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Genfi’s Art Gallery opened
The Founder of Genfi’s Art Gallery, Mr Kwaku Genfi has called on the government and stakeholders to invest more in the creative arts industry to make it attractive for the younger generation.
According to him, the world now revolved around creative arts and when invested in would not only promote Ghanaian culture but be lucrative for the youth.
According to Mr.Genfi, this could help reduce the unemployment rate in the country.
Mr Genfi made the call at the opening of Genfi’s Art Gallery over the weekend, featuring Ghanaian cultural crafts, and paintings.
“Arts is everything as the world revolves around it, be it technology, buildings, culture, designs, paintings among others, almost everything has an artistic theme in it, that is why stakeholders need to invest in the sector to develop it,” he said.
He said Ghanaians believed that creative arts was a profession that was not lucrative enough to pursue or invest in, so much attention was not given to it.
However, he said the industry was a very lucrative one that everyone should pay attention to or pursue as a career.
“In the Western world, they know the future will be brighter with creative arts and already the world right now is all about being creative, so we should pay more attention to it as people are making a lot of money from it than you can imagine,” he noted.
Therefore, the Ghanaian Artist urged investors and stakeholders to invest and support the industry to grow and expand.
Mr Genfi also urged parents to allow their children to pursue creative arts as a career and support them when they are in it already.
Having painted over 30 paintings only this year, he noted it was his dream to train and mentor younger artists in the country to build up their skills.
He also noted that launching the gallery was to motivate other artists to focus more on their art and see it as a profession as they could make a better living with it.
To promote and expand the creative arts industry, he urged the government to build more technical schools to train and expose students to the creative arts world.
This he said would not only build their skills but would also encourage them to always paint and be creative.
“If anybody is willing to help a young person who is talented in any way, they should go ahead as it will go a long way in assisting them since we the industry players cannot do it alone,” he said.
BY CECILIA LAGBA
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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.
