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UG holds thanksgiving service
The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, last Friday held its 75th anniversary thanksgiving service to climax the year-long celebration and to recognise God’s divine providence and sustenance in the affairs of the institution.
There were two separate ser¬vices held for the same purpose, both Christian and Islamic where staff and students of the Univer¬sity.
This year’s anniversary is under the theme: “Nurturing Resilience: Adopting Technology, Embracing Humanism.”
At the Islamic service, the Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Armiyau Shuaib, said gratitude to God was a virtue, principle of divine character and a product of the faith that one upholds.
“His interventions at differ¬ent phases of our development must be acknowledged. God even inspires himself to be thankful for the deeds he has bestowed on us,” he said.
In his sermon, Sheikh Shuai¬brecognised the pacesetters and predecessors of the university and prayed for blessings for the current management to continue to train people to transform the society.
On his part, Managing Director of Japan Motors, Mr Salem Kalmoni said his family has approved the pioneering initiative to construct a state-of-the-art mosque com¬plex which would resonate with the eminence of the University of Ghana.
The mosque would house a conference room, lecture hall and administrative offices.
This followed appeals from the leadership of the Legon Muslim Society to have the mosque -built in the mid-70s- expanded, due to the increasing population of the university.
The President of the Society, Dr Osman Alhassan, said they were eager to see a befitting mosque in terms of size and quality thereby making worship much fruitful.
Regarding religious tolerance, he expressed that the Muslim com¬munity has made strides over the past through dialogues between students and the leadership.
Officiating Imam of the Madina Zongo Mosque, Suleiman Moham¬med Alhassan, led the congre¬gation in prayers to seek God’s favour and blessings on the Univer¬sity.
The function had the Vice Chan¬cellor of the University, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, some lead¬ing Muslim clerics and Principal Officers of the University in atten ¬dance.
By Yunusah Essandoh
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Government, GoldFields,reach agreement on Damang Mine
The Government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have reached an amicable agreement on a transitional plan for the Damang Mine.
The operational modalities of the transition involve issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending parliamentary ratification in
May 2025.
Under the new arrangement, Goldfields will resume open-pit mining during the transition period, safeguarding jobs and conducting feasibility studies to establish Damang’s reserves and mine life.
At the same time, the processing of existing stockpiles will continue under the supervision of a joint management team composed of representatives from the Government of Ghana
and Goldfields. The two parties will work in good faith to secure a successful transition and eventual transfer of a viable mine to Ghanaian ownership.
Both parties have agreed to advance discussions in good faith on the renewal of the lease for the Tarkwa mine, due in 2027, and pledged to work together to enhance Ghana’s
potential in the mining sector as a favourable investment destination,
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Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57
In an exciting turn for Ghana’s fashion industry, celebrated designer Ophelia Crossland has officially assumed leadership of Nineteen57, the iconic menswear brand founded by her husband, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD).
This transition follows KOD’s recent appointment as Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President—a prestigious national role that reflects his continued service to Ghana on a global scale.
With this new chapter in public service, the reins of Nineteen57 have now passed to Ophelia Crossland, who will take on both the day-to-day operations and creative direction of the brand.
Ophelia Crossland, the CEO and founder of her eponymous womenswear label, brings over a decade of experience in luxury fashion.
Known for her keen eye for detail and mastery in haute couture, her leadership is expected to usher in a new era for Nineteen57—one that blends timeless African sophistication with modern sensibilities for the stylish gentleman.
“Nineteen57 has always stood for bold sophistication and African excellence,” said Ophelia Crossland. I’m excited to build on that legacy and explore new creative horizons with the team,” she said.
The transition marks a defining moment for the fashion power couple—Ophelia taking the creative lead in fashion innovation while KOD serves the nation in his new diplomatic role.
Together, they continue to elevate Ghana’s presence across fashion and governance.
