately for the next phase of their academic journey.

Dr. Kwadwo Anim, the Executive Director of AngloGold Ashanti Health Foundation, who presided over the graduation ceremony, praised the school authorities for their consistency in producing excellent BECE results and industrious graduates over the years.

 

From Oswald Pius Freiku, Obuasi

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