30-04-2010
Narration: Construction of pipelines to convey gas to the proposed gas processing plant at Bonyere in the Western Region for the production of ethanol, propane and fertilizer has begun. In line with this, gas would be piped to an existing power plant at Aboadze to generate electricity for the country. The Deputy Minister of Energy, Emmanuel Arma Kofi Buah disclosed this at the just ended Regional Forum on Local Content and Participation in Petroleum Activities held at Bolgatanga. Correspondent Isaac Asare has the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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Mr Boah whose speech was read on his behalf, said Ghana is on course to pump the first oil from the jubilee field in the last quarter of this year under the phase 1 project .The project, he said, is expected to produce 120,000 barrels of oil and 120,000 mmscfd of gas daily, adding that the phase two project which is to kick start in the year 2013, will have the capacity of producing 240,000 barrels of oil and 240,000 mmscfd of gas on daily basis. Mr Buah noted that the major use of the gas will be for power generation and a secondary market for industrial usage. He said cabinet approval on the policy framework for local content and participation in petroleum activities is a clear indication of government’s commitment in ensuring that all Ghanaians obtain maximum benefit from the oil find. The policy which is to be developed into legislation is geared towards poverty reduction in the country. Mr Buah pointed out that revenue generated from the oil exploration would help in developing infrastructure and other basic amenities especially in most deprived communities across the country. The Upper East Regional Minster, Mark Woyongo, who chaired the function, said the forum which is the second of its kind in the region, is in pursuance of government’s better agenda in the promotion of good governance through average citizen participation at the grassroot level. It is also in keeping faith with the principles of transparency and accountability as promised by the government. Mr. Woyongo entreated participants to put aside all socio-religious and political standings on the oil find but rather look at possible ways of managing and utilizing the oil in a sustainable manner. A Senior Programs officer, EPA, Mr Kojo Agbenor –Efunam, assured the public of adequate plans to ensure that residents of the oil producing areas and companies carrying out exploratory and productive activities are not exposed to serious security risk as experienced in most oil producing countries. He said his outfit has also put in place prudent measures to minimize the effect of possible discharges and spillages of oil and gas at the field. A team of experts from GNPC, EPA and COTVET later answered questions from participants during an open interaction. Some participants at the forum called on the media to play an informative role in educating the public on the benefits to be derived from the oil and gas exploration.
Friday, 30 April 2010
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Fuel Smuggling On the Upsurge in Upper East
28-04-2010
The Kassena-Nankana East District Chief Executive DCE, Emmanuel Andema has bemoaned the increasing spate of fuel smuggling in the district, particularly Navrongo. Mr. Andema expressed the worry in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga. According to the DCE frequent media reportage with cases of fuel smuggling in the district requires the support of all patriotic citizens in exposing the perpetrators involved in the act. Mr Andema stressed that measures have been put in place to avert the situation emphasizing that all private and secondary fuel dealers in the district would be made to legally register with the assembly for accreditation before they can operate. This, he said, was a recommendation made by the Justice and Security Sub Committee at this year’s first ordinary meeting of the assembly held recently. The move, Mr. Andema explained, would help in clamping down on all illegal fuel dealers in the area. He said while the country awaits the actual production of oil in Ghana, steps have to be taken to ensure that the oil find is not manhandled. Mr Andema, however, tasked the District Security Committee to redouble its effort in the monitoring of the activities of fuel dealers to bring the situation under control. He called on all to join in the fight against fuel smuggling in the country. On the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the area, Mr Andema pointed out that identified stakeholders will be brought on board to find possible ways of dealing with their nefarious activities. He also commended efforts of the government in the provision of infrastructure and other basic amenities to most areas of the district and called for more support in that direction.
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The Kassena-Nankana East District Chief Executive DCE, Emmanuel Andema has bemoaned the increasing spate of fuel smuggling in the district, particularly Navrongo. Mr. Andema expressed the worry in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga. According to the DCE frequent media reportage with cases of fuel smuggling in the district requires the support of all patriotic citizens in exposing the perpetrators involved in the act. Mr Andema stressed that measures have been put in place to avert the situation emphasizing that all private and secondary fuel dealers in the district would be made to legally register with the assembly for accreditation before they can operate. This, he said, was a recommendation made by the Justice and Security Sub Committee at this year’s first ordinary meeting of the assembly held recently. The move, Mr. Andema explained, would help in clamping down on all illegal fuel dealers in the area. He said while the country awaits the actual production of oil in Ghana, steps have to be taken to ensure that the oil find is not manhandled. Mr Andema, however, tasked the District Security Committee to redouble its effort in the monitoring of the activities of fuel dealers to bring the situation under control. He called on all to join in the fight against fuel smuggling in the country. On the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the area, Mr Andema pointed out that identified stakeholders will be brought on board to find possible ways of dealing with their nefarious activities. He also commended efforts of the government in the provision of infrastructure and other basic amenities to most areas of the district and called for more support in that direction.
