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Nakeeyat named ambassador for 4R+ Initiative by CorpNation Foundation
Award-winning young Ghanaian poet, Nakeeyat Dramani has been named Ambassador for CorpNation Foundation’s 4R+ Initiative.
4R+ Initiative is a solid waste management initiative that promotes the reduction of waste generation and encourages recycling, reusing and recovery of waste.
The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 13.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline.com, during the unveiling ceremony held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of 4R+ Initiative, Saviour Adzika said all of these are tied to a sustainability element to ensure a safer society.
He said as part of the component of the project, there would be tree planting, student clubs, environmental quizes and award schemes to ensure people are interested in things regarding the environment.
According to him, it has taken his outfit, CorpNation Foundation four years since they rolled out this initiative in Takoradi.
Introducing the Ambassador for the initiative, Nana Kwesi Coomson, Public Relations Manager, said Nakeeyat represents the future.
Mr. Coomson noted that the reason for settling on Nakeeyat was that the project goes beyond the present generation, adding that it was to ensure the younger ones are exposed to the dangers of poor waste management.
Nakeeyat on her part expressed her appreciation for the acknowledgement of CorpNation and called on all and sundry to get involved in the initiative.
She charged Ghanaians to be activists for the protection of the environment which would go a long way to save lives.
According to her, it has become a global concern over the years with a significant impact on lives and properties.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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NPP is so hurt by my nomination – Sam George
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, and Member of Parliament(MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) are hurt by his nomination.
The minister who was approved by the majority in Parliament yesterday in a Facebook post stated that “It is clear to me that the NPP is so hurt by my nomination as Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations and would stop at nothing to fight it.”
His post was in response to photos circulated on social media suggesting he was watching what appears to be nude content on his phone.
Mr. Sam George accused the NPP MPs of circulating fake photos with a false narration to tarnish his reputation, saying: “They have resorted to a smear campaign and cheap lies with fake photos.”
“After failing to mobilise their own Caucus in Parliament to vote against my nomination, they have resorted to smear campaign and cheap lies with fake photos,” he posted.
He concluded, “I can assure them that the days of misinformation and cheap fabricated lies are coming to an end. The Ministry would tighten regulations on such illegal conducts of misinformation and disinformation in the coming weeks and sanitise our media space.So help me God.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.
This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.
However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.
“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.
He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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