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CEO of HDT urges Agric tertiary institutions to incorporate study and application of drone technology into curricular
The Chief Executive Officer of Hadad Drones Technology (HDT) Jonas Owusu-Yeboah has urged agriculture tertiary institutions in the country to incorporate the study and application of drone technology into their curricular.
He said the acquisition of such knowledge would empower the graduates to assist farmers to be efficient and increase yield
He said this at a seminar for students at the Department of Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness, University of Ghana on Friday.
The seminar was initiated by the Institutional Framework to Enhance the Agri-Innovation Ecosystem within the University of Ghana (IFEA-Eco) project.
He was of the view that it was time drone usage was explored to improve the agricultural sector.
“Drones are providing services to many leading industries. It is being used to save lives and inspire the next generation of scientists and technologists,” he noted.
He said was to help create awareness and demonstrate the relevance of drones to transforming the local economy, adding that, “flying a drone is not for everybody.
Mr Yeboah said the use of drone technology in Agriculture would also help support crop intensification, precision, plant health monitoring and effective farm management, leading to increase yields.
He said it was time-consuming for farmers to physically monitor their farmlands and also difficult for them to detect any challenge stating that drones come in handy to help farmers easily identify potential problems.
Mr Owusu-Yeboah stated the technology was the best for large-scale farming operations.”
The Dean of, the School of Agriculture at the University of Ghana, and Principal Investigator for the Project, Professor Irene Egyir, said drones could help farmers identify areas of their fields that required more attention, allowing them to focus their resources where they were needed most.
She said agriculture was evolving hence the need to incorporate drones in its practice adding that the advent of drones was initially in healthcare and media because of photography as well as for military surveillance among others.
“So if we can get some tools to reduce the drudgery in agriculture then drones come to mind because agriculture is physically challenging so if you can get a tool to ensure speed and increase production then it is called save labour,” Prof Egyir said.
BY JEMIMA ESINAM KUATSINU
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
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Ghana Tourism Authority acts on concerns of minors allegedly taken to Hotel in Accra New Town.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken swift action following reports circulating on social media regarding an incident involving minors allegedly taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.
The case has been formally reported to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for investigation.
In line with their mandate to ensure safety and compliance in the tourism and hospitality sector, our CEO Mrs.Maame Efua Houadjeto delegated a team from the GTA Head Office, Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO, Special Duties and Mr Ekow Sampson, Deputy CEO, Operations who joined the Greater Accra Regional Director, Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah, and the Deputy Director of Marketing, Ms. Clara Nketiah, to visit the said facility.
The objective was to verify the facts on the ground and take necessary regulatory action.
They commended the Ghana Police Service for their co-operation and continued support in the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the team inspected Royal Dede Beach Resort, which has been converted into a hostel under new management without official notification to the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The team discovered that the hostel’s operations were not in compliance with the L. I 2239. Meanwhile the operator has been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the Authority for the necessary regulation.
“We remind all accommodation operators that the Tourism(Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239) mandates every facility to register and obtain a license from the GTA before commencing operations.
This regulation ensures quality, safety, and compliance across the industry,” they noted.
The GTA they said, remains committed to safeguarding the public and upholding the highest standards in the hospitality sector and urged
the public to report suspicious or non-compliant facilities to the nearest GTA office.