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Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Rights to Play Commemorates Africa Malaria Day
24-04-2010
About one thousand Long Lasting Insecticides Mosquito Treated Nets (LLITN) with “Athlete Trading Cards” , have been distributed to hundreds of children and community members at Winkongo, a deprived community in the Talensi –Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. The distribution which was spearheaded by Rights to play, an international Humanitarian Organisation with partnership from Action Child Mobilization, is in commemoration of the this year’s Africa Malaria Day, which falls tomorrow, April, 25. Isaac Asare and Afia Konama Afrifa witnessed the occasion and have the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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The event which was marked with sporting activities was on the theme: “Counting, Malaria Out”. It attracted some section of the public, chiefs, and elders of Winkongo, as well children from the neighbouring communities. The children were taken through activities on malaria prevention, knowledge of signs and symptoms, mode of transmission and strategies to avoid malaria infection. Following the event trained coaches will continue to facilitate malarial prevention games with children in the area once every week over a period of three months starting from May to July, 2010. The National Programmes Manager of Right to Play, Mr Tanko Yussif Azzika said the programme aims at kicking the deadly malaria infection out of the community through games. Sports, according to him, is an effective tool for the development of children and the youth in most disadvantaged areas of the world, stressing that since 2001, his outfit has been using sports and play as a tool in facilitating issues on integration of women, girls and other marginalized groups in the society. This, he said, has contributed immensely to the gradual reduction of malaria infection in most communities across the country. Mr Azzika stated that malaria is hyper endemic in the Upper East Region and still the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country accounting for 40 percent of all Out Patient Attendance. Mr Azzika, however, emphasised the need for all to sleep under insecticide treated bed nets particularly pregnant women and children under five years. Pastor Francis Opoku of Action Child Mobilization in an Interview with Radio Ghana said the programme is also geared towards the holistic development of children in the deprived communities of the region. it would moreover, divert the children’s attention on their desire of migrating down south for menial jobs. He entreated participants to join in the advocacy and awareness creation on the importance of malaria prevention to help reduce its occurrence. Pastor Opoku pointed out that Royal Cadet Power Clubs have been formed in 47 communities across the region to educate and sensitize the various community members and children on the prevention of Malaria through proper use of the treated bed nets. He reminded participants to observe tomorrow’s 2010 Africa Malaria day by adopting good sanitary practices, in order to kick malaria out of the region and the country in general.
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About one thousand Long Lasting Insecticides Mosquito Treated Nets (LLITN) with “Athlete Trading Cards” , have been distributed to hundreds of children and community members at Winkongo, a deprived community in the Talensi –Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. The distribution which was spearheaded by Rights to play, an international Humanitarian Organisation with partnership from Action Child Mobilization, is in commemoration of the this year’s Africa Malaria Day, which falls tomorrow, April, 25. Isaac Asare and Afia Konama Afrifa witnessed the occasion and have the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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The event which was marked with sporting activities was on the theme: “Counting, Malaria Out”. It attracted some section of the public, chiefs, and elders of Winkongo, as well children from the neighbouring communities. The children were taken through activities on malaria prevention, knowledge of signs and symptoms, mode of transmission and strategies to avoid malaria infection. Following the event trained coaches will continue to facilitate malarial prevention games with children in the area once every week over a period of three months starting from May to July, 2010. The National Programmes Manager of Right to Play, Mr Tanko Yussif Azzika said the programme aims at kicking the deadly malaria infection out of the community through games. Sports, according to him, is an effective tool for the development of children and the youth in most disadvantaged areas of the world, stressing that since 2001, his outfit has been using sports and play as a tool in facilitating issues on integration of women, girls and other marginalized groups in the society. This, he said, has contributed immensely to the gradual reduction of malaria infection in most communities across the country. Mr Azzika stated that malaria is hyper endemic in the Upper East Region and still the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country accounting for 40 percent of all Out Patient Attendance. Mr Azzika, however, emphasised the need for all to sleep under insecticide treated bed nets particularly pregnant women and children under five years. Pastor Francis Opoku of Action Child Mobilization in an Interview with Radio Ghana said the programme is also geared towards the holistic development of children in the deprived communities of the region. it would moreover, divert the children’s attention on their desire of migrating down south for menial jobs. He entreated participants to join in the advocacy and awareness creation on the importance of malaria prevention to help reduce its occurrence. Pastor Opoku pointed out that Royal Cadet Power Clubs have been formed in 47 communities across the region to educate and sensitize the various community members and children on the prevention of Malaria through proper use of the treated bed nets. He reminded participants to observe tomorrow’s 2010 Africa Malaria day by adopting good sanitary practices, in order to kick malaria out of the region and the country in general.
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Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Commission Poised To Produce Credible Report
20-04-2010
The constitutional review commission says it is determined to produce credible report for the advancement of the country’s constitutionalism. A commissioner of the review committee, Gabriel Pwamang, who made the disclosure at a Regional Public Forum at Bolgatanga, encouraged the general public to participate fully in the exercise being carried out throughout the country, since Ghana is making strides on the roadmap to constitutionalism despite the enormous challenges to the country’s governance progress. Isaac Asare sat in for Radio Ghana and has sent this report.
