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Ursula Ekuful commissions six-unit one-storey classroom
The Minister of Communications and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, last Friday, commissioned a six-unit one-story classroom block for the teachers and pupils of the St Augustine’s Anglican Basic School in Dansoman, a suburb of Accra.
The facility, which includes both male and female washrooms, teachers’ common-room, is expected to ease pressure on the existing school building and increase enrollment in the community.
It was funded by the MP with some additional financial support from the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly.
Addressing traditional heads, the clergy, assembly members of the constituency, teachers and other invited dignitaries at the commissioning of the school building, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful said, the provision of educational infrastructure for the constituents was one of her mayor priority areas.
She said under her leadership as the MP for the Ablekuma West Constituency, she had embarked on the construction of massive educational projects to enhance teaching and learning, and as well increase students’ enrollment.
Mrs Owusu-Ekuful said, through the collaborative efforts with the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly, a nine-unit two-storey classroom block was commissioned for the Akweibu Basic School, stressing “another nine-unit two-storey block had been handed over to the St Margaret Mary Senior High School.”
She added that a six-unit one-storey building was also handed over to the Ebenezer A.M.E Zion Basic School, in effort to address the challenges facing some of the schools in her constituency.
She said her constituents would be witnessing the commissioning of some other ongoing projects, such as roads, a health facility, and a school block among others before the end of 2023.
The Municipal Chief Executive Officer for Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly, Mr George Cyril Bray, said the Assembly had over the years collaborated with the MP, in addressing the needs of the people living in the community.
He said the Assembly was sourcing funding to provide more classroom blocks, a library and ICT center, and the provision of desks for schools.
The Ghana Education Service Head of Human Resources Unit of Ablekuma West Assembly, Mr Francis Bantadton, thanked the MP and the Assembly for their support in the promotion of quality education within the municipality.
BY BERNARD BENGHAN
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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.
