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NGO enhances youth ICT competence in Wa
As part of efforts to enhance the computer skills and competencies of the youth in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region, a non-profit information technology-based organisation, Yison Tech Hub, has organised a free 10 weeks intensive training on web incubation and business development for the youth in the municipality.
The organisation which sought to empower the youth in the areas of innovation, creativity technology and entrepreneurship took the participants through practical and theoretical lessons to prepare them for the job market.
The training formed part of a series of training programmes earmarked for the youth in the area by the organisation.
The Chief Executive Officer of the entity, Mr Issahaque Serikpera Naa, who made this known on Tuesday during an interview with The Spectator here stated that although they aimed at improving the Information Technology (IT) skills of the youth, his outfit was roping in more young women to actively participate in the training programme.
“We do not want the youth to be unproductive that is why we have spread our tentacles to include people who have completed Senior High School and tertiary institutions as well as unemployed graduates, among others,” he said.
He said that the training would continue unabated to ensure that a greater number of the youth were equipped with IT skills and were capable of starting their own businesses, adding that the organisation was putting measures in place to cater for unmarried young ladies with babies.
“Participants do not need any skills to be able to join the training, we only need your commitment, because we are out to train the youth and equip them with knowledge, skills, disposition and confidence in both technology and entrepreneurship,” Mr Naa stated.
He mentioned that they were dedicated to promoting technology innovation for rapid prototyping of budding ideas, innovation of local businesses, technical support for startups and promotion of youth entrepreneurship in the region.
He appealed to the various participants who would take part in subsequent training programme to put in more efforts in order to build their skill and become ambassadors of the training.
From Lydia Fordjour and Rafia Abdul-Razak, Wa
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COP Yohuno takes over from Dr.Dampare as new IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service.
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Minister for the Interior Urges European Union to Improve on Collaboration and Support
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the European Union (EU) for its continuous support and initiatives in Ghana and urged the Union to enhance collaboration and support with the Ministry and its agencies.
Ghana takes security issues seriously and will do everything possible to protect the peace and maintain security in the country, the Minister assured.
Other areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting aimed to improve the Ghana Prisons Service, particularly decongestion and equipment improvement.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the EU, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly.
The delegation assessed the EU’s Defence and Security initiative in Ghana, as well as supporting the country’s security and defence capabilities.
The initiative is part of the EU’s integrated approach to tackling instability and insecurity challenges in the region.
The EU Security and Defence Initiative (EU SDI) in the Gulf of Guinea region is geared towards strengthening the security and defence capabilities of Ghana and effectively respond to security threats.
