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Gender Department organises Men’s Cooking Competition to mark IWD in Sunyani
The Department of Gender, Children, and Social Protection yesterday organised Men’s cooking competition with some selected institutions to mark this year’s International Women’s Day celebration in Sunyani- Bono Regional capital.
The institutions include the Ghana Journalists Association, (GJA), Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Education Service, SDA Church, and GPRTU.
The contestants prepared various dishes such as banku and okro stew, fufu and nkatenkonto, jollof rice, plain rice and stew, and mpotompoto .
The cooking competition was to drum home the message of unpaid care work engaged by women and solicit the support of men in that direction so as to enhance the wellbeing of women.
Addressing the occasion, the Bono Regional Minister Justina Owusu Banahene commended women for their selfless contributions towards the development of society in general.
She said women are not in competition with men and that the occasion sought to highlight the critical role women play in achieving societal goals and aspirations
She used the opportunity to appeal to men to assist their spouses at home in order to promote their health, peace, and harmony at all times.
Ms Owusu Banahene also appealed to young girls to desist from engaging in social vices such as prosecution and lesbianism, noting that such tendencies go against women’s wellbeing.
The sumpahemaa of the Sunyani Traditional Council, Nana Akosua Ankoma, on her part, called on women to use the celebration of International Women’s Day to reflect on certain negative attitudes they exhibit towards their fellow women.
She said that though it was good to highlight the positive contributions of women on such an occasion, it was equally important for women to take retrospective reflections on certain abuses they perpetuate against their fellow women, which go against their own good.
She mentioned abuses such as maltreatment often perpetuated against widows, orphans, and housekeepers, among others, carried out by women go a long way to negate the positive gains made towards their future match.
At the end of cooking competition, GJA represented by yours truly Daniel Dzirasah, and Claude Abisa of Onua Tv and radio came in second with 24 points.
Even though they placed second, their food was the one the organisers were clamouring for .
First, the Regional Director of Gender ordered for some of their food which was banku and okro stew.
GPRTU won the competition with 25 points as they prepared fufu and nkatenkonto.
The Ghana Immigration Service occupied the third position with 7 points, while the SDA Church and the Ghana Education Service followed.
The first and second runners up received hampers with products from their sponsors.
It was a sight to behold as most women gathered at the event were excited by the sheer display of cooking skills by all the men at the place.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
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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.