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The constitution Review Commission was set up by the constitution Instrument 2010 (C.I) 64 as a commission of enquiry into the over 16-years operation of the 1992 constitution. This has become necessary in view of the growing demand on the need to revise the constitution, hence, the establishment of the commission of enquiry to sample the public views as to whether the timing of the review is right or wrong. A nine member committee was therefore inaugurated by the President, Prof John Evans Attah Mills on January 11, 2010 with a three prong mandate to ascertain public views on the strength and weaknesses of the constitution, articulate the concerns of the Ghanaian populace as regards to the amendments that may be required for a comprehensive review of the constitution, and also make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to the constitution. Addressing participants, Mr Pwamang said the enquiry will provide a platform for the people of Ghana to express and submit their suggestions and opinions on the fundamental law which governs their lives. This, he said represents a true expression of democracy. He said the commission having gone through several processes with various consultations is likely to make possible changes in some portions of the constitution or possibly retain them. Mr Pwamang, entreated the populace to contribute meaningfully at the on-going community and district level consultations to help address all bottlenecks associated with the 1992 constitution. The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs Lucy Awuni called on NGOs, chiefs and individuals to contribute meaningfully and constructively in order to help them come out with structured review for the benefit of Ghanaians, Mr. Clement Kojo Akapame said his outfit has so far generated 44 issues of the constitution that cuts across the Executive, Judiciary, the legislature, as well as the role of chiefs in active partisan politics among others. Mr. Akapame expressed the hope that views elicited at the end of the exercise in September, this year, would contribute in deepening the country’s democracy, and urged all to cooperate with the commission in producing a credible report for consideration.
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The constitutional review commission says it is determined to produce credible report for the advancement of the country’s constitutionalism. A commissioner of the review committee, Gabriel Pwamang, who made the disclosure at a Regional Public Forum at Bolgatanga, encouraged the general public to participate fully in the exercise being carried out throughout the country, since Ghana is making strides on the roadmap to constitutionalism despite the enormous challenges to the country’s governance progress. Isaac Asare sat in for Radio Ghana and has sent this report.
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The constitution Review Commission was set up by the constitution Instrument 2010 (C.I) 64 as a commission of enquiry into the over 16-years operation of the 1992 constitution. This has become necessary in view of the growing demand on the need to revise the constitution, hence, the establishment of the commission of enquiry to sample the public views as to whether the timing of the review is right or wrong. A nine member committee was therefore inaugurated by the President, Prof John Evans Attah Mills on January 11, 2010 with a three prong mandate to ascertain public views on the strength and weaknesses of the constitution, articulate the concerns of the Ghanaian populace as regards to the amendments that may be required for a comprehensive review of the constitution, and also make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to the constitution. Addressing participants, Mr Pwamang said the enquiry will provide a platform for the people of Ghana to express and submit their suggestions and opinions on the fundamental law which governs their lives. This, he said represents a true expression of democracy. He said the commission having gone through several processes with various consultations is likely to make possible changes in some portions of the constitution or possibly retain them. Mr Pwamang, entreated the populace to contribute meaningfully at the on-going community and district level consultations to help address all bottlenecks associated with the 1992 constitution. The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs Lucy Awuni called on NGOs, chiefs and individuals to contribute meaningfully and constructively in order to help them come out with structured review for the benefit of Ghanaians, Mr. Clement Kojo Akapame said his outfit has so far generated 44 issues of the constitution that cuts across the Executive, Judiciary, the legislature, as well as the role of chiefs in active partisan politics among others. Mr. Akapame expressed the hope that views elicited at the end of the exercise in September, this year, would contribute in deepening the country’s democracy, and urged all to cooperate with the commission in producing a credible report for consideration.
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Sunday, 18 April 2010
Gurune Language Dev’t Association Petitions Gov’t
Members of the Gurune Language Development Association (GULDA), a group of Gurune language teachers based in the Upper East Region have expressed graved concerned about the non-examinable status of the Gurune language and culture at the Basic Education Certificate Examination and the West African Senior School Certificate levels. A situation, which according to them, would have serious academic effect on candidates in the region due to the computerized placement system. They expressed these misgivings through a petition filed through the Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo, to be forwarded to the President, John Evans Atta Mills for redress. According to the group, the language policy of the Educational Reform stipulates that the local language should be used as a medium of instruction from primary one to three and a core subject of study from Primary four to JHS three. In line with this policy, children from their early childhood education are supposed to learn their mother tongue before they are enrolled into the primary education to the highest level. The Vice Chairman of the group, Mr Patrick Aduko, explained that the Gurune is being taught and examined at the colleges of Education in Ghana since it became one of the Ghanaian languages studied at the University of Education, Winneba, in 1992. Some of these colleges each year produce over 200 competent Gurune teachers . Moreover, students in the region due to the absence of the language have no option than to write 5 out of 6 subjects or more subjects at the BECE and WASSE level, thus denying them the chance to make good grades and be placed in schools of their choice unlike their colleagues in the other regions. Their plight is even worsened by the revised subject combination to be written by the JHS candidates in the 2009/2010 academic year. This problem, Mr. Aduko noted, is compounded with the introduction of ICT as a core subject in all schools which will not written this year. This means that current candidates will be left to their fate since WAEC only considers six subjects for placement. A graduate Gurune lecturer at the University colleges of Education, Winneba, Samuel Atintono said the problem would also affect Gurune graduates and diploma teachers. He stressed that students in the region do not only risk the danger of not getting placement, but also likely to faces serious consequences if they happen to fail in one out of the five subjects. Mr Atintono therefore called on the authorities concern to act swiftly in averting the problem, adding that, the situation if not rectified, would demotivate the children to learn their language and culture.
