Chiefs and people of Zoliba-Tindongo electoral area in the Talensi Nabdam District of the Upper East Region have called on the government through the assembly to help assist the area with a health facility, portable drinking water as well as other social amenities. The appeal was made known during a victory rally held at Tindongo in honour of Charles Taleog-Ndanbon, the newly elected Assembly member for the area. Mr. Ndanbon who made the appeal on behalf of his people said his electoral area over the past years, has not experienced significant growth adding that the area is still grappling with lack of infrastructural development. He said the area though remains one of the viable economic communities in the region; it faces a lot of challenges in the area of electricity and the provision of portable drinking water among other health challenges. Mr. Ndanbon, however called on the district assembly, NGOs and other benevolent organization to come to their aid in addressing these challenges. He also expressed profound gratitude to the chiefs and people of the area for the confidence repose in him. He called for collaborative effort and support of the people, stressing that development can only strive if there is unity and cooperation. He also took the opportunity to caution all and sundry to discard their socio-ethnic and political affiliations and work towards the achievement of their respective communities particularly, in the fight against poverty. He said as part of his developmental plans, a festival would be celebrated by his electoral area each year for stock taking and sharing of ideas towards achieving developmental growth. The Talensi-Nabdam district Chief Executive, Mrs Vivian Anarfo urged the people to always come together and share ideas on how to develop the area through their own effort and selfless volunteerism. She touched on the increasing rate of girl child migration down south and called on parents and the authorities of the area to give it the needed attention. She described the situation as worrying since most girls who traveled down south to visit their relatives and friends during the Christmas season have not returned though schools are in session. Mr. Anarfo, moreover, charged parents to be responsible in the welfare of their children by playing their monitoring and supervisory roles effectively to ensure their safety at all levels particularly in the area of education. The Assembly mmber for Pelungu Electoral Area, Mr. Samare Patrick Pasure charged the people to rally their support for the assembly member elect devoid of politics. He also urged the people do away with the so called ‘African time syndrome’ by being time conscious.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
Government tasked to expedite action of Nabdam road projects
Government as a matter of concern has been tasked to expedite action on the Asonge-Zanlerigu, Pelungu-Sakote and Kusanaba road by ensuring its successful completion. A former Upper East Regional Minister, Boniface Gambilla who made the appeal in an interview with Radio Ghana described the said roads as historic since it serves the economic interest of the people. According to him economic activities in areas using such roads have come to a standstill due to a number of factors. The deplorable nature of the roads he explained is partly due to the lack of visionary development plan by the government for the development of the Nadam sector. He added that the non-cooperative attitude of the Member of Parliament for the area has also resulted to the delay in executing the road projects, which according to him, were awarded on contract between 2006/2007. He said work on the project began during the past administration but has not seen the light of day up to date. Mr. Gambilla said before the Tono and Vea irrigation projects came into being, tomato farming and its export were the main economic activities undertaken by residents of the Nabdam constituency, particularly, Tindongo and Pelungu, adding that such activities would only be enhance if the road networks are graveled and tarred with all the urgency. The completion of the roads, he noted would also help in generating more revenue for the assembly and the region in general. According to him, his recent investigation to ascertain the cause of the delay in the completion of the road project, attest to the fact that, contractors have not been given the needed funds to continue the project. Mr Gambilla, however called on the government to take a second look at the plight of the people in the Nabdam area by ensuring that their road networks are continued as promised to help open up to other districts. He stressed the need for government to motivate the contractors to get back to work by releasing the needed funding for the project. He said during his term of office some payments were made to the contractors handling the said project, adding that government only needs to provide the rest of the funding to ensure their completion. Mr Gambilla later charge government to respond to its campaign promise of ensuring speedy development in deprived areas of northern Ghana, particularly the Talensi-Nabdam district of the Upper East Region.
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Zebilla District Assembly Donates To Two Schools
2011
Two schools in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region namely Zebilla primary and Teshie primary have received educational materials in the form of exercise and text books as well as furniture and school uniforms. The learning materials which include 5,042 school uniforms, 159,486 exercise books and 1,000 dual desks were distributed as part of the government’s fulfillment to ensure more school enrolment in deprived communities. The Bawku West District Chief Executive, Mr. Anaba Adam Moro in an address disclosed that Bawku West Education Directorate at the basic level has received a lot of interventions from the Assembly since the assumption of the NDC government. Mr. Adam Moro mentioned the construction of 6 and 3 unit classroom blocks district-wide for basic schools, distribution of 500 dual desks, 3,309 free school uniforms and 20,425 books as some interventions from the Assembly. Mr. Anaba Moro revealed that government in the course of this year will hook up more schools in the School Feeding Programme to enhance education in the Bawku West District. He therefore tasked the directorate to intensify its monitoring and supervisory roles to ensure that the full benefits are derived from the interventions and appealed to parents and guardians to eschew negative tendencies that militate against the overall development of the child. The Bawku West District Director of Education, Mr. Paul Apanga revealed that the distribution of the free educational materials has ensured significant increase in school enrolment in the district. Available record according to Mr Apanga indicated that school enrolment has increase a little over 30,000 as against 26,000 recorded last year. Mr. Apanga however commended government for initiating such a policy which he said should be embraced by all parents. Mr. Apanga entreated parents to take advantage of the policy and send their wards to school since education is the panacea for development. He later expressed his gratitude to the government for fulfilling its promise and charged his colleagues teachers to direct and guide the children to put the books into good use.
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Two schools in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region namely Zebilla primary and Teshie primary have received educational materials in the form of exercise and text books as well as furniture and school uniforms. The learning materials which include 5,042 school uniforms, 159,486 exercise books and 1,000 dual desks were distributed as part of the government’s fulfillment to ensure more school enrolment in deprived communities. The Bawku West District Chief Executive, Mr. Anaba Adam Moro in an address disclosed that Bawku West Education Directorate at the basic level has received a lot of interventions from the Assembly since the assumption of the NDC government. Mr. Adam Moro mentioned the construction of 6 and 3 unit classroom blocks district-wide for basic schools, distribution of 500 dual desks, 3,309 free school uniforms and 20,425 books as some interventions from the Assembly. Mr. Anaba Moro revealed that government in the course of this year will hook up more schools in the School Feeding Programme to enhance education in the Bawku West District. He therefore tasked the directorate to intensify its monitoring and supervisory roles to ensure that the full benefits are derived from the interventions and appealed to parents and guardians to eschew negative tendencies that militate against the overall development of the child. The Bawku West District Director of Education, Mr. Paul Apanga revealed that the distribution of the free educational materials has ensured significant increase in school enrolment in the district. Available record according to Mr Apanga indicated that school enrolment has increase a little over 30,000 as against 26,000 recorded last year. Mr. Apanga however commended government for initiating such a policy which he said should be embraced by all parents. Mr. Apanga entreated parents to take advantage of the policy and send their wards to school since education is the panacea for development. He later expressed his gratitude to the government for fulfilling its promise and charged his colleagues teachers to direct and guide the children to put the books into good use.
