Hot!
Keep environment clean – Essikado Queen tells school children
Nana Ekua Kodua II (middle) assisted by Madam Mary Perpertua Kwakuyi (right)
and Madam Flora O. Kwafo jointly planting a seedling
School children all over Ghana have been asked to be good ambassadors of the environment in order to enjoy the country tomorrow.
School children must preach cleanliness and the protection of the environment to avoid people from throwing plastics and other pollutants indiscriminately to protect the environment from further destruction.
The Paramount Queen of the Essikado Traditional Area in the Western Region, Nana Ekua Kodua 11 told school pupils at the celebration of the World Environment Day at Essikado in the Western Region under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”.
She said today’s pollution was caused by the handling of many different plastics which were used to contain items bought in stores and market areas.
She said after reaching their destinations, the proper disposal of these plastics were not adhered to but rather thrown away anyhow and the least wind and rain water would convey all these plastics to other lands and water bodies thereby causing an eye sore.
A representative from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mr. Ben Franklin also said children should be able to spread the good news to protect the environment and preserve it for the benefit of the future.
The Headmistress of St. Mark Anglican Basic School, Madam Flora O. Kwafo said tree planting would give shade and protect the school buildings from being blown off by the wind.
She was grateful to Goshen Global Vision for embarking on tree planting to protect the environment and promised to make the pupils develop interest in protecting the trees around the school and in their communities.
The Executive Director of Goshen Global Vision (GGV), Madam Mary Perpetua Kwakuyi said 8,250 different species of tree seedlings including fruit trees would be shared to various institutions including Takoradi Technical University and other tertiary institutions for planting.
She urged the pupils to carry the message everywhere in order to bring drastic changes in the way plastics were handled.
Madam Kwakuyi told the pupils to develop a habit of picking all plastics around the school compound and their communities to reduce the pollution taking place throughout the country due to the poor handling of plastic materials.
She told the pupils to talk to their parents to refuse taking many plastic materials from the market areas and the stores when they went shopping in order to reduce the plastics always brought home.
Some refuse containers were donated to the schools for use.
From Peter Gbambila-Essikado
Hot!
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
Hot!
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.