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Jubille School Complex for Garu District
19-04-2010 Jubille School Complex for Garu District
The Holy Parish of Garu in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East Region has launched its Golden Jubilee anniversary with a sod cutting ceremony for the construction of a Jubilee school complex. The complex which is expected to be completed in early 2014 is to accommodate children right from the kindergarten to the senior high school level. Launching the anniversary, the Parish Priest of Garu-Tempane, Fr Tiedor said the project forms part of the parish corporate social responsibility geared at providing affordable quality education, not only for the people of Garu but also those in the surrounding towns and villages. He described the project as vital since the past missionaries did not only focus their apostolate on evangelism, but also took up the task of improving the living standard of the people through developmental projects in some key areas such as, health ,agriculture and education as well as skills training for the unemployed youth. This, he said, is evident in the construction of more than 18 basic and junior high schools in the district, adding that the parish in its quest to motivate and improve upon the staffing constraints in most schools in the district, has instituted sponsorship packages for some teacher trainees. According to him, some of the activities lined up for the climax of the 50th anniversary of the parish include, fun games, fasting and prayers, family and health week among others. He therefore urged all and sundry to support the parish in ensuring a successful anniversary. The District Chief Executive, Mr David Adukudugu said the establishment of the school complex would go a long way to ease the problem of school children walking long distance to Bawku and other places to attend school. The DCE, therefore, pledged the assembly’s assistance with seed money of 1000 Ghana Cedis for the project. On his part, the District Director of Education, Mr Emmanuel Zumakpe, commended the catholic unit for the bold initiative as education brings about reduction of poverty among the people making them economically independent and self-reliance. Mr Zumakpe charged the parish to use the occasion to educate the populace on the need to put premium in their wards education since it’s the tool for rapid development.
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The Holy Parish of Garu in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East Region has launched its Golden Jubilee anniversary with a sod cutting ceremony for the construction of a Jubilee school complex. The complex which is expected to be completed in early 2014 is to accommodate children right from the kindergarten to the senior high school level. Launching the anniversary, the Parish Priest of Garu-Tempane, Fr Tiedor said the project forms part of the parish corporate social responsibility geared at providing affordable quality education, not only for the people of Garu but also those in the surrounding towns and villages. He described the project as vital since the past missionaries did not only focus their apostolate on evangelism, but also took up the task of improving the living standard of the people through developmental projects in some key areas such as, health ,agriculture and education as well as skills training for the unemployed youth. This, he said, is evident in the construction of more than 18 basic and junior high schools in the district, adding that the parish in its quest to motivate and improve upon the staffing constraints in most schools in the district, has instituted sponsorship packages for some teacher trainees. According to him, some of the activities lined up for the climax of the 50th anniversary of the parish include, fun games, fasting and prayers, family and health week among others. He therefore urged all and sundry to support the parish in ensuring a successful anniversary. The District Chief Executive, Mr David Adukudugu said the establishment of the school complex would go a long way to ease the problem of school children walking long distance to Bawku and other places to attend school. The DCE, therefore, pledged the assembly’s assistance with seed money of 1000 Ghana Cedis for the project. On his part, the District Director of Education, Mr Emmanuel Zumakpe, commended the catholic unit for the bold initiative as education brings about reduction of poverty among the people making them economically independent and self-reliance. Mr Zumakpe charged the parish to use the occasion to educate the populace on the need to put premium in their wards education since it’s the tool for rapid development.
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Need To Empower Women Financially
16-04-2010 Need To Empower Women Financially
Consistent savings over a sustainable period of time has been identified as one of the cardinal principles of wealth creation as it helps in building the much needed capital for the establishment of small scale businesses. However, people living in the rural areas do not require much in breaking through the cycle of poverty in their respective communities. Addressing members of the Village Savings and Loans Association at Garu in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East Region, the Programmes Manager Presbyterian Agriculture Station (PAS), Soloman Atiigah, however, stressed the urgent need in assisting women financially in order to enhance their living standard. The Village Savings and Loans Association also known as Enhanced Savings and Credit for poverty Eradication (ESCAPE) which came into being in January, 2009, currently have a total membership of 3,040 involving 180 groups. The number of women stands at 2,129 representing 70 percent whilst the men constitute 911 representing 30 percent. The ESCAPE project which is being supported by Care International, an NGO and the Garu Agricultural station at Garu, aims at eradicating poverty through community based savings and loans associations. The project has since its inception impacted positively on the lives of some poor men and women in the area through loan accessibility and savings among themselves. Members are given training in nine concepts and modules by some community based trainers in the area of savings, group dynamics, leadership skills, conflict management, and loan procedures among others. Mr Atiigah in his welcome address said his outfit is working tirelessly to creating an enabling environment for women who are into businesses so as to empower them financially. Mr Atiigah, encouraged more women to take advantage of the projects since the benefits are enormous. He emphasized that the project with the support of CARE International and other key stakeholders would be extended to cover more communities and groups. In a speech read for him, the Garu District Chief Executive,…..complemented the continuous efforts of NGOs and organizations towards the reduction of poverty in the region and pledge the assembly’s support in that direction. He also took the opportunity to educate the public about the upcoming population and housing census and called on the support of all in ensuring its success. The Project Desk Officer, Liticia Apam Sampoa, who gave a situational background about the project, assured members of her outfits support. The Northern Sector Coordinator of Care International, Mr. David Sunbu noted that adequate finances for the rural poor is the best way to eradicate poverty and charged the members not to relent in their efforts at encouraging more women to join the project. About 20 new bicycles were later presented to the community based trainers in appreciation for their hard work and dedication in the performance of their duties. Beneficiaries claim the project have enable them to make end needs.
