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Nhyira is Miss Tourism Ghana 2022
• Christabel Nhyira Agyepong (seated), flanked by the judges
and Face of Volta (3rd from right)
A Native Of Jumapo in the Eastern Region, and third year Public Relations student, Christabel Nhyira Agyepong, 21, was on Friday, September 2, 2022, crowned this year’s Miss Tourism Ghana.
Nhyira whose hobbies are acting, reading, listening to music and watching movies wrested the crown from other 15 contenders after splendid performances throughout the contest.
Speaking to The Spectator after she was crowned, Nhyira said, she was excited for the crown, and that it was a dream come true.
“Help me promote Ghana, as l embark on the SWAG Ghana initiative,’S’, speaking the Ghanaian language, ‘W’, wearing Ghanaian attire, ‘A’ for appreciating the country and ‘G’ stands for growing the country’s resources,” she said.
The 23-year-old Wendy Mwinsun Wanye, Textile Design Technology graduate of Sunyani Technical University, who hails from the Upper West Region of Ghana was adjudged first Princess.
At the end, Oti Region’s Yaa Boatemaa Abbey, a graduate of Agricultural Technology who specialised in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology at the University for Development Studies (UDS), was also crowned the Second Princess.
The contestants after weeks of engaging in various competitions had to battle it out at the National Theatre for the ultimate winner.
They engaged in Talent Show, Specific Tourism, following this the number was cut down from 16 to five for them to answer questions from the judges.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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.
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
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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.
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.
