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Excerpts of Eid-ul-Fitr celebration in Accra, other locations

• Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu leading prayers at the Independence Square

Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu leading prayers at the Independence Square

Ramadan ended last weekend with Muslims in Ghana and across the world calling for peaceful co-existence, unity and Allah’s endless blessing and protection for citizens and the nations.

Typical of the occasion, intercessory prayers were held at various locations where thousands of worshippers led by Sheiks and Imams gathered to recite the Quran and share words of exhor­tation.

In Accra, the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharu­butu, the National Chief Imam; the Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia; the National Petroleum Authority Boss, Dr. Mustapha Hamid, other Min­isters of State and invited guests were at the Black Stars square to climax the 30-day period of fast.

The gathering and mini-feast held later in the day saw Muslims and Christians extend well wishes to one another as a way of strengthening the existing bond be­tween the two faiths.

President Akufo-Addo, other politicians and citizens also extended goodwill messages to Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu whose 104th birthday coincided with the celebrations. Leading prayers at the Independence Square, the Chief Iman called for sanity and sustainable de­velopment in all spheres of life.

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Other Muslim leaders, praying else­where, urged citizens not to under­mine the peace and cultural diversity prevailing in the country.

They asked for divine guidance and fortitude for the leaders of the nation as they kept the development agenda on course.

The solemn month of Ramadan encourages spiritual reflection and instructs Muslims to maintain and practice values such as compassion, gratitude, forgiveness and give alms to the needy.

As expected, families gathered to share food and soft drinks with neigh­bours and loved ones while others stepped out in mainly white and radi­ant outfits for the occasion. Here are excerpts of the prayer sessions and ac­tivities captured at various locations.

By Lizzy Okai

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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.

This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.

The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture. 

“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”

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Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.

The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.

According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.

He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”

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“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.

The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.

According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”

A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.

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Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.

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Swedru All Blacks back to winning ways, Roshan humble King Faisal

Sekondi Rospak FC made it eight wins in eight successive home games after three second-half goals from John Amoah, Joseph Ntow and Stephen Anthony Kofi. John Amoah opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a barren first half. Joseph Ntow added to the tally in the 56th minute before Stephen Anthony Kofi rounded things up in the 74th minute to give Rospak a 3-0 win over former Premier League side King Faisal.


Elsewhere at Swedru – leaders Swedru All Blacks humbled PAC Academy in an emphatic 2-0 win. Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute before Rudolf Junior Nana Kwasi Mensah made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Swedru All Blacks are top of the table with 36 points – 4 points ahead of second placed Rospak FC.

Meanwhile, Former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs recorded their fourth successive home victory after beaten New Edubiase United 2-1 at the Robert Mensah Park. Enoch Odoom struck first for Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs in the 19th minute but Steven Asante equalized for New Edubiase United before halftime. After the interval, Godfred Eshun scored from distance in the 65th minute to help Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs secure all the points.

Here are the results in Zone Two

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