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Re-inforce civic values in children-Mrs.Edith Akpene Awudor
The Ga West Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Edith Akpene Awudor has stressed the need to re-inforce civic values in children in the country.
According to her, such initiative would help re-orient children’s attitude toward playing positive roles in democratic governance.
She gave the advice during a sensitisation programme to commemorate the 2023 citizenship week celebration with students at the Amasaman Municipal Assembly Basic School in Accra yesterday.
It was on the theme “30 years of consolidating constitutional democracy and building National Cohesion: The role of Ghanaian Child.”
Mrs Awudor said the week celebration was to create awareness and sustain the awareness of principle and objectives of the 1992 constitution.
She said the goal of the Annual Citizenship week was to remind pupils of their responsibilities as agents of change and future leaders to help build a peaceful country.
The Director the children were future leaders and change agents in peace building hence the NCCE to catch them young.
She said the ability of Ghana to sustain its democratic gains depends on a disciplined citizenry exhibiting values of good governance.
Mrs Awudor encouraged the students to study assiduously to become responsible adults in the country.
She called on Ghanaians to foster national unity and live in harmony, respect rights of others, promote the name of Ghana, respect the symbols of the nation and promote among the people of Ghana the culture of political tolerance.
The Assemblyman for Amasaman Electoral Area, Mr Love Alister urged the students to abide by the rules and regulations of the school and shun bad companies.
“As students be agents of change in your schools, communities and avoid bad company and promote unity all levels,” She added.
The Assemblyman called on stakeholders to collaborate with the NCCE to sensitise the public especially children on their civic rights and responsibilities in the country.
BY ANITA NYARKO-YIRENKYI
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
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Ghana Tourism Authority acts on concerns of minors allegedly taken to Hotel in Accra New Town.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken swift action following reports circulating on social media regarding an incident involving minors allegedly taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.
The case has been formally reported to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for investigation.
In line with their mandate to ensure safety and compliance in the tourism and hospitality sector, our CEO Mrs.Maame Efua Houadjeto delegated a team from the GTA Head Office, Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO, Special Duties and Mr Ekow Sampson, Deputy CEO, Operations who joined the Greater Accra Regional Director, Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah, and the Deputy Director of Marketing, Ms. Clara Nketiah, to visit the said facility.
The objective was to verify the facts on the ground and take necessary regulatory action.
They commended the Ghana Police Service for their co-operation and continued support in the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the team inspected Royal Dede Beach Resort, which has been converted into a hostel under new management without official notification to the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The team discovered that the hostel’s operations were not in compliance with the L. I 2239. Meanwhile the operator has been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the Authority for the necessary regulation.
“We remind all accommodation operators that the Tourism(Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239) mandates every facility to register and obtain a license from the GTA before commencing operations.
This regulation ensures quality, safety, and compliance across the industry,” they noted.
The GTA they said, remains committed to safeguarding the public and upholding the highest standards in the hospitality sector and urged
the public to report suspicious or non-compliant facilities to the nearest GTA office.