Consistent savings over a sustainable period of time has been identified as one of the cardinal principles of wealth creation as it helps in building the much needed capital for the establishment of small scale businesses. However, people living in the rural areas do not require much in breaking through the cycle of poverty in their respective communities. Addressing members of the Village Savings and Loans Association at Garu in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East Region, the Programmes Manager Presbyterian Agriculture Station (PAS), Soloman Atiigah, however, stressed the urgent need in assisting women financially in order to enhance their living standard. The Village Savings and Loans Association also known as Enhanced Savings and Credit for poverty Eradication (ESCAPE) which came into being in January, 2009, currently have a total membership of 3,040 involving 180 groups. The number of women stands at 2,129 representing 70 percent whilst the men constitute 911 representing 30 percent. The ESCAPE project which is being supported by Care International, an NGO and the Garu Agricultural station at Garu, aims at eradicating poverty through community based savings and loans associations. The project has since its inception impacted positively on the lives of some poor men and women in the area through loan accessibility and savings among themselves. Members are given training in nine concepts and modules by some community based trainers in the area of savings, group dynamics, leadership skills, conflict management, and loan procedures among others. Mr Atiigah in his welcome address said his outfit is working tirelessly to creating an enabling environment for women who are into businesses so as to empower them financially. Mr Atiigah, encouraged more women to take advantage of the projects since the benefits are enormous. He emphasized that the project with the support of CARE International and other key stakeholders would be extended to cover more communities and groups. In a speech read for him, the Garu District Chief Executive,…..complemented the continuous efforts of NGOs and organizations towards the reduction of poverty in the region and pledge the assembly’s support in that direction. He also took the opportunity to educate the public about the upcoming population and housing census and called on the support of all in ensuring its success. The Project Desk Officer, Liticia Apam Sampoa, who gave a situational background about the project, assured members of her outfits support. The Northern Sector Coordinator of Care International, Mr. David Sunbu noted that adequate finances for the rural poor is the best way to eradicate poverty and charged the members not to relent in their efforts at encouraging more women to join the project. About 20 new bicycles were later presented to the community based trainers in appreciation for their hard work and dedication in the performance of their duties. Beneficiaries claim the project have enable them to make end needs.
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Financial institutions urged to support women in trade
07-04-2010 Financial institutions urged to support women in trade
The Member of Parliament for the Nabdam Constituency, Moses Asaga has charged the various financial institutions to assist women who are engaged in income generating activities with loans and grants to enhance their respective businesses. Mr Asaga was speaking at the inauguration of the Sirig-Meng Women Association, a non-political group based at Pelungu in the Talensi-Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. Mr Asaga, who is also a founding member of the association, was of the view that if women are able to access loans and capital from banks it could help ease the financial burdens on their spouses and also reduce the level of poverty among them. He said he will ensure that the Sirig-meng women’s Association, which is the first of its kind in the Nabdam area, is given the needed support to boost their activities. On unemployment among the youth in the area, Mr Asaga said his outfits in collaboration with other stakeholders have put in place adequate steps in providing job opportunities for the youth in the area especially in the mechanized farming. The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs. Lucy Awuni, on her part entreated members of the association not to relent on their effort in ensuring that the association achieved its set objectives. She mentioned poverty, ignorance, lack of access to properties and loans, diseases among others as some of problems confronting women in the district. She however advised the women to put premium in their wards education to help arrest some of these challenges. Mr Awuni also urged the women to conform to the rules and regulations of the association to make it viable. The District Chief Executive for Talensi-Nabdam, Mrs Vivian Anarfo described the theme for the occasion “Support Women Today for Socio Economic Development” as appropriate since women in the region are in dire need of support to enhancing their small-scale businesses. She noted that women’s inability to access loans from banks would be a thing of the past as some financial institutions have expresses their interest in establishing rural banks in the area to enable traders’ access loans. The leader of the women’s group, Mrs Rose Gani, appealed to the government and other stakeholders to come to aid of the women for a worthy cause.
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The Member of Parliament for the Nabdam Constituency, Moses Asaga has charged the various financial institutions to assist women who are engaged in income generating activities with loans and grants to enhance their respective businesses. Mr Asaga was speaking at the inauguration of the Sirig-Meng Women Association, a non-political group based at Pelungu in the Talensi-Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. Mr Asaga, who is also a founding member of the association, was of the view that if women are able to access loans and capital from banks it could help ease the financial burdens on their spouses and also reduce the level of poverty among them. He said he will ensure that the Sirig-meng women’s Association, which is the first of its kind in the Nabdam area, is given the needed support to boost their activities. On unemployment among the youth in the area, Mr Asaga said his outfits in collaboration with other stakeholders have put in place adequate steps in providing job opportunities for the youth in the area especially in the mechanized farming. The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs. Lucy Awuni, on her part entreated members of the association not to relent on their effort in ensuring that the association achieved its set objectives. She mentioned poverty, ignorance, lack of access to properties and loans, diseases among others as some of problems confronting women in the district. She however advised the women to put premium in their wards education to help arrest some of these challenges. Mr Awuni also urged the women to conform to the rules and regulations of the association to make it viable. The District Chief Executive for Talensi-Nabdam, Mrs Vivian Anarfo described the theme for the occasion “Support Women Today for Socio Economic Development” as appropriate since women in the region are in dire need of support to enhancing their small-scale businesses. She noted that women’s inability to access loans from banks would be a thing of the past as some financial institutions have expresses their interest in establishing rural banks in the area to enable traders’ access loans. The leader of the women’s group, Mrs Rose Gani, appealed to the government and other stakeholders to come to aid of the women for a worthy cause.