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Our Budding Democracy must be sustained at all Cost
A former Assembly Member for Zaare Electoral Area in the Bolgatanga municipality of the Upper East Region, Alagskoma Asakeya Noble is the latest to back Ghana’s position on the current Ivorian; Mr Asakeya Noble hailed government’s position in the Ivorian crisis describing it as prudent and necessary. Speaking to Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga, Mr. Asakeya Noble said the President’s decision and refusal to send the country’s troop to neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire was taken in the interest of the citizenry. The decision he explained has paved the way for trust and confidence thereby guaranteeing the safety of Ghanaians living in Cote d’Ivoire. He added that Ghana as a peaceful country has the constitutional mandate to take decision on its own so as to maintain its peaceful atmosphere at all political levels. According to him it is important to place the life and security of the citizens residing in Ivory Coast above everything else even though Ghana is not an island. Mr. Asakeya Noble indicated that diplomacy plays a vital role in dealing with issues of electoral crisis and thus, much prudent efforts must be made in solving such crisis, especially in situations where the two parties involved are not willing to come to a compromise. He therefore entreated Ghanaians to respect government’s position on the Ivorian crisis before it plunges the country into possible diplomatic crisis. The President he stated is therefore on the right track and must be given the necessary support so that peace will be restored in that country. Touching on the country’s oil find, Mr. Asakeya Noble charged government to be extra vigilant in order not to allow selfish individuals take advantage to indulge in all kinds of illegal activities. This, when allowed will disturb the country’s democratic arrangement and the current peace prevailing in the country. He also charged the country’s security agencies manning the country’s borders to remain focus and play their role effectively and efficiently. Mr. Asakeya Noble also stressed on the need to adequately resource the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to commence and embark on conscientization programmes to prepare electorates for the upcoming general elections, slated for December next year. This he said would afford electorates the opportunity to make inform decisions and choices so that they can consciously give their mandate to only those who are transparent, accountable and selfless, believing that the country’s resources would be judiciously expended to better their lot.
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Monday, 10 January 2011
Bishop Ayeebo calls for fight against injustices in the society
The Newly–Elect Bishop –Coadjutor of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, Very Reverend, Dr. Jacob Kofi Ayeebo, has entreated Ghanaians particularly the youth to use this festive occasion to do away with apathy and join in the fight against injustices in the world. He advised the youth to lead lives worthy of emulation in order to dispel the darkness of injustices, conflict, deceit and other evil activities in the society, since Christ stands for love, truth and justice. Rev Dr Ayeebo gave the advice in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga. According to Rev. Kofi Ayeebo the purpose of celebrating Christmas which marks the birth of Jesus Christ is to overcome darkness in all forms. This, he said, could only be achieved if we walk in the way of Christ by proclaiming and propagating his gospel and shinning examples to unbelievers, the world over. He mentioned justice, peace and fairness as the most essential elements in combating injustices in the society, and called on Ghanaians to continue to live in peace and harmony irrespective of our ethnic, religious and political affiliations. Rev Dr Kofi Ayeebo, who is also a Council of State Member for the Upper East Region and the Executive Director of the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO), called on the youth in the conflict prone areas in the three regions of the north to channel their grievances through effective dialogue since it is the only way in settling differences. He said the youth constitute the nation’s entire workforce, hence the need for them to desist from all negative tendencies. Rev. Kofi Ayeebo implore the youth to understand the essence of Christmas by ensuring that the occasion is celebrated without acts of sexual promiscuity, drunkenness among other immoral vices. He also emphasized the need for Ghanaians to show love and compassion towards the oppressed, the aged, the vulnerable as well as the poor and the needy in society. This way, he noted, would make them feel a sense of belonging this Christmas season. He also advised Ghanaians to forgive one another and not loose sight of the fact that Christ died for the purpose of mankind and to save us from total destruction. Rev. Kofi Ayeebo also prayed for peace in neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire.
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Orthodox Churches Tasked To Deliver On their Core Mandate
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Narration: Orthodox churches in the country have been challenged to focus on their core business to evangelism, discipleship and church growth and not derail from its mission to draw unbelievers closer to God. The Chairperson of the newly created Upper Presbytery, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba, made the call at the Perniel Presbyterian Church at Bolgatanga during an induction of the Presbytery Clerk. Speaking on the theme: “Chosen for the mission of the father”, Rev. Nagba said orthodox churches would regain its past glory only if they shun away from all negative attitudes and tasked members to demonstrate Gods love through commitment and dedicated service. Isaac Asare witnessed the occasion and has the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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The induction of the presbytery clerk brought together members of the newly created Upper Presbytery including departmental heads of the church’s social services among other dignitaries. The Upper Presbytery which is carved out of the Northern presbytery and has Bolgatanga as its main seat forms the 16th Presbytery within the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. It also covers other five districts of Northern Ghana including Wa, Bawku, Gambaga, and Garu Tempane. In a sermon, the chairperson of the church, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba expressed grave concern about the way the orthodox churches have derailed from its core mission and mandate of communicating Gods word to unbelievers through evangelism. He said in the olden days people were betrothed to the Orthodox Church due to the exemplary Christian lifestyles portrayed by its members adding that the situation today is nothing to write home about. This, he said calls for a greater attitudinal change among orthodox faithful to redeem its lost image. Rev Nagba stated that the church must not only preach good news but should also affirm it by attitude and conduct both to God and mankind. He underscored the need for the church to devote time for God charged the congregation to do away with backbiting and ‘pull him down’ attitude to ensure the church’s growth both physically and spiritually. He charged them with the responsibility of sharing Gods word with unbelievers wherever they found themselves. Rev. Nagba later inducted Rev. Martin Lamisi Sebire into office as the first presbytery clerk for the church, considered to be the youngest presbytery in the country. After administering the induction oath, Rev. Nagba called on the congregation to rally their support and cooperation to the new clerk. Rev. Lamisi Sebire in his acceptance speech expressed gratitude to the church for reposing confidence in him. He however pledged his commitment to discharge his official duties with humility, faithfulness and obedience to the service of God and the church. Rev. Lamisi Sebire, 53 hails from Nangodi in the Talensi-Nabdam District and is married with a wife and six children. He has numerous academic credentials and currently heads the Guidance and Counseling Department of the Kongo Senior High School at Kongo also in the Upper East Region. He has served in various capacitis as a teacher, a headmaster and a religious minster thereby offering him the opportunity to be elected as a clerk for the newly created Upper Presbytery.
Narration: Orthodox churches in the country have been challenged to focus on their core business to evangelism, discipleship and church growth and not derail from its mission to draw unbelievers closer to God. The Chairperson of the newly created Upper Presbytery, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba, made the call at the Perniel Presbyterian Church at Bolgatanga during an induction of the Presbytery Clerk. Speaking on the theme: “Chosen for the mission of the father”, Rev. Nagba said orthodox churches would regain its past glory only if they shun away from all negative attitudes and tasked members to demonstrate Gods love through commitment and dedicated service. Isaac Asare witnessed the occasion and has the rest of the story for Radio Ghana.
