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SDA College of Education, Koforidua climaxes 60th anniversary with durbar
• Dr Cecilia Ofosua Odame (left), Pastor Prof. T.T. Ocran (middle) and
Mr. Seth Acheampong (right) posed for the camera after the programme
The SDA College of Education 60th anniversary celebration was climaxed with a durbar at Asokore near Koforidua last Sunday.
The theme for the one week programme was “60 years of Adventist Teacher Education in Ghana: Our Success, Our Challenges and the way Forward.”
The Acting Principal, Dr Cecilia Ofosua Odame recounted the numerous infrastructural development going on in the college and paid a glowing tribute to the government especially President Akufo-Addo for responding swiftly to their request for the fixing of the deplorable roads of the college.
According to her, the government through the Ministry of Highways had completed the first phase of the college’s 4.55 km road network and announced that the government had again released funds for the completion of college administration block and the ongoing 16- unit tutors quarters. Dr Cecilia Odame said that the college was established in 1962 with only 120 students but currently the student population was over 2,400 but lacked lecture theatres, and transportation for both students and tutors.
She, therefore, appealed to the government, philanthropists, NGOs and old students to provide the school with adequate and well equipped theatres or lecture halls, a 60 seater bus and a 16- seater minibus to cater for the current student population.
“It will go a long way to enable the college achieve its vision and mission for the building of the nation” she added.
Pastor Prof Robert Osei Bonsu, President of the West-Central African Division of the SDA Church, said the church had accepted the task of conveying to the world a message of God’s grace in establishing His ideas on earth.
The Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, in a speech read on his behalf said “education transforms lives and enables unimaginable development of persons and states and without it no one could beat poverty, diseases, marked inequalities and environmental degradation.”
SDA College of Education
He said no nation could account for quality education without accounting for the quality of its teachers and, therefore, called on colleges of education to adopt the 21st century skills such as, critical thinking, communication collaboration and creativity to enable the youth gain employment to develop the nation.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Seth Acheampong read President Akufo-Addo’s address while the President of the Southern Ghana Union Conference of the SDA, Pastor Dr T. T. Ocran chaired the programme.
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North-East Regional Minister reaffirms commitment to combating insecurities
The North-East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has reaffirmed his commitment to combating insecurities, including armed robbery by implementing effective measures designed to safeguard lives and property.
He emphasised the importance of a coordinated approach involving law enforcement agencies, community engagement and preventive strategies to enhance security in the region.
The Minister’s remarks come in response to rising concerns about safety and the need for a robust framework to protect citizens.
He urged the community to collaborate with authorities to ensure a safer environment for all.
Speaking to residents and local security officials, Minister Tia recognised the concerns of commuters who often face attacks on major highways.
He assured them that his administration would collaborate closely with the Upper East Regional Minister and security agencies to formulate an effective response to increasing security threats.
“The safety of our citizens is our top priority. We will enhance security operations in high-crime areas, boost police patrols, and set up emergency response teams to address any threats promptly,” he stated
He appealed to the police and other security agencies to beef up security to clamp down on the high rate of indiscipline.
“Indiscipline is gradually rearing its ugly head in our once peaceful and morally respected the region. Its unfortunate our township is drifting away from the way for which it was established by our forefathers. Its time we stamp authority on this anti-social canker,” he stated.
He appealed to residents to be vigilant and assist the police by reporting appropriately any incident they observed by so doing contribute to the prevention of violence.
Mr. Tia used the platform to caution people especially the youth against these illicit acts saying any person or group of persons caught engaging in any criminal activities would be dealt with severely to deter others.
He warned that the days of criminal gangs tormenting residents of the region were over, taking into account the preparedness of the security agencies to deal with the situation swiftly.
The Regional Minister bemoaned the fact that in recent times, a number of lives had been lost through robberies there called on residents to volunteer information to the security agencies in order to apprehend persons who were perpetrating various crimes in the region.
Residents in an interview with the Ghanaian Times were optimistic that these measures would put an end to the frequent attacks and promote safer travel through the region.
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Sports and Recreation Minister engages GFA on first day at work
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams officially assumed the leadership role of the sector on Monday February 10, 2025.2.10
As part of fist day at work activities, he convened a meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to discuss matters relating to stadium security and the progress of Ghana Football.
The main focus of the meeting centred primarily on enhancing safety and security at the various match venues stemming from the unfortunate incident that rocked the football fraternity resulting in the death of a fan of Asante Kotoko.
The incident took place recently in a league match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman football club at the Nana Koramansah Park at Nsoatreman.
Briefing the Minister on the status of investigations into the incident, the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo stated that it was being treated as a criminal matter.
He assured the Minister of the full cooperation of the GFA with the security agencies to help bring the perpetrators to book.
The Minister pointed out the seriousness in losing a fan at a match venue and assured that, anyone found culpable will not be shielded to escape punishment but will be made to face the full rigors of the law.
He went on to outline a number of engagements and steps taken by the GFA, including the suspension of the league, to restore the sanity of the Ghana Premiere League going forward.
According to the General Secretary, the GFA after engaging all its stakeholders have drafted an enhanced safety protocols for the various match venues and this will be made available to the Minister for his input and subsequent implementation.
For his part, the Minister intimated his resolve to find a lasting solution to the issue of hooliganism to improve stadium experience for fans.
Regarding facilities, he directed the Chief Director of the Ministry, together with the GFA, to constitute a team to re-assess the suitability of match venues for league matches across the country to agree on which venues meet the minimum standard per regulations.
He further directed the GFA to step up its “say no to hooliganism” campaign and enhance the education of all football fans, players and officials to comport themselves at match venues to forestall any future occurrence; adding that, he would continue to engage with the GFA regularly to enhance stadium attendance and bring football back to life.
The meeting concluded with the Minister calling for the full cooperation and support of all stakeholders to improve Ghana Football and other sports.
He said that he believed in focusing on finding solutions to the challenges in Ghana sports, rather than apportioning blame.
Source:MOSR
