Editorial
Be steadfast and resolute this year
We have once more ushered in a new year, which is typically marked by a plethora of expectations regarding personal growth.
Every year, individuals establish goals and objectives in the hopes of improving their lives. Now that the year 2024 has arrived, we have a fantastic opportunity, and for that we are grateful to the Almighty God who gave us life.
The New Year is a great opportunity to set new goals, like serving God more, getting better financially or in relationships, exercising frequently, learning new skills for both professional and personal growth, and taking steps to keep one’s emotions stable.
We hope that as the year goes on, 2024 will provide us all we need to succeed in everything we try to do.
People have been setting goals for themselves each year to advance in their many pursuits from time immemorial.
Due to the different obstacles they faced, some people did not make progress, while others just reached halfway. Because of this, some people have made the decision not to set any goals for the New Year because they believe they will be unachievable.
Setting objectives for the New Year, however, is essentially making a commitment to oneself; it is all about accepting responsibility for your actions and being accountable.
Setting attainable objectives helps you build a framework that will drive and keep you focused on the future.
The Spectator hopes that its cherished readers and others will have a year filled with much fulfillment this year. Therefore, we implore everyone to continue being disciplined, resolute, focused, and unwavering in your pursuit of reaching new heights.
Editorial
ECG PowerApp: A mixed bag of technical issues, uncredited payment concerns
Dear Editor,
On February 18, 2020, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) PowerApp, a mobile application designed in-house by staff of ECG.
It was to improve its service delivery to its customers.
The development of the app also meant that customers of ECG would now have the opportunity to purchase power and pay bills using their mobile phones.
That means customers of ECG would no longer have to join long queues to purchase power, but could now do that at their own convenience and in the comfort of their homes.
According to the Communication Officer, the PowerApp has increased annual revenue growth for the company.
He said as of April 2024, the new application system had increased its annual revenue growth by 128 per cent as compared to the old system at negative seven per cent.
Despite these reasons for which the app was developed and the benefits it has brought to ECG, there have been growing concerns among a section of the public on its use.
Some have argued that they were not credited after using the app to recharge their prepaid meter while the money was deducted from their MoMo accounts.
Such experience has made some customers vow not use the app to recharge their prepaid meters but rather go to prepaid vendors nearby to purchase credit. Some are even prepared to travel to far places to purchase prepaid credits.
I think such experience does not speak well of ECG because it could affect public trust in the company in its service delivery. This is the more reason why the ECG has to take the concerns raised by its customers seriously.
Kofi Bruce,
Mampong
Editorial
Our women can deliver
Dear Editor,
I write to congratulate the women that have so far caught the attention of President John Dramani Mahama for ministerial appointment.
So far, over 10 women have been vetted already and they all gave a very good account of themselves and I hope that they perform to the best of their abilities.
This is a good sign from President Mahama who demonstrated a strong resolve to provide an enabling environment for the women to be part of decision making by choosing a woman as his Vice President.
And true to his word, a number of women have been appointed in ministerial positions and others as presidential staffers.
I believe the other appointments to come would also have women making the cut.
This would be a morale booster for the young women out there who thinks that their position is the kitchen or in a man’s house as a wife.
This is a clear case of women given the urge to aim to rise above what society and traditional norms have set for them. I wish them well.
Maame Atta,
Kokompe