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The induction of the presbytery clerk brought together members of the newly created Upper Presbytery including departmental heads of the church’s social services among other dignitaries. The Upper Presbytery which is carved out of the Northern presbytery and has Bolgatanga as its main seat forms the 16th Presbytery within the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. It also covers other five districts of Northern Ghana including Wa, Bawku, Gambaga, and Garu Tempane. In a sermon, the chairperson of the church, Rev. Esmond Wasau Nagba expressed grave concern about the way the orthodox churches have derailed from its core mission and mandate of communicating Gods word to unbelievers through evangelism. He said in the olden days people were betrothed to the Orthodox Church due to the exemplary Christian lifestyles portrayed by its members adding that the situation today is nothing to write home about. This, he said calls for a greater attitudinal change among orthodox faithful to redeem its lost image. Rev Nagba stated that the church must not only preach good news but should also affirm it by attitude and conduct both to God and mankind. He underscored the need for the church to devote time for God charged the congregation to do away with backbiting and ‘pull him down’ attitude to ensure the church’s growth both physically and spiritually. He charged them with the responsibility of sharing Gods word with unbelievers wherever they found themselves. Rev. Nagba later inducted Rev. Martin Lamisi Sebire into office as the first presbytery clerk for the church, considered to be the youngest presbytery in the country. After administering the induction oath, Rev. Nagba called on the congregation to rally their support and cooperation to the new clerk. Rev. Lamisi Sebire in his acceptance speech expressed gratitude to the church for reposing confidence in him. He however pledged his commitment to discharge his official duties with humility, faithfulness and obedience to the service of God and the church. Rev. Lamisi Sebire, 53 hails from Nangodi in the Talensi-Nabdam District and is married with a wife and six children. He has numerous academic credentials and currently heads the Guidance and Counseling Department of the Kongo Senior High School at Kongo also in the Upper East Region. He has served in various capacitis as a teacher, a headmaster and a religious minster thereby offering him the opportunity to be elected as a clerk for the newly created Upper Presbytery.
Friday, 7 January 2011
Basic Human Rights Education Programme for Health Professionals launched in the U/E
Narration: Professional nurses and midwives have been charged to exhibit professionalism in the course of their official duties by respecting the rights of their clients. The Deputy Commissioner of CHRAJ, Richard Quayson who made the appeal said violating the rights of patients’ defeats tends to defeat the purpose of their noble profession as caregivers. Mr. Quayson was addressing students of the Bolgatanga Nursing Training College to officially the launch the Basic Human Right Training Programme introduced for health professionals in the Upper East Region. Correspondent Isaac Asare was there for Radio Ghana.
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With three broad mandates namely, human rights, administrative justice and anti corruption, the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) was established under the constitution of Ghana by the CHRAJ Act 1993 (Act 456). As a national human right institution of Ghana, CHRAJ has the mandate to promote and protect the fundamental human rights and freedoms in Ghana. Aside its core mandate, CHRAJ performs other functions such as public education and awareness creation, as well as research and monitoring under its two broad areas which are promotion and prevention and protection and enforcement. Under its ombudsman mandate CHRAJ also educates the public to demand and hold public officials accountable in public administration. The rationale is to promote integrity in the public service and combat corruption in Ghana. However, the introduction of the human rights training programme for health professionals, according to Mr. Quayson, has become necessary especially in the light of the alarming rate of human rights violation and abuses in health facilities in the country. He tasked health professionals particularly nurses and midwives to show love, care and passion to their clients in the course of their duties adding that the human right course for health professionals has the tendency to raise the consciousness of students and practicing professionals to principles, concepts and values of human rights and also reduce human right abuses in the lives of students and practicing professionals. The introduction of the course he further explained is to promote a culture and passion of mutual respect and to encourage participation in national democratic process and governance at all level. Mr. Quayson mentioned Cape Coast and Ankaful Nurses and Midwives Training Colleges as true beneficiaries of the human right training programme which began six years ago. He said last year, 330 students from the two nurses training colleges received training in the programme and were later awarded certificates of participation during separate graduation ceremonies. The Deputy Commissioner advised student nurses to make it their business to fully participate and patronize the training when introduced in their colleges. He therefore pledged his outfit’s continual support to the programme. The Principal of the Bolgatanga Nurses Training College, Mr. Mac Musa Momin expressed profound gratitude to CHRAJ and the GHS for instituting the programme into their curriculum activities adding that the programme will help instill sanity in the profession and also deepen the culture of respect for human rights in all health facilities in Ghana. Mr. Momin urged his students to devote their time and give the training programme the best attention to make a difference in their professional career.
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With three broad mandates namely, human rights, administrative justice and anti corruption, the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) was established under the constitution of Ghana by the CHRAJ Act 1993 (Act 456). As a national human right institution of Ghana, CHRAJ has the mandate to promote and protect the fundamental human rights and freedoms in Ghana. Aside its core mandate, CHRAJ performs other functions such as public education and awareness creation, as well as research and monitoring under its two broad areas which are promotion and prevention and protection and enforcement. Under its ombudsman mandate CHRAJ also educates the public to demand and hold public officials accountable in public administration. The rationale is to promote integrity in the public service and combat corruption in Ghana. However, the introduction of the human rights training programme for health professionals, according to Mr. Quayson, has become necessary especially in the light of the alarming rate of human rights violation and abuses in health facilities in the country. He tasked health professionals particularly nurses and midwives to show love, care and passion to their clients in the course of their duties adding that the human right course for health professionals has the tendency to raise the consciousness of students and practicing professionals to principles, concepts and values of human rights and also reduce human right abuses in the lives of students and practicing professionals. The introduction of the course he further explained is to promote a culture and passion of mutual respect and to encourage participation in national democratic process and governance at all level. Mr. Quayson mentioned Cape Coast and Ankaful Nurses and Midwives Training Colleges as true beneficiaries of the human right training programme which began six years ago. He said last year, 330 students from the two nurses training colleges received training in the programme and were later awarded certificates of participation during separate graduation ceremonies. The Deputy Commissioner advised student nurses to make it their business to fully participate and patronize the training when introduced in their colleges. He therefore pledged his outfit’s continual support to the programme. The Principal of the Bolgatanga Nurses Training College, Mr. Mac Musa Momin expressed profound gratitude to CHRAJ and the GHS for instituting the programme into their curriculum activities adding that the programme will help instill sanity in the profession and also deepen the culture of respect for human rights in all health facilities in Ghana. Mr. Momin urged his students to devote their time and give the training programme the best attention to make a difference in their professional career.
