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Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo 2023 Boosts Confidence in Property Investment Market
On Point Property Management Ltd successfully organised the two-day inaugural, edition of the Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo 2023, leaving attendees with a significant boost in confidence in the Ghana property investment market.
The event, held at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge was graced by esteemed guests including the British High Commission in Ghana, Mr Yaw Acheampong Boafo, President of the Ghana Bar Association, and Omansomfuo Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong Manwerehene of Akyem Abuakwa traditional area and director of the Ghana School of Law.
Their presence added an air of excellence to the event.
CNN recently showcased On Point Property Management Ltd, highlighting their collaboration with reputable developers in Ghana.
The company’s unique platform, Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo, has successfully alleviated investors’ concerns about the property investment market by collaborating with key stakeholders in Ghana.
This innovative approach is revolutionizing the Ghana property market and is expected to attract millions of dollars in investments from both domestic and diaspora investors.
The Deputy British High Commissioner, Keith McMahon, expressed his unwavering support for the initiative and hosted the mefkk event at their residence. In his opening remarks, Mr Yaw Acheampong Boafo conveyed the support of the Ghana Bar Association.
However, the highlight of the event was the keynote speech delivered by Omansomfuo Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong Manwerehene, who is also the director of the Ghana School of Law.
Mr Oppong’s articulate address focused on the key areas of law that investors should prioritize. His speech instilled confidence in the audience, assuring them that their investments would be secure if they followed the correct procedures. Attendees described Mr Oppong’s address as dignified and providing them with the reassurance they sought in Ghana’s property investment market.
Following the recent Supreme Court judgement in the Numo Nmashie family case, there is a growing demand for legal education in the property market to boost investor confidence.
In light of the positive feedback received, Anna Agyekum and Victoria Agyekum, co-founders of On Point Property Management Ltd, have extended an invitation to Mr Oppong to be a keynote speaker at their upcoming global Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo events in the United States and the United Kingdom in 2024.
Additionally, invitations will be extended to other key stakeholders.
The Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo (GPLE) remains the premier platform for real estate companies, agencies, and lifestyle companies based in Ghana to showcase their exceptional developments and services to both domestic and international investors, particularly from the diaspora.
Co-founders Anna and Victoria Agyekum expressed their excitement about the growth and demand for GPLE, as well as the investment opportunities Ghana has to offer.
They believe that the developers and keynote speakers have successfully demonstrated that diaspora investors can have confidence in the Ghana market.
According to the team, they are committed to engaging with more key stakeholders to further enhance investor confidence in Ghana’s property market.
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Youth urged to take proactive stance on ozone depletion
•Mr Joseph Amankwah, first counting from, some officials from EPA and UNDP in group picture with the student
Mr Joseph Amankwah, the Director of Ozone Layer and Climate Change at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has urged the youth to take a proactive stance on issues related to ozone depletion, emphasising that their future would be most affected by its consequences.
Speaking during a student engagement event at the Ghana Secondary School (GHANASS) in Koforidua, he highlighted the critical role young people played in tackling climate-related challenges.
Mr Amankwah explained that human activities, such as the use of certain chemicals, were significantly contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer and driving climate change.
He said it was important to educate the youth on these issues, encouraging them to share this knowledge with their families to foster a broader understanding and active participation in climate action.
He urged the education sector to integrate lessons on the ozone layer, the causes of its depletion, and its links to climate change into the curriculum.
The event, organised by the EPA in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was designed to foster environmental awareness and promote a sense of responsibility among young people.
Mr Amankwah noted that ozone layer depletion was affecting everyone, including children, as it alters weather patterns and threatens the natural environment.
He highlighted the need for young people to develop ‘green skills’ to adapt to the challenges of climate change and to understand ways to combat it.
He added that World Ozone Day, observed every September, would focus on youth engagement in environmental issues, to help them understand the long-term consequences of ozone depletion and climate change.
Mr Amankwah also discussed the harmful impact of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a major chemical contributor to ozone depletion.
He explained that household appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners were common sources of CFC emissions in Ghana.
Many uncertified technicians work on these appliances, often releasing harmful chemicals into the atmosphere due to improper handling, he noted.
To address this, he urged appliance repairers to obtain proper certification and training, emphasising that unqualified repairs not only harm the environment but also endangered public health.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman,
Koforidua
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Small-scale miners schooled on health hazards of mining with mercury
Mr Lovelace Sarpong (right) addressing the participants
Some Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in the Ashanti and Central regions have been sensitised on the potential health dangers humans are exposed to with the use of mercury in gold processing.
The sensitisation which was organised by PlanetGOLD Ghana project was to raise awareness about the negative impacts on the use of mercury in mining activities.
According to the PlanetGOLD Ghana Project Coordinator, Mr Lovelace Sarpong, the use of mercury in artisanal small-scale mining pose health challenges that affects the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys; and may be fatal.
Some Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) that benefited from the exercise were Amansie Central, Asante Akim North, Amansie South, Amansie West, Bekwai, and Adansi North in the Ashanti Region, and Upper Denkyira East (Dunkwa-on-Offin) and Upper Denkyira West (Diaso) in the Central Region.
Additionally, he said inorganic salts of mercury were corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if ingested.
He stated that the PlanetGOLD Project has conducted several initiatives to raise awareness on reducing mercury exposure among artisanal and small-scale gold mining actors in the country.
It was to promote mercury-free mining practices in line with Ghana’s obligations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury, support the formalisation of the ASGM sector while advocating the adoption of the CRAFT Code and responsible supply chains, and raise awareness on the availability of mercury-free alternatives.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Area Head for Konongo, Mr Dawood Abbas, underscored the importance of government’s environmental regulations and EPA’s role in ensuring compliance within the ASGM sector.
He encouraged miners to prioritise environmental stewardship to gain community trust and secure a Social License to Operate (SLO) and reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to enforce its commitments under the Minamata Convention.
BY Cecilia Lagba Yada
