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‘Provide recreational centers at tourist site’
The Director in-Charge of Monitoring and Evaluation of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Dr George Asafo Adjei has said that although the tourism sector is receiving some attention from government with the development of key tourism sites, alot more needs to be done to maximise the benefits of the sector.
According to him, there was the need to develop tourism along the value chain, adding that “we need to link tourism development with all its accompaniments such as entertainment, food joints and other side attractions to sustain the interest of tourists who would flock into the country.
He said this in an interview with The Spectator on the sidelines of a day’s regional sensitisation workshop organised by GIPC to create awareness on its mandate and service delivery at Techiman in the Bono East Region.
He indicated that it was not enough to just draw tourists into the country without the favourable conditions to sustain and generate their interest.
“Most tourists want something that would generate their interest rather than merely visiting tourism sites. We need to ensure that the 10 or 15 minutes a tourist will spend at tourism sites is something she or he will take away or remember. There could be things like cultural displays performed by local people at these sites,” he emphasised.
Among the objectives of the workshop was to share the insights of the region’s untapped economic potentials and opportunities among others.
Dr Asafo Adjei charged the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council to liaise with GIPC to develop a business plan to push for the region’s development.
The Bono East Region, he noted must leverage its tourism potentials as well as agribusiness which the region abounds in to fast track the development of the area.
He also called for the improvement in infrastructure such as roads, hospitals and hotels which he said were very critical to attract investors into the new region.
The Bono East Regional Minister, Kwasi Adu Gyan on his part commended GIPC for extending their activities to the region and expressed the hope this would go long way to speed up the implementation of the area.
He explained that government believes that development begins from the Municipal and District Assemblies through implementation of local content and urged the participants to make use of the knowledge acquired through the workshop.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Techiman
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VP Opoku-Agyemang chairs Armed Forces Council
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is chair of the newly appointed Armed Forces Council.
Established under Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, the Council provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined.
In his address to the Council members, President Mahama emphasised their critical role in the military’s governance and administration.
He underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to modernising the Armed Forces to address evolving security threats, ranging from terrorism and cybercrime to climate-related challenges.
“The responsibility placed on your shoulders as a Council is one of great national importance,” President Mahama stated.
He added that “The strength of our Armed Forces depends not only on the bravery of the men and women in uniform but also on the leadership policies and decisions that guide them.”
The president’s key priorities include capacity-building programs to enhance personnel skills, investment in modern military technology and equipment, enhanced infrastructure development, and improved welfare and support systems for military personnel and their families.
President Mahama also highlighted the increasing role of technology in modern warfare, urging the Council to embrace innovation and data-driven security solutions in developing the nation’s defence strategy.
The President emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships with ECOWAS, the African Union, and international allies to address global security threats.
The President called on the Council to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within the Armed Forces, stressing that corruption and misconduct have no place in the military.
He expressed gratitude to the outgoing members of the Armed Forces Council for their dedicated service. He congratulated the newly sworn-in members, expressing confidence in their ability to serve with honour, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to Ghana.
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Muntaka sworn in as Member of Armed Forces Council
President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Ghana Armed Forces Council at the Ministry of Defence in Accra.
The Council is responsible for advising the President on defence policy, military administration, and operational readiness.
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, was among those sworn in as a member of the Council, with H.E. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang serving as Council Chairperson.
The President urged the new Council members to approach their roles with dedication and a clear vision, emphasising the importance of their work in shaping the future of the Ghana Armed Forces, stressing the need to modernise the military and enhance its operational capabilities.
He reaffirmed the critical role of the military in governance and thanked the military officers and their families for their service and sacrifice.
The Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in her remarks, assured the President that the Council will serve diligently, loyally, and with patriotic zeal to reset the Ghana Armed Forces.
Other members of the Council include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, CWO. Daniel Addo, Brig-General (Rtd) Fuseini Iddrisu, and Nancy Dakwa Ampofo Esq.