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Cadres urged to acknowledged their roles during the Revolutionary Process
Cadres of the Ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on its members to do with apathy and acknowledged the immense role cadres played during the revolutionary process. The call was made in a released issued and signed by the Upper East Interim Chairman of the United Cadres Front (UCF), Alagskoma Asakeya Noble, at Bolgatanga. The release reminded Ghanaians that the tenets of the 31st December Revolution, which borders on probity and accountability, are still relevant as they were 29 years ago, hence the need to recognize it as such. It attributed the success of the revolution to hard work, sacrifice, commitment, selflessness and the spirit of voluntarism exhibited by cadres during that era. The release was grateful to the President, Prof, John Evans Attah Mills for appointing some comrades into key positions in his government, and expressed the hope that more could be done in that direction. It further underscored the need for public holders to emulate the leadership style of the President by being modest, transparent and accountable to the Ghanaian populace. Mr. Alasgskoma later in an interview with Radio Ghana advised cadres not to sit down unconcerned and allow people to distract government’s attention from focusing on its developmental agendas, which according to him has brought hope and relief to the marginalized as well as suffering masses of this country.
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Church of Pentecost Donates to Widows and Orphans
Narration: The Church of Pentecost, Upper East Chapter has donated a number of items to the widows and Orphans Ministry at a ceremony in Bolgatanga. The undisclosed amount of the items which include second hand clothing, pair of sandals, and pieces of wax prints among other materials were being supported by some benevolent organizations and individuals who also donated in diverse ways. The donation forms part of an annual ritual where widows and orphans in the region are brought together to engage in merry making and also give thanks to God for giving them hope and the opportunity to survive despite their neglect in society. Isaac Asare was there for Radio Ghana.
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The event therefore is being celebrated each Christmas season to bring smile upon the faces of the vulnerable, particularly widows and orphans who are often left behind in times of feast and merry making. With Action Aid and a few other donors Widows and Orphans Ministry has trained 256 widows and orphans in various types of skills. Most of the Widows and Orphans’ group have been supported with grinding mills, donkeys, donkey carts and ploughs. Some are also been supported with small ruminants whilst 20 to 25 women gets loans from the office each month. The ministry also supports 100 orphans every year but for the past two years the number has reduced to 50 because of limited funds. It is interesting to note that the ministry has touched the lives of its members by proving accommodation for eight widows who were displaced by the floods. To add up to these remarkable achievements, the widows and orphans ministry has claimed 4 awards including the Zain touching lives awards. The Director of the Ministry, Madam Betty Ayagiba, was grateful to the Church of Pentecost for their continuous support over the years. She also thanked EDIF for supporting her outfit with 250 acre mango plantation farm, two tractors and a KIA truck to facilitate their farming activities. Madam Ayagiba said the ministry currently has a total membership of barely 8,000 widows drawn from the various districts across the region. According to Madam Ayagiba the ministry still faces a number of challenges since the number of widows keeps on increasing with limited resources to cater for them. She however appealed to Civil Society Organization’s NGOs, benevolent institution s and individuals to come to their aid with funding. Madam Irene Asare of the church of Pentecost, Garu chapter encouraged the widows to rise and stand for their rights and depend on God for their survival. She said being a widow is not an opportunity for begging, hence the need for them to forget about their past sorrows and forge ahead to make it in life through Christ. The Area Head, Church of Pentecost Osmane P. Zabre disclosed that the best religion is to take care of the vulnerable in society and appealed to individuals to and organization to help champion the cause of the vulnerable to help empower them in all aspect of life. Mr. Zabre also called on the public to respect the rights of the poor and vulnerable in order to promote inclusion in society. The widows were later feted and presented with some packages..
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The event therefore is being celebrated each Christmas season to bring smile upon the faces of the vulnerable, particularly widows and orphans who are often left behind in times of feast and merry making. With Action Aid and a few other donors Widows and Orphans Ministry has trained 256 widows and orphans in various types of skills. Most of the Widows and Orphans’ group have been supported with grinding mills, donkeys, donkey carts and ploughs. Some are also been supported with small ruminants whilst 20 to 25 women gets loans from the office each month. The ministry also supports 100 orphans every year but for the past two years the number has reduced to 50 because of limited funds. It is interesting to note that the ministry has touched the lives of its members by proving accommodation for eight widows who were displaced by the floods. To add up to these remarkable achievements, the widows and orphans ministry has claimed 4 awards including the Zain touching lives awards. The Director of the Ministry, Madam Betty Ayagiba, was grateful to the Church of Pentecost for their continuous support over the years. She also thanked EDIF for supporting her outfit with 250 acre mango plantation farm, two tractors and a KIA truck to facilitate their farming activities. Madam Ayagiba said the ministry currently has a total membership of barely 8,000 widows drawn from the various districts across the region. According to Madam Ayagiba the ministry still faces a number of challenges since the number of widows keeps on increasing with limited resources to cater for them. She however appealed to Civil Society Organization’s NGOs, benevolent institution s and individuals to come to their aid with funding. Madam Irene Asare of the church of Pentecost, Garu chapter encouraged the widows to rise and stand for their rights and depend on God for their survival. She said being a widow is not an opportunity for begging, hence the need for them to forget about their past sorrows and forge ahead to make it in life through Christ. The Area Head, Church of Pentecost Osmane P. Zabre disclosed that the best religion is to take care of the vulnerable in society and appealed to individuals to and organization to help champion the cause of the vulnerable to help empower them in all aspect of life. Mr. Zabre also called on the public to respect the rights of the poor and vulnerable in order to promote inclusion in society. The widows were later feted and presented with some packages..
Chiefs and people of Kasaug Celebrates Samanpiid Festival
Narration: The 23rd Samanpiid Festival of the Chiefs and People of the Bawku Traditional Area has been celebrated in grand style at Bawku in the Upper East Region. The colourful durbar under the distinguish patronage of the Zug-Raan Bawku–Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka was celebrated on the theme: Tolerance for Mutual Understanding for peace and Development”. In attendance were sons and daughters of Bawku and its environs as well as dignitaries including chiefs, departmental heads, ministers of state, and members of parliament among other key personalities. Correspondent Isaac Asare witnessed the ceremony and has come through with this report.
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This year’s Samanpiid festival celebrated by the people of Bawku and its environs is essentially a joyous occasion which brings together sons and daughters of Kasaug both home and abroad. It is celebrated to strengthen the bond of unity and affinity among the ethnic divides of the area. It is a time for family reunion, reconciliation and stock taking of the development of the traditional area and a period set aside for thanksgiving to the gods for guiding the people through the farming season successfully. This year’s event was described as unique since the people of the area are currently enjoying relative peace after years of protracted conflict among two feuding factions in the area. Addressing participants at the function, the Minister for chieftaincy and Culture, Alexander Asum Ahesah who spoke on behalf of the President, His Excellency Prof. J.E.A Mills said government will stimulate growth and promote development for job creation. He said government accordingly in the 2011 budget statement has set out for the implementation of a number of projects targeted towards the realization of the set objective. Mr. Asum Ahesah mentioned the STX housing projects as one of the key projects expected to ensure the construction of 200,000 affordable housing units across the country. He added that government has already secured a loan of 75 million dollars from the International Development Association to improve and upgrade the water sector in six regions of which Upper East Region is a true beneficiary. About 20,000 boreholes he pointed out would be constructed in most rural communities across the country starting from 2011 fiscal year. Touching on the road network in the country, Mr Asum Ahesah noted that work on the Eastern Corridor road which is poised to link southern part of the country to the northern sector will begin next year. According to him the central road from Paga through Tamale to Kintampo would commence soon. Moreover, the road from Nakong to Tumu which is in a deplorable state has already been awarded on contract and is expected to be completed before the end of 2011. Mr. Asum Ahensa did not leave out the railway line from Offinso to Paga stressing that the project would commence next year. The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo appealed to the people to use the occasion as a vehicle for reconciliation and forgiveness. He expressed government’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace in Bawku. Mr. Woyongo also cautioned the people against promiscuous lifestyles and urged them to use the occasion as a vehicle for reconciliation and forgiveness. He expressed government’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace in Bawku. Mr Woyongo also cautioned the people against promiscuous lifestyles and urged them to join in the fight against HIV and AIDS pandemic. Mr. Woyongo also appealed to them to go for the voluntary testing and counseling to know their status and to keep to it. The Bawku MCE, Musa Abdullai, said government is determined to ensure the speedy development of the Bawku and its environs and urged the people of the area to continue to live in peace and eschew divisive tendencies to bring about relative peace in the area.
