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GREL inaugurates KVIP at Komonfokrom
The KVIP
The Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL), producers of raw rubber have handed over a 10 seater Kumasi Ventilated Improved Pit (KVIP) costing GHC 284,000.00 to the Komanfokrom in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region.
The Corporate Affairs Manager of GREL, Mr. Perry Acheampong said proper disposal of refuse, sanitary pads and human excreta contributed greatly to the hygienic conditions of any community.
He said GREL was concerned with the health of the community members they operated with because a healthy people would be very productive not only to GREL but the community and the nation as a whole.
He said that was the reason why GREL as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility provided potable water, public places of convenience, health facilities among others to ensure that the communities were well catered for in terms of good health.
Mr. Acheampong appealed to the people to use the facility and stop the open defaecation “free range method” because human excreta would go and pollute the water bodies which could cause water borne diseases like cholera, diarrhoea and others.
He thanked the people of Komanfokrom for the peaceful co-existence between GREL and the community and promised to come with more development projects base on the needs of the community
The chief of Komanfokrom, Nana Gyentsi Amoako X who received the keys on behalf of the community expressed his gratitude adding “GREL has redeemed its promised made about four months ago”.
He said the community would no longer visit the nearest bush to go to toilet because it was even dangerous visiting the bush.
He promised that a committee would be constituted as a management team to take the maintenance of the facility serious in order to qualify for more projects.
The chairman of ACLANGO (Association of Chiefs on whose Lands GREL Operates) who is also the Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX remarked that GREL was doing so well and often responded swiftly to the request of the communities it operated.
He commended the people of Komanfokrom for their cooperation during the construction of the facility.
From Peter Gbambila, Komanfokrom
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Interior Minister to brief Parliament on raid at Former BoG Governor’s residence
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, is set to appear before Parliament to provide details on the search warrant executed at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
This follows growing public outcry and demands for accountability after a team of heavily armed National Security operatives raided Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge home on March 19.
The incident, which saw officers disabling CCTV cameras and ransacking the property, has raised concerns about due process and the motives behind the operation.
Lawmakers, particularly from the Minority, have called for full disclosure on the legality and justification for the raid, insisting that Parliament must hold the government accountable for the actions of security agencies.
The Interior Minister is expected to clarify the basis for the search warrant and the allegations leading to the operation.
He is also expected to explain the role of National Security operatives and their conduct during the raid, why Dr. Addison’s residence was targeted, and whether similar actions are planned for other officials.
But Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga says the Interior Minister will not be available on March 25 adding that a later date will be announced for his appearance.
He also explained that the incident was not a raid but rather a properly executed search warrant carried out in accordance with the law.
“Law enforcement officers lawfully went there to conduct a search and it is perfectly lawful. And so using the word raid is clearly wrong,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Addison and his family remain distressed after the raid, with close associates describing the incident as traumatising and unwarranted.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Interior Ministry and WFP Deepen Partnership
Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has strengthened partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), commending them for their instrumental role tireless efforts in responding to disasters and emergencies in Ghana.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks during a courtesy call by Madam Aurore Rusiga, the Country Director for the WFP it his office in Accra.
Madam Rusiga emphasised WFP’s continued support to NADMO, which has included providing emergency food assistance, logistics support, and capacity-building programs.
Hon. Muntaka and Madam Rusiga also explored ways to leverage WFP’s expertise and resources to support the Ministry and its agencies.
