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Risking for nothing: Private security guards paid GH¢100 as monthly salary?
● Some members of the Upper West Regional Youth Parliament
Private security guards (watchmen) in the Upper West Region are said to be underpaid as they received between GH₵100 and GH₵399.00 as their monthly salary.
This was among a number of findings of a study that was launched into the activities of private security operatives in the Upper West Region following the recent murder and disappearance of private security guards in the Wa Municipality of the region.
The research which was conducted by the Upper West Youth Parliament titled “Assessing Private Security Accountability in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region” involved 50 respondents which included private security guards, staff of private security companies and owners of facilities that engaged the services of the security guards.
For a job that was of a high risk, the study revealed that persons who were engaged in the field were mostly not given any training or logistics to better protect themselves, making it riskier than was expected.
Presenting the findings to the media at a meeting at Wa, the Speaker of the Youth Parliament, Mr James Baba Anabiga expressed concern over the salary that was paid to persons engaged in the service and said it was nothing to write home about considering the risk involved.
“These are mostly married men with children who do not even live around their places of work, they have to ride several kilometres to get to their workplaces only to take such meagre amount at the end of the month”, he lamented.
He explained that among the group, older men who were engaged as private security guards for schools were the least paid as they did not have any job contract to even show how much they received.
“Many of the security guards are old men and some do not take even up to GH₵200.00 a month yet have to stay at their workplaces which are mostly in isolated places through the night without any logistics to protect them,” he said.
He revealed that those who were engaged through private security companies received less salaries even though their companies were paid above GH₵600.00.
The study, he said, uncovered that young men rejected the job for the old men to do due to the meagre salaries they were paid.
The Youth Parliament further suggested that the aged watchmen be withdrawn from such job and rolled onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
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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.