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This year’s Samanpiid festival celebrated by the people of Bawku and its environs is essentially a joyous occasion which brings together sons and daughters of Kasaug both home and abroad. It is celebrated to strengthen the bond of unity and affinity among the ethnic divides of the area. It is a time for family reunion, reconciliation and stock taking of the development of the traditional area and a period set aside for thanksgiving to the gods for guiding the people through the farming season successfully. This year’s event was described as unique since the people of the area are currently enjoying relative peace after years of protracted conflict among two feuding factions in the area. Addressing participants at the function, the Minister for chieftaincy and Culture, Alexander Asum Ahesah who spoke on behalf of the President, His Excellency Prof. J.E.A Mills said government will stimulate growth and promote development for job creation. He said government accordingly in the 2011 budget statement has set out for the implementation of a number of projects targeted towards the realization of the set objective. Mr. Asum Ahesah mentioned the STX housing projects as one of the key projects expected to ensure the construction of 200,000 affordable housing units across the country. He added that government has already secured a loan of 75 million dollars from the International Development Association to improve and upgrade the water sector in six regions of which Upper East Region is a true beneficiary. About 20,000 boreholes he pointed out would be constructed in most rural communities across the country starting from 2011 fiscal year. Touching on the road network in the country, Mr Asum Ahesah noted that work on the Eastern Corridor road which is poised to link southern part of the country to the northern sector will begin next year. According to him the central road from Paga through Tamale to Kintampo would commence soon. Moreover, the road from Nakong to Tumu which is in a deplorable state has already been awarded on contract and is expected to be completed before the end of 2011. Mr. Asum Ahensa did not leave out the railway line from Offinso to Paga stressing that the project would commence next year. The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo appealed to the people to use the occasion as a vehicle for reconciliation and forgiveness. He expressed government’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace in Bawku. Mr. Woyongo also cautioned the people against promiscuous lifestyles and urged them to use the occasion as a vehicle for reconciliation and forgiveness. He expressed government’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace in Bawku. Mr Woyongo also cautioned the people against promiscuous lifestyles and urged them to join in the fight against HIV and AIDS pandemic. Mr. Woyongo also appealed to them to go for the voluntary testing and counseling to know their status and to keep to it. The Bawku MCE, Musa Abdullai, said government is determined to ensure the speedy development of the Bawku and its environs and urged the people of the area to continue to live in peace and eschew divisive tendencies to bring about relative peace in the area.
U/E Holds Tripartite Cross Border Health Sector Meeting
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Narration: The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has held a tripartite cross border health sector Meeting at Bolgatanga with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Togo to discuss and share ideas on the control and management of Guinea Worm, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) among other neglected tropical diseases. Also in attendance were municipal and district directors of health services, health partners and collaborators as well as officials from the various health outlets. Correspondent Isaac Asare was there for Radio Ghana and has the rest of the story.
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Given an overview of the health situation in the region, the Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr John Koku Awoonor-Williams in a speech read on his behalf, expressed delight in the health fora since it creates a unique opportunity for promoting better understanding and common affirmative actions on the underlying issues affecting health and wealth creation among the general populace. He said the inter regional engagement which involves information sharing on health matters, dates back to early 2000 and hopes to attain the needed health goals and other sectors of the economies. Dr Awoonor -Williams outlined some successes chalked by the health sector of the region, stressing that the region recorded one of the best child mortality indicators of 33 per 1,000 live births in the country . Skilled attendant delivery, he pointed out, also hit 52 percent plus mark last year, one of the highest in the country. He described the figure as laudable due to the serious cultural barriers to facility based deliveries which are being mitigated through appropriate designing of health interventions such as internationally lauded “Zorko initiative”. He said the region since 1998 has not recorded any measles related death due to effective surveillance systems and intersectoral actions on immunization campaign programmes. Dr Awoonor –Williams was happy about the general downward trend of the perennial CSM outbreak and the unacceptable maternal mortality in the region adding that these health challenges are successfully controlled with minimal casualties as possible. He commended various stakeholders in the health sector for their immense contribution towards the success of health care delivery in the region and called for continuous collaboration and partnership at all times. The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo, who was the guest of honour at the function, challenged the participating countries to as a matter of concern come out with pragmatic cross border measures to impact positively on the high maternal and neonatal deaths , HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis as well as the perennial outbreak of CSM and similar epidemic prone diseases. This, he said, calls for frequent, effective and sustainable cross border meetings to deal with the numerous health challenges. Mr. Woyongo took the opportunity on behalf of the people in the region to convey a goodwill message to the government and the good people of Burkina Faso for their high level of collaboration and co-operation in the management of the spillage of the Bagre Dam since 2008 after the 2007 flood disaster. Regional and District Health Directors from the Savanna and South Regions of the Republic of Togo and Burkina Faso also shared their health problems and challenges with their Ghanaian counterparts through various presentations.
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Narration: The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has held a tripartite cross border health sector Meeting at Bolgatanga with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Togo to discuss and share ideas on the control and management of Guinea Worm, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) among other neglected tropical diseases. Also in attendance were municipal and district directors of health services, health partners and collaborators as well as officials from the various health outlets. Correspondent Isaac Asare was there for Radio Ghana and has the rest of the story.
