Editorial
Let’s strive for excellence
Ghanaians all over the country must not take things for granted and strive for mediocrity.
Mediocrity is not good and per the standard set for all programmes, we need to make sure that our yardstick dwells on excellence.
Striving for excellence in what we do is possible. All we need to do is to prepare the mind in the right direction to ensure that only the best is achieved for this country.
James Kwegyir Aggrey, an illustrious son of Ghana many years ago, said “only the best is good enough for Africa.” This should not only be a slogan but a yardstick with which we perform all activities in the country.
Our medical team in the health sector, for example, must always strive for the best in spite of the challenges they face so that patients who visit them will always be happy with their services. In the same way, architects in the country must also put in their best so that only excellent results can be experienced in this country.
If this is done, everybody will be happy since the best results are what will be made available to people everywhere.
The issue of excellence must not be joked with but become part of our culture so that only the best can be obtained for Ghana. This is possible so let us work hard and strive towards nothing but excellence and the best of all results.
Professionals in the country together with all workers must put in their best to obtain maximum results of their efforts in whatever they do in their fields of operations. If this is done, the optimum result will be obtained. This is achievable so let us strive towards it.
It is true that there are challenges all over, but if these challenges are not well tackled, better results can never be achieved and when this happens, the performance will be nothing but poor results.
The best countries in the world in terms of economic and political development worked hard to overcome their challenges. This is why today, they have achieved much to the admiration of many people all over the globe.
As a country, Ghana can achieve excellent results in whatever it does, if only its people can strive for the best. Let us, therefore, come together to achieve this purpose.
Editorial
ECG PowerApp: A mixed bag of technical issues, uncredited payment concerns
Dear Editor,
On February 18, 2020, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) PowerApp, a mobile application designed in-house by staff of ECG.
It was to improve its service delivery to its customers.
The development of the app also meant that customers of ECG would now have the opportunity to purchase power and pay bills using their mobile phones.
That means customers of ECG would no longer have to join long queues to purchase power, but could now do that at their own convenience and in the comfort of their homes.
According to the Communication Officer, the PowerApp has increased annual revenue growth for the company.
He said as of April 2024, the new application system had increased its annual revenue growth by 128 per cent as compared to the old system at negative seven per cent.
Despite these reasons for which the app was developed and the benefits it has brought to ECG, there have been growing concerns among a section of the public on its use.
Some have argued that they were not credited after using the app to recharge their prepaid meter while the money was deducted from their MoMo accounts.
Such experience has made some customers vow not use the app to recharge their prepaid meters but rather go to prepaid vendors nearby to purchase credit. Some are even prepared to travel to far places to purchase prepaid credits.
I think such experience does not speak well of ECG because it could affect public trust in the company in its service delivery. This is the more reason why the ECG has to take the concerns raised by its customers seriously.
Kofi Bruce,
Mampong
Editorial
Our women can deliver
Dear Editor,
I write to congratulate the women that have so far caught the attention of President John Dramani Mahama for ministerial appointment.
So far, over 10 women have been vetted already and they all gave a very good account of themselves and I hope that they perform to the best of their abilities.
This is a good sign from President Mahama who demonstrated a strong resolve to provide an enabling environment for the women to be part of decision making by choosing a woman as his Vice President.
And true to his word, a number of women have been appointed in ministerial positions and others as presidential staffers.
I believe the other appointments to come would also have women making the cut.
This would be a morale booster for the young women out there who thinks that their position is the kitchen or in a man’s house as a wife.
This is a clear case of women given the urge to aim to rise above what society and traditional norms have set for them. I wish them well.
Maame Atta,
Kokompe