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Northern Zone Colleges of Education Sports Festival underway in Navrongo
07-04-2010 Northern Zone Colleges of Education Sports Festival underway in Navrongo
Narration: This year’s Edition of the Northern Zone Colleges of Education Sports Festival is underway at the St. John Bosco’s Training College at Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East Region. Seven training renowned colleges drawn from the three Northern Regions are taking part in the event which includes soccer, volley ball, Netball, table tennis, and athletics as well as other sporting disciplines. Isaac Asare and Abraham Dimmie were there for Radio Ghana and have filed this report.
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The sports arena of St John Bosco’s Training College is the venue for the event which is the 9th in the series. The sports festival which is held every two years is aimed at creating a platform for the colleges to familiarize themselves with one another through sporting activities. This is also to strengthen the bond of friendship and unity among students and the colleges as well. Participating colleges are the St. John Bosco’ s College of Education, Tumu College of Education, Tamale College of Education, Gbewaa College of Education and Bagabaga College of Education . The rest are E.P College of Education at Bimbila and N.J Ahmadiya College of Education at Wa in the Upper West Region. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo, in his address, Mr. Woyongo charged the participating teams not to loose sight of the underlying key principles associated with the games, which according to him, is based on loyal participation and healthy rivalry. Mr Woyongo advised participating colleges to use the occasion to develop healthy values in terms of commitment, perseverance and discipline. This, he added, are necessary ingredients to achieving academic and sporting excellence. The Principal f St John Bosco’s College of Education, Alfred Abugre Ndago stressed the need for sports athletes to desist from engaging in all sort of negativities which could have serious implications on their health. Mr Ndago, however, charged them to always use dialogue in settling their differences, since the use of force and violence retards growth. In the men’s 1,500 metre race, George Atia of Bosco’s College managed to set a new record of 4 minutes, 25 seconds to win the race, whilst, Martha Banyeseri of Tumu College emerged as the winner in the women’s 1,500 metre race followed by Magdalene Kanyi of Jahan College and Apasinaba Margaret of Bosco’s respectively.
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Narration: This year’s Edition of the Northern Zone Colleges of Education Sports Festival is underway at the St. John Bosco’s Training College at Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East Region. Seven training renowned colleges drawn from the three Northern Regions are taking part in the event which includes soccer, volley ball, Netball, table tennis, and athletics as well as other sporting disciplines. Isaac Asare and Abraham Dimmie were there for Radio Ghana and have filed this report.
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The sports arena of St John Bosco’s Training College is the venue for the event which is the 9th in the series. The sports festival which is held every two years is aimed at creating a platform for the colleges to familiarize themselves with one another through sporting activities. This is also to strengthen the bond of friendship and unity among students and the colleges as well. Participating colleges are the St. John Bosco’ s College of Education, Tumu College of Education, Tamale College of Education, Gbewaa College of Education and Bagabaga College of Education . The rest are E.P College of Education at Bimbila and N.J Ahmadiya College of Education at Wa in the Upper West Region. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo, in his address, Mr. Woyongo charged the participating teams not to loose sight of the underlying key principles associated with the games, which according to him, is based on loyal participation and healthy rivalry. Mr Woyongo advised participating colleges to use the occasion to develop healthy values in terms of commitment, perseverance and discipline. This, he added, are necessary ingredients to achieving academic and sporting excellence. The Principal f St John Bosco’s College of Education, Alfred Abugre Ndago stressed the need for sports athletes to desist from engaging in all sort of negativities which could have serious implications on their health. Mr Ndago, however, charged them to always use dialogue in settling their differences, since the use of force and violence retards growth. In the men’s 1,500 metre race, George Atia of Bosco’s College managed to set a new record of 4 minutes, 25 seconds to win the race, whilst, Martha Banyeseri of Tumu College emerged as the winner in the women’s 1,500 metre race followed by Magdalene Kanyi of Jahan College and Apasinaba Margaret of Bosco’s respectively.
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Dubila Community Calls for infrastructural Support
08-04-2010 Dubila Community Calls for infrastructural Support
The chiefs and people of Dubila, a farming community in the outskirt of the Bolgatanga municipality, are calling on the government, NGOs and other benevolent organisations to come to their aid in extending basic infrastructural facilities for the area. The community though with a population of about thousand seven hundred and sixty eight, mostly Gurunes, cannot boast of basic amenities such as portable drinking water, electricity, schools, and health facilities. The unemployment situations coupled with the road network in the area are nothing to write home about. This unfortunate situation has compelled most of the inhabitants to migrate to other places for greener pastures, thereby affecting the overall development of the area in terms of human resource. Speaking to Radio Ghana in an interview, the Executive Secretary of Dubila Wine-Panga Co-operative Society, a community based organisation, Wisdom Awisika Atuah, said the area has been cut off in terms of development for the past years rendering the community underdeveloped. He expressed disappointment at the current participation rate of school enrolment in the area. School children, he said, have to walk a distance of about 5-6 kilometers to other neighbouring communities such as Beo-Waglicga in the bongo district and Zuarungu-Dachio in the Bolgatanga municipality to attend school. Mr Atua described the situation as very worrying, since some of the children are sometimes exposed to wild animals and reptiles on their way to school. Mr Atua on behalf of the people in the area appealed to the Bolgatanga municipal assembly as a matter of priority to help salvage the situation by providing schools and other infrastructural needs for the people of Dubila to enhance their standard of living. Mr Atua also called for financial and logistical assistance from the assembly to help empower members of the co-operative economically.