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Given an overview of the health situation in the region, the Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr John Koku Awoonor-Williams in a speech read on his behalf, expressed delight in the health fora since it creates a unique opportunity for promoting better understanding and common affirmative actions on the underlying issues affecting health and wealth creation among the general populace. He said the inter regional engagement which involves information sharing on health matters, dates back to early 2000 and hopes to attain the needed health goals and other sectors of the economies. Dr Awoonor -Williams outlined some successes chalked by the health sector of the region, stressing that the region recorded one of the best child mortality indicators of 33 per 1,000 live births in the country . Skilled attendant delivery, he pointed out, also hit 52 percent plus mark last year, one of the highest in the country. He described the figure as laudable due to the serious cultural barriers to facility based deliveries which are being mitigated through appropriate designing of health interventions such as internationally lauded “Zorko initiative”. He said the region since 1998 has not recorded any measles related death due to effective surveillance systems and intersectoral actions on immunization campaign programmes. Dr Awoonor –Williams was happy about the general downward trend of the perennial CSM outbreak and the unacceptable maternal mortality in the region adding that these health challenges are successfully controlled with minimal casualties as possible. He commended various stakeholders in the health sector for their immense contribution towards the success of health care delivery in the region and called for continuous collaboration and partnership at all times. The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo, who was the guest of honour at the function, challenged the participating countries to as a matter of concern come out with pragmatic cross border measures to impact positively on the high maternal and neonatal deaths , HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis as well as the perennial outbreak of CSM and similar epidemic prone diseases. This, he said, calls for frequent, effective and sustainable cross border meetings to deal with the numerous health challenges. Mr. Woyongo took the opportunity on behalf of the people in the region to convey a goodwill message to the government and the good people of Burkina Faso for their high level of collaboration and co-operation in the management of the spillage of the Bagre Dam since 2008 after the 2007 flood disaster. Regional and District Health Directors from the Savanna and South Regions of the Republic of Togo and Burkina Faso also shared their health problems and challenges with their Ghanaian counterparts through various presentations.
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ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF TAMALE GETS NEW BISHOP
Narration: A Member Council of State for the Upper East Region, Jacob Kofi Ayeebo has been confirmed as the Bishop Coadjutor elect for the Anglican Diocese of Tamale. His confirmation follows an election conducted on April, 29 during the 6th Diocesan Synod held at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. This was officially announced by the Outgoing Bishop of the Tamale Anglican Cathedral, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Arombo at a ceremony held at the church in Tamale. Correspondent Isaac Asare witnessed the occasion and has the rest of the story for Ghana today.
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The ceremony on the theme: “the Churches mission to the individual” was marked amidst drumming and dancing. It was attended by representatives drawn from the various churches, pastors as well as members of the Anglican diocese. Rev. Ayeebo who is also the Dean of the Tamale Anglican Cathedral in his acceptance speech, commended the Anglican church for the confidence repose in him. He said his vision is to ensure that the Gospel of Christ is extended to the rural areas, where majority of the people due to ignorance still worship idols and other smaller gods. He pledged to be fair and open to all his subjects in the course of his duties despite the challenges. Rev Ayeebo also expressed his desire to embark on numerous developmental activities geared at poverty reduction. This, he explained, would involve the establishment of schools, farming practices, vocational training and employable skills for the teeming unemployed youth for the benefit of the society. Anglican Rt. Rev. Arombo in a sermon urged Christians to inculcate the habit of giving to the poor and vulnerable in the society. He said it behoves on Christians as ambassadors of Christ to exhibit lifestyles worthy of emulation. Rev. Arombo congratulated Rev. Ayeebo for his elevation to the position of a Bishop Cuadjutor and called on the support of the diocese to ensure that he live up to expectation without fear or favour. In a sermon Rev Arombo charged religious leaders to help guide and lead sinners to righteousness since God rejoices in the repentance of the lost soul. He said the confirmation of the newly elect bishop Coadjutor confirmed by the 16 bishops of the province, has become necessary due to preparation towards his retirement in the next two years. Rev Arombo described Rev Dr Ayeebo as a dedicated clergyman with many parts who have distinguished himself in various capacities thus earning him many academic and religious credentials. Rev Ayeebo, born at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region on July 1, 1960 is the current Executive Director of Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO). Rev Ayeebo after long years of dedicated service to the Anglican Fraternity was appointed the dean of the Anglican Cathedral in Tamale in 1999. Before then Rev Ayeebo accepted duties as an assistant priest in the Saint James Parish in Binaba in the Upper East where he also doubled as overseer of Yelwoko Saint John’s Provisional Parish.
He rose to senior priest for The Saint James Parish in 1992, then in charge of 9 churches dotted within the district. His enormous contribution and sacrifices brought a great change of development on churches under his jurisdiction. He chattered a progressive path for the Anglican community and later launched concerted plans for the bridging of the south-north divide and intensive provision of relief items to people in natural crisis. These plans received a major boost with his ascension to the position of executive director for ADDRO since 2004.
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The ceremony on the theme: “the Churches mission to the individual” was marked amidst drumming and dancing. It was attended by representatives drawn from the various churches, pastors as well as members of the Anglican diocese. Rev. Ayeebo who is also the Dean of the Tamale Anglican Cathedral in his acceptance speech, commended the Anglican church for the confidence repose in him. He said his vision is to ensure that the Gospel of Christ is extended to the rural areas, where majority of the people due to ignorance still worship idols and other smaller gods. He pledged to be fair and open to all his subjects in the course of his duties despite the challenges. Rev Ayeebo also expressed his desire to embark on numerous developmental activities geared at poverty reduction. This, he explained, would involve the establishment of schools, farming practices, vocational training and employable skills for the teeming unemployed youth for the benefit of the society. Anglican Rt. Rev. Arombo in a sermon urged Christians to inculcate the habit of giving to the poor and vulnerable in the society. He said it behoves on Christians as ambassadors of Christ to exhibit lifestyles worthy of emulation. Rev. Arombo congratulated Rev. Ayeebo for his elevation to the position of a Bishop Cuadjutor and called on the support of the diocese to ensure that he live up to expectation without fear or favour. In a sermon Rev Arombo charged religious leaders to help guide and lead sinners to righteousness since God rejoices in the repentance of the lost soul. He said the confirmation of the newly elect bishop Coadjutor confirmed by the 16 bishops of the province, has become necessary due to preparation towards his retirement in the next two years. Rev Arombo described Rev Dr Ayeebo as a dedicated clergyman with many parts who have distinguished himself in various capacities thus earning him many academic and religious credentials. Rev Ayeebo, born at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region on July 1, 1960 is the current Executive Director of Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO). Rev Ayeebo after long years of dedicated service to the Anglican Fraternity was appointed the dean of the Anglican Cathedral in Tamale in 1999. Before then Rev Ayeebo accepted duties as an assistant priest in the Saint James Parish in Binaba in the Upper East where he also doubled as overseer of Yelwoko Saint John’s Provisional Parish.
He rose to senior priest for The Saint James Parish in 1992, then in charge of 9 churches dotted within the district. His enormous contribution and sacrifices brought a great change of development on churches under his jurisdiction. He chattered a progressive path for the Anglican community and later launched concerted plans for the bridging of the south-north divide and intensive provision of relief items to people in natural crisis. These plans received a major boost with his ascension to the position of executive director for ADDRO since 2004.
EC advised women to mount campaign platforms devoid of insult and politics
Narration: Women contesting for this year’s Local Level and Unit Committee Elections have been urged to mount their campaign platforms effectively devoid of violent and insult. The Deputy Upper East Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), Azu Bosco, made the call at Bolgatanga during an interaction with some female aspirants contesting for the upcoming elections, schedule to take place in December, 28. The meeting which was being organized by the Local Civic Coalition of Grassroot Africa, an NGO forms part of efforts aimed at ensuring more women representation in the various district assemblies across the region. Isaac Asare was at the meeting and has filed this report for Radio Ghana.
