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Volta Regional Minister meets GJA leadership in Ho
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu on Sunday, February 2, 2025 met the leadership of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) in Ho.
Their engagement addressed key matters of importance to the Volta Region and explored necessary measures to ensure the safety of journalists while strengthening collaboration with major development partners.
The Regional Minister acknowledged the hard work and dedication of journalists across the region and their critical role in driving socio-economic progress.
He further urged them to continue to strictly adhere to the ethics of the profession.
He also reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s unwavering commitment to resetting Ghana on the path of accelerated growth.
Mr.Gunu finally assured them of his continued partnership in advancing development, transparency, and accountability.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghana Tourism Authority welcomes new CEO, Maame Efua Houadjeto
Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially welcomed its new Chief Executive Officer(CEO),Maame Efua Houadjeto who was recently appointed by the President.
This took place during a brief ceremony at the GTA Head Office in Accra today.
She succeeds former CEO Akwasi Agyeman, who resigned after eight years of outstanding leadership.
In her new role, Maame Efua will focus on expanding and strengthening industry collaborations while advocating for sustainable tourism initiatives.
She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity within the organization.
“I am honored to join Ghana Tourism Authority at this pivotal moment,” Maame Efua Houadjeto said.
“The institution has a rich history of promoting Ghana as a premier travel destination and ensuring industry excellence. I look forward to working with the talented team to further elevate our impact on the global tourism sector, ” she added.
Maame Efua will focus on expanding and strengthening industry collaborations while advocating for sustainable tourism initiatives in her new role. She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity within the organization.
Prior to joining GTA, Maame Efua Houadjeto served as the CEO of Image Consortium Group, Managing Director, and Creative Director of IE Design.
She was also the General Manager of MPlaza Hotel in 2002, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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Dr. Nii Moi Thompson Chairs the National Development Commission,Kwadwo Twum Boafo heads Financial Intelligence Center.
Development Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has been appointed as Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, pending consultations with the Council of State.
Dr Thompson previously served as the Director-General of the Commission, overseeing the preparation of the country’s 40-Year Development Plan.
From 2014 to 2015, Dr Thompson led Ghana’s technical delegations to the UN to develop the SDGs and subsequently guided their integration into Ghana’s national development agenda.
As chairman of the Commission, he will collaborate more closely with the Minister for Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, the Government Statistician, and other presidential appointees and representatives from the sixteen regions to provide strategic advice to the President and Parliament for Ghana’s development.
In a related development, President John Dramani Mahama has also appointed Mr Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) while awaiting the reconstitution of the Board.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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