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National Honours and Awards 2023: President Akufo-Addo praises personalities for ‘exploits in favour of Ghana’

• President Akufo-Addo decorating Mr Henry Quartey

• President Akufo-Addo decorating Mr Henry Quartey

Men and women who had distinguished themselves in various aspects of national endeavours were decorated by President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Ad­do at the National Honours and Awards event held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday.

The recipients, with smiles and excitement, took turns to exchange pleasantries with the President as he adorned them with stunning medals and sashes.

President Akufo-Addo said the national event was organised sole­ly in recognition of the services offered by the recipients towards the development and prosperity of the country.

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“As President of the Republic, I can happily say that I am not aware of the political sympathies or views of the overwhelming ma­jority of today’s awardees. Their politics is of no moment to me, only their exploits in favour of Mother Ghana,” he noted.

The event was attended by hundreds of dignitaries, including the Vice President Dr. Mahamu­du Bawumia and the Minister of Finance Mr. Ken Ofori Atta.

The list of awardees included international development part­ners, health workers and members of the COVID-19 Task Torce, and the team which won the maritime boundary dispute against Cote d’Ivoire in 2017.

Other individuals also honoured for their distinguished services inluded Ms. Margaret Sophia Darkwah, the first female Com­missioner of Police; Prof. Akwasi Osei, former Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority; and Dr. Veronica Agartha Martinson, former Executive Director of the Cocoa Research Institute, Ghana.

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A picture is worth a thousand words and indeed, one of the striking images from the event was the interaction between Pres­ident Akufo-Addo and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Henry Quartey.

Here are some extracts of the event.

 By Spectator Reporter

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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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