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The Local Civic Coalition (LCC) of Grassroot Africa, is an institutional body of Grassroot Africa, a non-governmental organization working towards the promotion of good governance through citizen’s participation in the decision making process. The LCC works with core groups in the various area and town councils and also brings civic groups together under one umbrella. The aim is to help the disadvantaged in the promotion of decision making process at which women are the worst victims. The meeting was therefore organized to lend female aspirants in the upcoming elections the needed support to beef up their electioneering campaigns. Mr. Azu Bosco, who is the Deputy Regional Director of the EC, encouraged female candidates in the respective electoral areas to mount their campaign platforms devoid of insult and intimidation against their fellow contestants in order not to put them at the disadvantage. He said even though the region has recorded low female representation in the upcoming event, much has to be done to ensure that the few are given the mandate to serve their communities. Mr. Bosco however, charged the various NGOs to financially assist the women in their campaign exercises. He said the EC has noted with concern threats and tactics used against female contestants during electioneering campaign and urged the women folks to exhibit professionalism, maturity and zeal in their campaign messages. He urged women contestants not to be discouraged but rather swallow the pill of every abusive comments and inflammatory speeches that they may encounter. Mr. Bosco also advised them to enrich their campaign messages with things that would bring about development to their constituents. Their messages, he reiterated, should centre on issues bordering on education, agriculture, health and sanitation among other developmental challenges. He reminded the public to vote for humble and respectful aspirants who are committed and have their communities at heart. The Capacity Building Officer of the Local Civic Coalition of Grassroot Africa, Mr. Godwin Yidana, said his outfit was poised to sponsoring female aspirants in the upcoming event to push forward their campaign, but was unable to do so due to timing and lack of funding, hence the rationale for bringing them together to share with them knowledge on how to conduct their campaigns. Mr. Yidana on behalf of Grassroot Africa later disbursed an amount of 100 Ghana Cedis to each female contestant present at the meeting and advised them to use the gesture for their intended purposes. He pledged his outfit’s continuous support for women in the promotion of good governance and challenged them to master courage by competing with their male counterparts boot for boot. Mr. Yidana advised Ghanaians to avoid all forms of election malpractice in order not to spark chaos at the community level and the nation at large and pledged support for women aspirants.
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The Local Civic Coalition (LCC) of Grassroot Africa, is an institutional body of Grassroot Africa, a non-governmental organization working towards the promotion of good governance through citizen’s participation in the decision making process. The LCC works with core groups in the various area and town councils and also brings civic groups together under one umbrella. The aim is to help the disadvantaged in the promotion of decision making process at which women are the worst victims. The meeting was therefore organized to lend female aspirants in the upcoming elections the needed support to beef up their electioneering campaigns. Mr. Azu Bosco, who is the Deputy Regional Director of the EC, encouraged female candidates in the respective electoral areas to mount their campaign platforms devoid of insult and intimidation against their fellow contestants in order not to put them at the disadvantage. He said even though the region has recorded low female representation in the upcoming event, much has to be done to ensure that the few are given the mandate to serve their communities. Mr. Bosco however, charged the various NGOs to financially assist the women in their campaign exercises. He said the EC has noted with concern threats and tactics used against female contestants during electioneering campaign and urged the women folks to exhibit professionalism, maturity and zeal in their campaign messages. He urged women contestants not to be discouraged but rather swallow the pill of every abusive comments and inflammatory speeches that they may encounter. Mr. Bosco also advised them to enrich their campaign messages with things that would bring about development to their constituents. Their messages, he reiterated, should centre on issues bordering on education, agriculture, health and sanitation among other developmental challenges. He reminded the public to vote for humble and respectful aspirants who are committed and have their communities at heart. The Capacity Building Officer of the Local Civic Coalition of Grassroot Africa, Mr. Godwin Yidana, said his outfit was poised to sponsoring female aspirants in the upcoming event to push forward their campaign, but was unable to do so due to timing and lack of funding, hence the rationale for bringing them together to share with them knowledge on how to conduct their campaigns. Mr. Yidana on behalf of Grassroot Africa later disbursed an amount of 100 Ghana Cedis to each female contestant present at the meeting and advised them to use the gesture for their intended purposes. He pledged his outfit’s continuous support for women in the promotion of good governance and challenged them to master courage by competing with their male counterparts boot for boot. Mr. Yidana advised Ghanaians to avoid all forms of election malpractice in order not to spark chaos at the community level and the nation at large and pledged support for women aspirants.
Jehovah Witness holds district convention
03-01-2011
Narration: This year’s District Annual Convention of the of Jehovah Witnesses has ended at Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital with a call on Christians to judiciously use their time to demonstrate the will of Jehovah and proclaim His words for the benefit of unbelievers. Speaking on the topic: “Do not give out when corrected by Jehovah”, Michael Oh of Agbogba congregation of the Jehovah Witness advised followers of Christ to allow themselves to be corrected when they fall on the wrong path. This he noted requires discipline, courage, humility and the spirit of self sacrifice to succeed in that regard. Correspondent Isaac Asare witnessed the event has the rest of story for Radio Ghana.
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This year’s district convention of Jehovah witness dubbed: “Remain Close to God “saw the attendance of over 1,500 delegates drawn from the various circuits across the region. The event forms part of the national district conventions organized throughout the country. Strengthening one‘s spirituality was the main focus of the 2-day 2010-2011 district convention. There were 62 conventions in 22 locations held throughout Ghana with 105,000 congregations worldwide. Mr. Michael oh of Agbogba congregation in a sermon underscored the need for believers to embrace discipline at all times. He urged them not to give out when corrected by Jehovah whenever they go wrong. Mr. Oh challenged members of the congregation to always heed to the call of Jehovah by going out to proclaim his gospel to the world and do away with apathy. He cited Jonah in the Bible as a perfect example of a man who flout the authority of God but later realized his mistake and returned to God to do his will. This according to him is a clear indication that Jonah did not give out when he was corrected by Jehovah. Mr. Oh however entreated believers to demonstrate and follow the outstanding examples of Jonah by displaying qualities of discipline, courage and self sacrifice. Delivering his key Keynote Address, Robert Kierpaul of Tema Hospital Road congregation stressed the importance of getting close nearer to God. He said it’s high time Christians exhibit true and quality lifestyles worthy of emulation adding that very leisure moment in life should be dedicated to Jehovah. Mr. kiepaul was however optimistic that with commitment and dedication, one can draw closer to Jehovah and urged Christians to always demonstrate the will of Jehovah for the benefit of salvation to mankind. A circuit 6 Overseer and an elder of the church, Brother Peter Badu charged believers to make progressive adjustment and turn away from errors to ensure their in Jehovah’s kingdom. Br. Badu who was speaking on the topic: “Having come to know God, what now” encouraged them to be serious in their divine teachings and firmly establish their Christian lifestyle and identity with confidence. Bro. Badu urged the congregants to live decent lives and exemplary lifestyles stressing that true worship is way of life. He also encouraged them to considerably reaffirm their Christian relationship with God and worship Jehovah without ceasing. Baptismal candidates of the church were later called upon to accept their readiness and dedication to baptism. They were encouraged to walk in the path of righteousness and not returned to their previous lives after baptism.
