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21-Member Governing Board of CSIR Inaugurated
A 21-member Governing Board of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was on Wednesday inaugurated with a mandate to strengthen research and innovation in the sustainable management of Ghana’s natural resources.
The Board is chaired by Professor Mark A. Taylor and include the following members: Mr. George Owusu-Ansah Amoah; Mr. Shadrack Kwadwo Amposah; Mr. Emmanuel Kwame Appiah-Adjei; Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare; Mr. Seidu Al-Hassan; Mr. William Agyei-Manu; Prof. George Obeng Adjei; Prof. Mike Y. Osei Atweneboana; Mr. Richard Tweneboah-Kodua; Prof. Paul Bosu; Madam Suweibatu Adam; Prof. Augustine Ocloo and Mr. Alexander Bogney Bewong.
The rest are Mr. Kwasi Etu-Bonde; Dr. Anastasia Yirenkyi Michaelina; Mr. Kennedy Ewuntomah; Mr. Samuel Adu-Gyamfi; Mr. Stephen Djaba; Mr. Eric Keyman Defor; and Madam Mary Nsiah-Asare.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), said the inauguration marked a significant step in positioning science, technology and innovation as key drivers of Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.
He explained that the Board’s core mandate is to promote, encourage and regulate the application of scientific and technological innovations for national development.
“As the highest governance authority of the CSIR, the Board is expected to provide strategic direction, exercise oversight, and ensure the effective performance of the Council’s functions,” Mr. Buah said.
He reminded members of their obligations under the CSIR Act, 1996 (Act 521), which tasks the Council with conducting research for the development and utilisation of Ghana’s natural resources.
He emphasised the need for research outcomes to extend beyond academic publications and laboratory work to address real national challenges.
The Acting Minister urged the Board to pursue strategic interventions in priority national programmes, including the Ghana School Feeding Programme, and to remain attentive to public concerns in order to advise government effectively.
He also encouraged stronger partnerships with the private sector, protection of intellectual property, and the transformation of research into commercially viable products and services.
Responding on behalf of the Chair, Prof. George Obeng Adjei thanked President John Dramani Mahama for appointing the members and assured the government of their commitment to the CSIR’s mandate.
“We are mindful of the responsibility entrusted to us and the trust that this function requires. We pledge to discharge our duties with diligence and humility, conscious of the strategic role the CSIR plays in Ghana’s development,” he said.
Prof. Adjei further cautioned that neglecting the mandate could have long-term consequences for the sustainability of Ghana’s natural assets.
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
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THE Times Ladies Association, a group consisting of female staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), on Monday commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a call on women to empower themselves through education, unity and healthy living to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The event, held at the NTC’s boardroom, was attended by management members and staff of the corporation and was to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on their role in society.
In her address, the President of the association, Mrs Georgina N.M Quaittoo, said the global celebration, marked annually on March 8, recognised the economic, political and social achievements of women while raising awareness about gender equality.
Although the international celebration fell on Sunday, she explained that the association decided to mark the occasion on March 9 to enable members to participate fully and commemorate the day in their own way.
Speaking on this year’s theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,’ and the global campaign theme: ‘Give to Gain,’ she the association had over the years worked tirelessly to support the growth and progress of the corporation despite the challenges they faced.
Urged members to commit themselves to deeper service to humanity and the advancement of women. She said women were unique, resilient and invaluable to society, stating that they deserved respect, appreciation, kindness and love for the vital roles they played in families, workplaces and communities.
According to her, members of the President, who is also the Editor of The Spectator newspaper, encouraged members to empower themselves academically and take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives and careers.
She also urged them to maintain healthy lifestyles by going for regular medical check-ups, exercise regularly, get enough rest and support one another.
Moreover, she advised members to accept leadership positions when given the opportunity and to exhibit qualities such as hard work, confidence, patience, compassion and responsibility in both their homes and workplaces.
Contributing, the Chanel Marketing and Circulation Manager, Mr Alfred Koomson, said women played critical roles in society and deserved to be supported and appreciated.
He urged men to recognise that they were often vulnerable species without the care, support and contributions of women in their lives.
He, therefore, commended women for the invaluable roles they play as mothers, caregivers, professionals and leaders, stressing that society would be incomplete without them.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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GHANA celebrated her 69th Independence Anniversary last Friday with colourful parades across all 16 regions of the country.
This year’s theme: ‘Reflect, Review, Reset,’ emphasised the importance of reflecting on the nation’s journey, assessing its current state, and planning for a brighter future.
At the Jubilee House, dignitaries present were President John Mahama, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, former Presidents, Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, behalf of the President, former President of Tanzania, and other distinguished guests.
The President, John Dramani Mahama, addressed the nation at the seat of government whiles Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives addressed their various assemblies on.
As part of the celebrations, school children paraded and displayed their marching skills whiles others performed cultural and other social activities to mark the day across the regions.
