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Mepe queen warns teenage girls against early sex

• Queen of Mepe, Mama Sreku

Queen of Mepe, Mama Sreku

The  Queen of Mepe Traditional Area (MTA), Mama Sreku, has cautioned teenage girls against early sex, advising them to focus on their studies to become responsible adults in future.

She asked the young girls, especially, to stay away from sex because they could become preg­nant and pose social and economic problems to their families.

According to her, getting preg­nant when one was not ready would only compound the huge problems that come with it.

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Mama Sreku said this when she addressed guests at the press launch of the Tongu Union of Chiefs at Juapong in the Dorfor Traditional Area of the North Tongu District of the Volta Region.

According to Mama Sreku, the youth are full of energy and want to be engaged in a lot of things but cautioned that that energy must be put to good use.

She reminded teenage girls of the challenges they would face if they become pregnant before mar­riage or become victims of early marriage.

“The girls must be aware that many future opportunities may elude them while the boys that made them pregnant would walk around freely. These boys would continue with their education and become responsible people but would not return to the victims. This is why our girls must be ex­tremely cautious.”

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To this end, she advised parents to bring their wards up dutifully to grow into responsible adults, and asked the youth, particularly the girls, to endeavour to learn a trade to enable them to become self-em­ployed and economically indepen­dent.

The queen advised the youth to cherish and protect the rich culture of their respective areas because culture and tradition remain as the lifeline of every society, and undermining it would retard devel­opment.

She urged the youth to treasure their cultural values, such as dance and mother tongue among others, for the benefit of the present and the future generations.

A teacher who led the Volo D.A JHS Culture troupe to perform at the ceremony, Ms Helen Wotordzor, said the troupe was formed two years ago to participate in a Dis­trict Arts and Culture competition which they ended in second posi­tion.

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Ms Wotordzor explained that the enthusiasm students showed had improved discipline and brought to an end students’ absenteeism and lateness to school because mem­bers of the troupe who absented themselves from school or late were suspended.

From Samuel Agbewode, Juapong

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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.

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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.

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Source: Myjoyonline.com

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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.

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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.

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He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.

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