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Asante Professionals Club-USA holds annual conference …and fundraising dinner in Virginia
APC-USA menbers brainstorming on Asanteman development
The Asante Professionals Club-USA (APC-USA) has held its annual conference at Springfield, Virginia, USA, to deliberate and explore strategies to make an impact in the socio-economic development of Asanteman in line with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Development Plan.
It brought together Asante professionals and loved ones from various parts of the USA to do the brainstorming.
Ms Barbara Acheampong, the President of APC-USA, opening the conference urged members to work towards achieving a meaningful strategy for the realisation of an impactful development in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
She recognised the presence of Hon. Asenso Boakye, the MP for Bantama and Minister of Works and Housing and a founding member of APC as well as Nana Osei Agyeman Bawuah, Otumfuo’s Aboafuohene and a patron of APC-USA.
The climax of the event was a fundraising dinner dance graced by Her Excellency Hajia Alima Mahama, the Ambassador of Ghana to the United States.
In her speech, Hajia Mahama commended Ghanaians in the USA for their commitment to contribute their quota to the development of Ghana.
She urged the APC-USA to continue to build on their gains and hoped such efforts would be extended to other parts of Ghana.
Awards were presented to some deserving members for their exemplary service to the club in the United States. Her Excellency Hajia Alima Mahama presented the APC-USA Leadership Award to Hon. Asenso Boakye.
Outstanding Contribution Awards were also presented to Dr Afia Sarkodie, Dr Gabriel Asumeng, Dr Osei Dankwah and Katakyie Dr Akwasi Ampofo, Vice President of APC-USA.
Mrs Awura Amma Asantewaa Oduro, Barbara Boafo, and Oheneyere Lydia Harris earned the Membership Drive and Service Awards.
APC-USA is currently focused on the design and implementation of healthcare and educational programmes, two critical segments of Otumfuo’s Development Plan, and they would continue to seek opportunities to engage and partner with individuals and institutions to further the programmatic goals.
The Association has initiated conversations with Babson College in the USA, a top-ranked entrepreneurship institution in the world for collaboration with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on Skills Development, Exchange Programmes, and other opportunities essential for teaching and learning.
There are also long term plans of establishing an Asante Development Bank. The group sought to engage various stakeholders in Asanteman on a regular basis to identify critical issues that needed to be addressed in Asanteman.
APC-USA has in recent times donated some equipment to the Manhyia Hospital, school bag packs to the Manhyia Palace and supported other institutions with COVID-19 relief items.
His Majesty Otumfuo’s recognition of APC-USA has provided a powerful foundation of support as they mobilise resources in the United States and work to actualise his commitment to improving social and economic lives across the Asanteman.
Membership of Asante Professionals Club is open to all Asante indigenes with basic college degree or other select certified professionals.
From George Kwasi Bright, Springfield, Virginia, USA
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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.
