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Adisadel College hosts Santa ’08 Alumni Homecoming from July 26 to 28
Adisadel College, an all-boys Senior High School in Cape Coast, is set to welcome the 2008 year group (Santa ’08 Alumni) for a grand homecoming event from the 26th to the 28th of July. The exciting three-day event promises a mix of nostalgia, mentorship, and fun activities for the alumni and current students.
On Friday, July 26, the event kicks off at 1 pm with the arrival of the Santa ’08 Alumni.
The evening will light up with a bonfire and Jama night at 7 pm, offering a warm and festive atmosphere for everyone to reconnect and share memories. The day concludes with engaging board games at 9 pm, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable night.
Saturday, July 27, begins at 10 am with a formal presentation to the school, highlighting the achievements and contributions of the Santa ’08 batch. Following this, at 10:20 am, alumni will engage in mentoring and career talks with the students, providing invaluable guidance and insights from their professional journeys.
The evening at 7 pm will be filled with entertainment, fostering a lively interaction between alumni and students.
Ending on Sunday, July 28, the Santa ’08 will attend the Anglican church service with the students at 7 am, setting a reflective and communal tone for the day. From 10 am to 12 pm, a unique ‘cement party’ will take place at the school’s dining hall.
The homecoming event wraps up at 1 pm with the departure of the alumni, leaving behind cherished memories and strengthened bonds.
Speaking to the President of Santa ’08 Nana Kwesi Coomson, he expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating “This homecoming is a testament to the strong bond we share as Santa ’08. It’s a joy to return to our alma mater, contribute to its legacy and inspire current students with our experiences. We look forward to reconnecting, reminiscing and making a positive impact together.”
“We are privileged to also have the 2008 year group of the Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School participate in this homecoming. They will join us to mentor the current students as well as participate in other programmes of the homecoming,” Mr. Coomson added.
This homecoming event at Adisadel College is not just a reunion but a celebration of the enduring legacy and spirit of the Santa ’08 Alumni.
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GEXIM deepens relations with US EXIM Bank
A management team of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) led by the Acting Chief Executive, Sylvester Mensah met with the leadership of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) on Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America.
The Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM, Mr. James C. Cruse and Vice President, International Relations, Ms. Isabel Galdiz received the GEXIM delegation, which included Deputy CEO for Banking, Mr. Moses Klu Mensah and Head of International Cooperation, Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney at the headquarters of US EXIM.
The meeting offered the GEXIM team the opportunity to share the strategic direction of the Bank in line with the resetting agenda of the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for the repositioning of the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one by providing the requisite investment to Ghanaian businesses.
Mr. James C. Cruse expressed US EXIM’s eagerness to deepen its existing relations with GEXIM and proposed the signing of a new Cooperative Framework Agreement following the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 to utilize US EXIM’s medium term loan guarantees to procure machinery by GEXIM for qualified Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Mr.Sylvester Mensah thanked the Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM for hosting the GEXIM delegation and reaffirmed the Ghanaian government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment between Ghana and its global partners for economic transformation of Ghana with GEXIM playing a pivotal role.
The two teams will be meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 US EXIM Annual Conference on 29th and April 30, 2025 to explore possible areas of collaboration and matching Ghanaian businesses to American companies. The meeting ended with an exchange of gifts.
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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