Narration: This year’s District Annual Convention of the of Jehovah Witnesses has ended at Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital with a call on Christians to judiciously use their time to demonstrate the will of Jehovah and proclaim His words for the benefit of unbelievers. Speaking on the topic: “Do not give out when corrected by Jehovah”, Michael Oh of Agbogba congregation of the Jehovah Witness advised followers of Christ to allow themselves to be corrected when they fall on the wrong path. This he noted requires discipline, courage, humility and the spirit of self sacrifice to succeed in that regard. Correspondent Isaac Asare witnessed the event has the rest of story for Radio Ghana.
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This year’s district convention of Jehovah witness dubbed: “Remain Close to God “saw the attendance of over 1,500 delegates drawn from the various circuits across the region. The event forms part of the national district conventions organized throughout the country. Strengthening one‘s spirituality was the main focus of the 2-day 2010-2011 district convention. There were 62 conventions in 22 locations held throughout Ghana with 105,000 congregations worldwide. Mr. Michael oh of Agbogba congregation in a sermon underscored the need for believers to embrace discipline at all times. He urged them not to give out when corrected by Jehovah whenever they go wrong. Mr. Oh challenged members of the congregation to always heed to the call of Jehovah by going out to proclaim his gospel to the world and do away with apathy. He cited Jonah in the Bible as a perfect example of a man who flout the authority of God but later realized his mistake and returned to God to do his will. This according to him is a clear indication that Jonah did not give out when he was corrected by Jehovah. Mr. Oh however entreated believers to demonstrate and follow the outstanding examples of Jonah by displaying qualities of discipline, courage and self sacrifice. Delivering his key Keynote Address, Robert Kierpaul of Tema Hospital Road congregation stressed the importance of getting close nearer to God. He said it’s high time Christians exhibit true and quality lifestyles worthy of emulation adding that very leisure moment in life should be dedicated to Jehovah. Mr. kiepaul was however optimistic that with commitment and dedication, one can draw closer to Jehovah and urged Christians to always demonstrate the will of Jehovah for the benefit of salvation to mankind. A circuit 6 Overseer and an elder of the church, Brother Peter Badu charged believers to make progressive adjustment and turn away from errors to ensure their in Jehovah’s kingdom. Br. Badu who was speaking on the topic: “Having come to know God, what now” encouraged them to be serious in their divine teachings and firmly establish their Christian lifestyle and identity with confidence. Bro. Badu urged the congregants to live decent lives and exemplary lifestyles stressing that true worship is way of life. He also encouraged them to considerably reaffirm their Christian relationship with God and worship Jehovah without ceasing. Baptismal candidates of the church were later called upon to accept their readiness and dedication to baptism. They were encouraged to walk in the path of righteousness and not returned to their previous lives after baptism.
Educate communities on best sanitary practices
06-01-2011
Chiefs and traditional leaders have been challenged to educate their subjects in their respective areas of jurisdiction on the need to embrace best sanitary practices to prevent an outbreak of an epidemic. The Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive, Harry Epsona Ayamga, who made the call in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga, said the education aspect on sanitation in the country still remains a major challenge hence the need to collectively tackle the situation with all the urgency it deserves. He said cleanliness and good sanitary conditions were fundamental human requirements of any development oriented and healthy workforce. He said issues concerning sanitation could not be tackled without the involvement of traditional leaders. Mr. Ayamga, however, entreated traditional leaders to increase public awareness and understanding on the possible effects of poor sanitary practices. He also underscored the urgent need for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to collaborate with the traditional leaders to enact and enforce by-laws on sanitation, since it was the policy objective of the assembly to rid their respective districts of filth. Mr. Ayamga, further charged other major stakeholders to effectively execute their roles to enhance environmental and sanitation at the district levels. This, he explained, is necessary due to the fact that issue on sanitation raises a major concern to all well meaning Ghanaians. He cautioned the public against indiscriminate disposal of waste and open defecation in his district which he said has become a common daily phenomenon. According to him, his outfit is putting in measures to apprehend and prosecute offenders who defecate openly so as to serve as deterrent to others. He also discouraged the establishment of pit latrines adding that the assembly is mapping out strategies to put up adequate toilet facilities for the people. On the issue of housing, Mr Ayamga said plans are far afoot to construct 1,200 affordable housing units in the region. He said all necessary arrangements and consultations has been done with the local government ministry to ensure its realization and appealed to all and sundry to exercise restraint since the issue of lack of accommodation for workers would sonn be a thing of the past in the region. Mr Ayamga therefore appealed to landowners to reserve lands that are lying fallow for the benefit of the said project. Areas identified he noted include Sirigu village ,Dacheo, Sumbrungu and Zuarungu.
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Chiefs and traditional leaders have been challenged to educate their subjects in their respective areas of jurisdiction on the need to embrace best sanitary practices to prevent an outbreak of an epidemic. The Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive, Harry Epsona Ayamga, who made the call in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga, said the education aspect on sanitation in the country still remains a major challenge hence the need to collectively tackle the situation with all the urgency it deserves. He said cleanliness and good sanitary conditions were fundamental human requirements of any development oriented and healthy workforce. He said issues concerning sanitation could not be tackled without the involvement of traditional leaders. Mr. Ayamga, however, entreated traditional leaders to increase public awareness and understanding on the possible effects of poor sanitary practices. He also underscored the urgent need for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to collaborate with the traditional leaders to enact and enforce by-laws on sanitation, since it was the policy objective of the assembly to rid their respective districts of filth. Mr. Ayamga, further charged other major stakeholders to effectively execute their roles to enhance environmental and sanitation at the district levels. This, he explained, is necessary due to the fact that issue on sanitation raises a major concern to all well meaning Ghanaians. He cautioned the public against indiscriminate disposal of waste and open defecation in his district which he said has become a common daily phenomenon. According to him, his outfit is putting in measures to apprehend and prosecute offenders who defecate openly so as to serve as deterrent to others. He also discouraged the establishment of pit latrines adding that the assembly is mapping out strategies to put up adequate toilet facilities for the people. On the issue of housing, Mr Ayamga said plans are far afoot to construct 1,200 affordable housing units in the region. He said all necessary arrangements and consultations has been done with the local government ministry to ensure its realization and appealed to all and sundry to exercise restraint since the issue of lack of accommodation for workers would sonn be a thing of the past in the region. Mr Ayamga therefore appealed to landowners to reserve lands that are lying fallow for the benefit of the said project. Areas identified he noted include Sirigu village ,Dacheo, Sumbrungu and Zuarungu.
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