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43-yr old barber initiates environmental campaign to keep Oti river clean
‘Do The Right Thing’ at work at the landing site of the Oti river
A 43-year old barber, Mr Gilbert Addae, popularly known as ‘Do the Right Thing’ has turned himself into an environmental crusader, undertaking regular clean-up exercise at the landing sites of the Oti river at Dambai, in the Krachi-East Municipality of the Oti Region.
The decision was to create awareness on environmental cleanliness to enable him change the negative attitude of people about the environment, and avoid littering their communities, particularly the landing sites at Dambai.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Addae explained that he developed an interest in keeping the surroundings of river Oti clean for the past four years.
According to Mr Addae, he made cleaning the landing site a major responsibility, hoping that people would appreciate his efforts, emulate and join him, and in the process stop littering around the water body, which served as a major source of water for the people.
Sadly, he said it appears his efforts is going unnoticed, saying that, “the greatest appreciation I expected was for the residents to stop littering around water bodies and the environment, but anytime I clean, the following day one would see a new heap of rubbish.”
According to Mr Addae, he leaves his barbering shop in the morning for the clean-up exercise and follow up with education on the need to keep their surroundings clean, particularly fishermen, passengers of the pontoon and traders.
Mr ‘Do the Right Thing’ said the Oti Regional Director of Environmental Health (RDEH), Mrs Sybil Marie Boison, had helped in carrying out his new found passion by buying him a smart phone and provided him with reflective uniforms, wellington boots and hand gloves.
Mr Addae further explained that the smartphone helped him to call the Regional Director for advice whenever he needed technical support to enable him perform his unofficial duties well.
Moreover, Mr Addae stated that after four years of collecting waste material at the landing site, he became used to not only keeping the area clean but rather extends to the entire environment.
But that, he said, has not affected his barbering business which he maintains a high level of concentration on.
“This is not affecting my business at all. After going about my clean-up campaign, I return to my shop to do my barbering business in the afternoon,” he added.
For the long term, ‘Do The Right Thing’ has a vision to form groups in order to educate people on environmental cleanliness beyond the Krachi-East Municipality.
When contacted, the Oti Regional Director of Environmental Health, Mrs Sybil Marie Boison, commended ‘Do the Right Thing’ for the passion to clean the surroundings of the Oti river, and asked others to emulate his good example to ensure a clean community.
From Samuel Agbewode , Dambai
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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.