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The chiefs and people of Dubila, a farming community in the outskirt of the Bolgatanga municipality, are calling on the government, NGOs and other benevolent organisations to come to their aid in extending basic infrastructural facilities for the area. The community though with a population of about thousand seven hundred and sixty eight, mostly Gurunes, cannot boast of basic amenities such as portable drinking water, electricity, schools, and health facilities. The unemployment situations coupled with the road network in the area are nothing to write home about. This unfortunate situation has compelled most of the inhabitants to migrate to other places for greener pastures, thereby affecting the overall development of the area in terms of human resource. Speaking to Radio Ghana in an interview, the Executive Secretary of Dubila Wine-Panga Co-operative Society, a community based organisation, Wisdom Awisika Atuah, said the area has been cut off in terms of development for the past years rendering the community underdeveloped. He expressed disappointment at the current participation rate of school enrolment in the area. School children, he said, have to walk a distance of about 5-6 kilometers to other neighbouring communities such as Beo-Waglicga in the bongo district and Zuarungu-Dachio in the Bolgatanga municipality to attend school. Mr Atua described the situation as very worrying, since some of the children are sometimes exposed to wild animals and reptiles on their way to school. Mr Atua on behalf of the people in the area appealed to the Bolgatanga municipal assembly as a matter of priority to help salvage the situation by providing schools and other infrastructural needs for the people of Dubila to enhance their standard of living. Mr Atua also called for financial and logistical assistance from the assembly to help empower members of the co-operative economically.
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Friday, 2 April 2010
Police committed in dealing with the menace of Human Trafficking
01-04-10 Police committed in dealing with the menace of Human Trafficking
Narration: The Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP frank Adu-Poku says the police administration is bent on establishing the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in all the ten regions across the country. This, he said, will enable the police to play a monitoring and supervisory role in dealing with persons involved in human trafficking activities along the country’s borders. DCOP Adu-Poku said this at the inaugural ceremony of the Upper East Anti-Human Trafficking office at Bolgatanga. The unit which is being inaugurated by the Ghana Police service with support of UNICEF was on the theme: “Look Beneath the surface: Human Trafficking is a modern –Day Slavery”. Isaac Asare and Selase Sedzi were there for Radio Ghana and have filed this report.
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The passage of the country’s Human Trafficking Act (Act 694) in 2005 was to prevent, reduce and punish persons found culpable in Human Trafficking activities. It was later amended in 2009 to ensure its smooth implementation. DCOP Adu-Poku noted that human trafficking activities which includes sexual irregular migrations, child pornography, drug trafficking, removal of human parts among others have been on the ascendancy, particularly in the three regions of the north hence, the establishment of the Upper East Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the fourth to be inaugurated in the country. DCOP Adu-Poku therefore urged police personnel to show professionalism in the discharge of their duties to help clamp down on perpetrators engaged in these criminal acts. He called for the support of the general public to help expose such miscreants for prosecution as stipulated in the section 2 of the Human trafficking amendment Act of 2009. The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs. Lucy Awuni cautioned parents to desist from the act of sending their wards down south to engage in non-existing jobs since the law will not spare anyone found culpable in that act. She entreated the various municipal and district assemblies to give much attention to the unit to ensure its smooth operation. Mrs. Awuni stressed that human trafficking can only successfully be combated through increased collaboration, intensive public education and coordination among security agencies. The Head of UNICEF, Northern Sector, Ms Shaya Ibrahim described the theme for the occasion as timely since the region is known for the increased spate of child migration and other related crimes. She however pledged UNICEF’s continuous support to the police in addressing the menace. Mrs. Lucy Awuni accompanied by other dignitaries present later cut the tape to inaugurate the office.
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Narration: The Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP frank Adu-Poku says the police administration is bent on establishing the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in all the ten regions across the country. This, he said, will enable the police to play a monitoring and supervisory role in dealing with persons involved in human trafficking activities along the country’s borders. DCOP Adu-Poku said this at the inaugural ceremony of the Upper East Anti-Human Trafficking office at Bolgatanga. The unit which is being inaugurated by the Ghana Police service with support of UNICEF was on the theme: “Look Beneath the surface: Human Trafficking is a modern –Day Slavery”. Isaac Asare and Selase Sedzi were there for Radio Ghana and have filed this report.
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The passage of the country’s Human Trafficking Act (Act 694) in 2005 was to prevent, reduce and punish persons found culpable in Human Trafficking activities. It was later amended in 2009 to ensure its smooth implementation. DCOP Adu-Poku noted that human trafficking activities which includes sexual irregular migrations, child pornography, drug trafficking, removal of human parts among others have been on the ascendancy, particularly in the three regions of the north hence, the establishment of the Upper East Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the fourth to be inaugurated in the country. DCOP Adu-Poku therefore urged police personnel to show professionalism in the discharge of their duties to help clamp down on perpetrators engaged in these criminal acts. He called for the support of the general public to help expose such miscreants for prosecution as stipulated in the section 2 of the Human trafficking amendment Act of 2009. The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs. Lucy Awuni cautioned parents to desist from the act of sending their wards down south to engage in non-existing jobs since the law will not spare anyone found culpable in that act. She entreated the various municipal and district assemblies to give much attention to the unit to ensure its smooth operation. Mrs. Awuni stressed that human trafficking can only successfully be combated through increased collaboration, intensive public education and coordination among security agencies. The Head of UNICEF, Northern Sector, Ms Shaya Ibrahim described the theme for the occasion as timely since the region is known for the increased spate of child migration and other related crimes. She however pledged UNICEF’s continuous support to the police in addressing the menace. Mrs. Lucy Awuni accompanied by other dignitaries present later cut the tape to inaugurate the office.
