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Anlo Youth Council launches 2024 Hogbetsotso festival
The Awadada Togbui Awusi II, in a chat with the Dufia of Alakple Togbui Amey Zegu II, after the launch
This year’s Hogbetsotso festival of the Chiefs and people of Anlo in the Volta Region was launched on last Saturday at Tsiame in the Keta Municipality.
The festival, to be climaxed with a grand durbar on Saturday, November 2, is under the theme, ‘Strengthening Bonds andEmbracing Our Shared Values.’
Activities planned for the celebrations includes a mini durbar- Alakple on October 25, sports and quiz competitions among schools, general cleaning(Dorere),beauty contest to unearth Mama Hogbe 2024,health walk and free health screening in all 36 Anlo communities.
This year’s festival, spearheaded by the Anlo Youth Council, is a marked departure from previous events led by the Chiefs in order to give the youth the greater opportunity to have a say in the development of their respective communities.
The Awadada of the Anlo state, Togbu Aggesi Awusi 11 speaking at the ceremony, said the time had come for the youth of Anlo to be given the opportunity to play active role in the historical events of their ancestors.
That, he explained, was the only way to bequeath a lasting historical legacy for generations yet to be born.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunication, Ken Ashigbey, speaking at the ceremony stated that reviving the rich culture and traditions among the younger generation was essential because children of today are growing up disconnected from history, missing the valuable lessons and pride from understanding who they are and where they come from.
He called for more engagements to have the youth actively in learning the Ewe language and culture, to ensure that traditions are preserved and flourished in the hearts of the upcoming generations.
From Lawrence Vomafa-Akpalu, Tsiame
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President Mahama appoints Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended, appointed Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
This was revealed in a statement signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu.
Mrs. Asante-Asiedu is a Chartered Banker and seasoned corporate leader who has served as Group Head, Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana PLC.
Mrs Asante-Asiedu holds an MBA in Marketing from GIMPA Business School (2021), an MA inJournalism Studies from Cardiff University (2005), and diplomas in Journalism (Ghana Institute of Journalism, 1997) and Politics and Public Affairs Reporting (International Institute of Journalism,Berlin, 2000).
A Chartered Executive Banker (CIB-Ghana, 2024).
She has undertaken Executive Programmes at Said Business School at Oxford University (2023), Wharton School (2015) and Marquette University’s Les Aspin Centre (2003), among others.
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Prez Mahama is committed to open-up Afram Plains once and for all – Kwame Agbodza
The government is set to construct a 3.6km bridge over the River Afram in the Eastern Region, along with approximately 100km of road network.
This initiative, part of President Mahama’s “Big Push” infrastructure plan, aims to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Some of the roads being considered included Mpraeso – Obomeng – Nkawkaw, Abooso – Mpaem, Mpaem – Kwahu – Adawso and Feyiase – Kwahu Tafo. The rest are, Ekye Amanfrom – Takoratwene, Takoratwene – Dome, Takoratwene – Donkorkrom and Donkorkrom – New Kyeiase.
Earlier today, the Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr.Kwame Agbodza, led a team of engineers to assess the proposed location of the bridge and some critical roads.
Speaking to the media at Donkorkrom after the assessment tour, Mr. Agbodza assured the people that President Mahama is “committed to opening up the Afram Plains once and for all.”
“The bridge when completed will connect Eastern, Ashanti and OTI regions in a very strategic way. It will open up the place for big time agriculture and investment in agro-processing,” he emphasized.
The project is expected enhance economic development, foster regional integration, generate income through agriculture and other sectors.
