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Thumbs up to fathers who go the extra mile
Men who move tooth and nail to cater for their families cannot go unnoticed and the occasion of Father’s Day offers an opportunity to highlight their good deeds.
Gone are the days when the occasion of Father’s Day was just like a ‘passing cloud’, over time it has garnered wide support and is increasingly becoming popular.
Whilst one bad nut could spoil the soup, all fathers cannot be put under one umbrella as ‘irresponsible’ since many go to the extent of providing adequately for their families.
On the occasion of Father’s Day, which falls tomorrow, The Spectator doffs hat to all responsible fathers.
A cursory look at the various sectors of the economy reveals that men seem to stand tall and work tirelessly to provide for their families but some also go out of their way to provide for others.
The Spectator appreciates all responsible fathers and hopes that the ‘bad nuts’ would take cue and amend their ways.
Many responsible fathers go the extra mile to make life easy for their families. Captured below are few of the great men out there: Mr Samuel Boateng popularly known as Adanfo for instancerecounted to The Spectator how he has been selling yoghurt over 30years and has managed to put his three sons through tertiary school.
He said, “I did not get the opportunity to have formal education as I would have wished. This encouraged me to do all that I can to help my children have the best education.” He wished that the Fan Milk Company would give him one of their retail outlets to manage as he is aging and can no longer ride the bicycle like before.
Mr Kofi Adda, a 50-year-old teacher and father of five whose wife abandoned him many years ago also confidently recounted how he ‘metamorphosed’ into a mother to cater for the needs of her daughters as mothers do especially on menstrual education.
Although it has not been easy for him, he says his children through his efforts must grow into responsible adults and would do his best to make that happen.
Ms Hannah Mensah, a 43 year old Banker also said she holds posthumous father’s day celebration for her late father who singlehandedly raised her. She says though he is not alive, she is proud of the work he did to raise her into a responsible adult.
The stories are endless of great fathers all over and they,indeed, deserve to be celebrated.
Happy Father’s Day!
By Portia Hutton-Mills
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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.