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CUBAN DOCTORS HONOURED
02-04-2010 CUBAN DOCTORS HONOURED
The 11th Regional Scientific Workshop of the Cuban Medical Brigade has taken place at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The workshop which was on the theme: “Achieving Better Health and Wealth creation in the Upper East Region through Research and Partnership “attracted personnel from the regional health directorate, Medical Superintendents, District Directors of Health Services, Medical staff, Members of the Cuban Medical brigade as well as the press. The annual Regional Scientific Workshop of the Ghana-Cuban Medical Brigade, the 11th of its kind in the region, is geared at strengthening the bond of friendship between the two countries in efforts at providing quality health care delivery at the door step of the people at the community level. The workshop is also being held in honour and recognition of the immense hard work, contribution and sacrifices exhibited by the Cuba Medical personnel in the face of the many health challenges confronting the region, particularly, the acute shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives, laboratory and other health professionals. Despite some Ghanaian doctors refusal to accept postings to the three northern regions, the Upper East region continues to enjoy the services of the Cuban doctors in a situation where the Regional Hospital currently has only two doctors instead of 25 with only one doctor manning each district hospital instead of 16. The Regional Director of Health Services, Dr John Koku-Awoonor Williams, who was full of praise to the Cuban fraternity in the area of scientific research, outlined some motivational packages aimed at enhancing the human resource base for staff, including the Cuban doctors. In view of this, a 33-seater and 15-seater buses have been newly acquired by the regional health directorate with support from the Ghana Health Services (GHS) to facilitate the movement of the Cuban doctors in the discharge of their official duties. Dr Awoonor-Williams also pledged to address the accommodation needs of the doctors couple with the provision of free utility, entertainment and internet facilities to ensure their safety and luxury. The Head of the Cuban Medical Brigade, Dr Felipe Delgado Bustillo on behalf of his team commended their Ghanaian counterparts for their meritorious role and assistance in ensuring that safe, affordable and reliable health care delivery in the deprived communities. Dr Bustillo noted that the first congress on public health between Ghana and Cuba would take place in July, this year in Accra.
and also called on all stakeholders in the health sector to join hands in making the event a success.. He pledged the brigade’s continuous assistance in reducing Malaria, morbidity as well as infant mortality cases to its barest minimum. Participants were taken through various presentations on issues and health problems affecting the region The Cuban team, accompanied by the Deputy Regional Health Administrator, Lucio Dery, later paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs. Lucy Awuni at the residency to officially announce their stay in the region.
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The 11th Regional Scientific Workshop of the Cuban Medical Brigade has taken place at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The workshop which was on the theme: “Achieving Better Health and Wealth creation in the Upper East Region through Research and Partnership “attracted personnel from the regional health directorate, Medical Superintendents, District Directors of Health Services, Medical staff, Members of the Cuban Medical brigade as well as the press. The annual Regional Scientific Workshop of the Ghana-Cuban Medical Brigade, the 11th of its kind in the region, is geared at strengthening the bond of friendship between the two countries in efforts at providing quality health care delivery at the door step of the people at the community level. The workshop is also being held in honour and recognition of the immense hard work, contribution and sacrifices exhibited by the Cuba Medical personnel in the face of the many health challenges confronting the region, particularly, the acute shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives, laboratory and other health professionals. Despite some Ghanaian doctors refusal to accept postings to the three northern regions, the Upper East region continues to enjoy the services of the Cuban doctors in a situation where the Regional Hospital currently has only two doctors instead of 25 with only one doctor manning each district hospital instead of 16. The Regional Director of Health Services, Dr John Koku-Awoonor Williams, who was full of praise to the Cuban fraternity in the area of scientific research, outlined some motivational packages aimed at enhancing the human resource base for staff, including the Cuban doctors. In view of this, a 33-seater and 15-seater buses have been newly acquired by the regional health directorate with support from the Ghana Health Services (GHS) to facilitate the movement of the Cuban doctors in the discharge of their official duties. Dr Awoonor-Williams also pledged to address the accommodation needs of the doctors couple with the provision of free utility, entertainment and internet facilities to ensure their safety and luxury. The Head of the Cuban Medical Brigade, Dr Felipe Delgado Bustillo on behalf of his team commended their Ghanaian counterparts for their meritorious role and assistance in ensuring that safe, affordable and reliable health care delivery in the deprived communities. Dr Bustillo noted that the first congress on public health between Ghana and Cuba would take place in July, this year in Accra.
and also called on all stakeholders in the health sector to join hands in making the event a success.. He pledged the brigade’s continuous assistance in reducing Malaria, morbidity as well as infant mortality cases to its barest minimum. Participants were taken through various presentations on issues and health problems affecting the region The Cuban team, accompanied by the Deputy Regional Health Administrator, Lucio Dery, later paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs. Lucy Awuni at the residency to officially announce their stay in the region.
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