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SCC weekly aerobic activities: Yardstick for promoting healthy living.
It is often said that it is prudent to build wellness rather than treat a disease, which comes at a huge cost.
Concerning the above, the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC), a juvenile prison facility in Accra that plays a staunch role in the reformation, rehabilitation and safe custody of young offenders who have gone foul of the laws weekly organises aerobic activities.
The weekly aerobics activities are to boost healthy lifestyles among inmates and correctional officers at the facility.
Organised under the auspices of the Officer in Charge (OIC) at the facility, Deputy Director of Prisons, DDP Millicent Owusu, and powered by the Sports department, the weekly aerobics was to ensure that both officers and inmates were engaged in physical training activities that would help them keep fit all the time.
She gave a clarion call on officers to continue engaging themselves in aerobic activities held at the station because it is a yardstick for promoting healthy living and fighting lifestyle diseases.
DDP Owusu again made an ardent call that, regardless of one’s professional endeavour, it is important to constantly exercise.
That she underscored, was an ultimatum for doing away with some lifestyle diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and cancers among others.
In an interview with the Sports OIC at SCC, Superintendent Victoria Adu Amoah, indicated that organising aerobics, sporting activities and other physical training disciplines at the station was to create an enabling environment for officers to discharge their duties with renewed energy.
Using her entrenched position as the Sports OIC, she reiterated her commitment to continually engage officers in regular fun thrilling aerobic activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
Supt. Adu Amoah was optimistic that, if all individuals adhere to healthy lifestyle practices, which include drinking enough water, eating fruits and vegetables and eschewing bad lifestyles, there would be a healthy population with few conditions regarding lifestyle diseases.
By ASP Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah.
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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.
