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14th MTN Pulse Africa Role Model Awards ceremony… 2 MPs, 8 others honoured in Ashanti Region
Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh displaying his citation.
In a quest to develop human potential through networking as well as acknowledging and awarding personalities who have contributed to national development, the Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC) under the able leadership of Mr. Andy Okrah (Founder) is leaving no stone unturned to raise this organisation to an enviable level in the coming years.
Two Members of Parliament (MPs), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Manhyia South, and Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Asawase, were among 10 other personalities honoured at the 14th MTN Pulse Africa Role Model Awards ceremony.
They were described as Africa’s most distinguished role models in politics and governance.
The event was organised by the YPYC, and held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) under the theme, “Next Generation Leadership: Unlocking the Leader in You”.
It coincided with a summit dubbed, “Mentors Mentees Leadership Transform Summit 2023.”
And, it was graced by personalities including Nana Baffour Agyei Fosu Twitwikwa III, Otumfour Anantahene, as chairman, Professor Christian Agyare, Provost College of Health Sciences as a guest with Professor Ellis Owusu – Dabo, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, KNUST, as Guest Speaker.
According to the President of YPYC, Andy Osei Okrah, the award recipients constituted the finest selection of the most outstanding personalities who have truly excelled as transformational leaders and role models impacting society.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
