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Creative Arts Agency holds stakeholder engagement on Legislative Instrument
The Creative Arts Agenda has held a successful stakeholder engagement on the Legislative Instrument (LI) on the Creative Arts Industries Act 1048.
The Act is expected to establish a Creative Arts Agency to provide the institutional
framework for the development and management of the creative arts industry and related matters
The event held last Friday at the Accra Tourist Information Centre brought together numerous industry practitioners to scrutinise the Creative Arts Industries Act 1048 document.
Various stakeholders present at the ceremony were grouped into their related fields to peruse the drafted document to make the necessary amendments for parliament to consider the passage of the LI.
This is expected to set the industry on the path to success.
Speaking at the ceremony the Deputy Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey said President Akufo-Addo promised the creative arts act and the exercise is to ensure the LI is passed for a smooth running of the industry.
He said such documents are crucial because any industry that does not value them would have weak fundamentals.
Mr. Okraku Mantey thanked everyone present for their contributions to making the ceremony a success.
Also, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Council, Frank Kwabena Owusu, affectionately called Franky5 acknowledged the presence of Industry players for taking time off their busy schedules all over the country to be part of the process.
According to him the passion with which the players expressed to be part was a testament to their readiness to see the industry strive and leave a mark for generations unborn.
He said the Agency would swiftly present it to parliament for the passage of the LI before parliament rises.
He was optimistic that it would create a path of growth for the expansion of the creative arts industry.
Industry players present at the ceremony expressed their satisfaction and urged the Agency to ensure the processes are expedited for parliament to pass the LI.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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.
