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GREL awards scholarship to tertiary students at Abura
Andrews Gyawu (2nd from left), receiving his cheque from Mr. Barre whilst shaking hands with Awulae Amihere Kpinyili II. With them is Prey Mensah II, Adeshehene of Nsein (left)
The Managing Director of the Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL), Mr Lionel Barre, has asked students who enjoy GREL scholarship package to justify their inclusion in the scholarship by sticking to their books and obeying the rules and regulations of their respective institutions.
He said so many brilliant-but-needy students attended the selection interview so if they were lucky to be picked they must show that they really qualified for the scholarship.
Mr Barre stated this at a scholarship awards to tertiary students and presented school bags and uniforms to Basic School pupils in their catchment areas at Abura in the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region.
GREL presented scholarships to 24 brilliant-but-needy students, 1,000 school bags and uniforms to basic school pupils at the cost of GH¢94,400.00 in the operational areas as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
He said 19 school buildings, libraries and teachers’ bungalows had been constructed all over the catchment areas to promote teaching and learning, adding “annual vacation classes for 4,500 Primary and Junior High Schools where GREL pays the tuition, learning materials and feeding the pupils”.
He said the idea of vacation classes was to keep the pupils away from illegal mining and other child labour activities during the holidays.
He told the beneficiary students that GREL would pay all academic facility user fees, support their residential facility user fees throughout the period and that the best way for the beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture was to study, abide by the rules and excel in their various fields of study.
The Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Amihere Kpinyili II on behalf of the Association of Chiefs on whose Lands GREL Operates (ACLANGO) thanked GREL for the support to the students.
He advised the students to take their lessons seriously and discard the get-rich-quick attitude which could land them in trouble.
Andrews Gyawu, a beneficiary, on behalf of his colleagues thanked GREL and their parents and promised that they would not disappoint the company.
From Peter Gbambila-Abura
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People of Volta Region will soon have a sigh of relief- Roads and Highways Minister
The Minister for Roads and Highways has assured that the people of Volta Region will soon have a sigh of relief.
This follows an update from the Ministry on the Ho-Aflao Road and Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road
The government has taken steps to fulfill its promise to reconstruct the Ho-Aflao and the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road.
Yesterday, the Minister, Kwame Agbodza, accompanied by the deputy minister, Alhassan Suhuyini, led a team of engineers from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority to assess the conditions of the roads and plans for urgent intervention.
Mr.Agbodza indicated the whereas the Ho-Aflao Road will be reconstructed under the Big Push Agenda of President John Mahama, the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road will be funded through the Roads Ministry’s 2025 budgetary allocation.
The Minister further explained that feasibility studies, drawings, and designs for the Ho bypass are almost complete, with procurement and construction set to begin soon.
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Gender Minister participate in 2025 IWD Women’s Dialogue
On Saturday March 8, 2025, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, participated in the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) Women’s Dialogue.
The event, held under the patronage of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, brought together policymakers, leaders, and advocates to discuss the theme: “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment.”
The dialogue aimed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while addressing the challenges they continue to face.
It also provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions that would accelerate action on women’s rights and empowerment, fostering collaboration on gender equality initiatives.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for inclusive and sustained efforts to promote women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and educational advancement.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the urgency of accelerating action on women’s rights, equity, and empowerment.
She acknowledged the progress made in advancing gender equality but stressed that significant challenges remain, particularly in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
She emphasized that discussions should go beyond identifying these challenges to taking deliberate and transformative actions to address them. She called for concrete steps to turn commitments into lasting change, urging stakeholders to work together to develop policies, shift societal norms, and economically and politically empower women.
Underscoring the theme “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment,” the Minister called for a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and drive real, measurable change.
She urged policymakers, civil society, and the private sector to collaborate on initiatives that empower women economically, challenge societal norms, and create inclusive spaces for women’s voices to be heard.
The Minister further emphasized that:
“Gender equality is not just about rights—it is about ensuring that women have the power and resources to shape their own destinies and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
She reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s Government commitment to advocating for gender equity and encouraged meaningful dialogue to inspire actionable strategies.
In conclusion, she called on all participants to actively contribute to shaping a future where women’s rights are fully realized, emphasizing that every action counts in achieving true gender equality.
