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70th anniversary cloth, logo unveiled by Wesley Grammer Old Students Association
The Wesley Grammar Old Students Association (WESGOSA), last Saturday unveiled its 70th anniversary cloth and logo for its celebration set for 2026.
The unveiling was done by Mr Alexander Konadu and Mr Proper Bani, the National Security Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama.
Saturday’s event was part of activities lined up for the launch of the Wesley Grammar Senior High School (SHS) 70th anniversary celebrations on the theme ‘70 Years of Holistic Methodist Education: The Role of Stakeholders in Embracing the New Technology of the Future.’
Speaking at the launch, the Headmistress of the school, Mrs Barbara Juliet Takyiwaa Thompson, said the school was faced with a number of challenges despite producing prominent individuals in society since its establishment.
Some of the challenges she highlighted were the stalled 12-unit classroom block, lack of an ultra-modern Assembly Hall, administration block, refurbished science laboratories, a school and duty bus, staff bungalows and flats, the asphalting of the inner roads of the school, and the lack of adequate dormitories.
According to her, addressing these challenges would enhance teaching and learning.
Mrs Thompson paid homage to the founding fathers of the school for laying the foundation and also thanked the Gbawe Kwatei Royal Family for the release of land for the establishment of a school.
Speaking on the theme, Mr Bani underscored the need to blend investment in technology with the school’s enduring Methodist values of discipline, service, and integrity.
“We live in an age where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives-how we learn, work, and engage with the world. Artificial Intelligence, robotics, digital learning platforms, and global connectivity are redefining education and human interaction,” Mr Bani stated.
He, therefore, urged all stakeholders, including teachers, students, alumni, parents, the church, and society, to embrace the new technologies to enhance education delivery at the school.
Mr Bani advised parents and alumni to guide students in responsible use of new technologies and also invest, mentor, and support them to ensure that the school thrive in the new digital era.
For his part, the Executive Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and an alumni of the school, Professor Peter Quartey, appealed for renewed alumni support to drive the school’s development.
By Benjamin Arcton –Tettey
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National Service Authority gets new Director-General
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially welcomed a new Director-General, Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, following a brief handing-over ceremony at its headquarters on Tuesday.
The event marked the formal transfer of leadership from the outgoing Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi, to Ms. Seddoh. Management and staff of the Authority attended the ceremony.
Mr. Gyamfi used the occasion to thank staff for their support during his tenure.
He encouraged them to give the same cooperation to Ms. Seddoh to ensure the continued growth and impact of the Authority.
Ms. Seddoh expressed appreciation to government for the confidence placed in her.
She promised to build on the achievements of her predecessor and called for teamwork, dedication and innovation to help the NSA deliver on its mandate to support national development.
Management of the Authority pledged their full support to the new leadership as the organisation enters its next phase.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NSA board sets up committee to supervise digital reforms
The Governing Board of the National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the inauguration of a Transition and Implementation Steering Committee (TISC) to oversee the Authority’s digital transformation agenda.
According to the Board, the move follows a letter dated 17 June 2025 from the Office of the President to the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment directing the suspension of the existing deployment system, calling for an audit of its operations and instructing the design and deployment of a new digital platform.
The Board explained that the audit had been completed and had found the existing system unsatisfactory.
It indicated that the Minister had written to the Board to begin the necessary legal processes to ensure the contract for the audited system, which expired in August 2025, would not be renewed, and to take further steps toward designing and deploying a new digital platform that would guarantee transparency, security and real-time verification of service personnel postings.
It stressed that the TISC had been established to ensure a smooth and orderly transition from the current National Service Scheme digital platform to a new ICT-led system aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
The Authority outlined the Committee’s mandate as overseeing the phased migration from the legacy system, directing the design and deployment of a modern digital platform, and supervising its operationalisation across core functions including personnel enrolment, postings, payroll, allowances and scheme administration.
It further noted that acting under the directives of the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment and deriving authority from the NSA Board, the TISC has the power to issue instructions to NSA departments and engage external partners necessary to achieve its mandate through the Governing Board.
The Authority named Dr. Wisdom Atiwoto, a member of the NSA Board and Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Health, as chair of the Committee.
Other members include Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, Mr. Shadrack Mensah, Ms. Elorm Goh, Mr. Benjamin Freeman Kusi, Ms. Jennifer Opong, Dr. Stephan Nwolley, Mr. Koku Abotsi, Mr. Japhet Kuntu, Mr. Nabil Abubakar Hussayn and Ms. Regina Obenewa Penrose as Secretary.
The NSA Board assured the public and stakeholders of its commitment to innovation, accountability and excellence in service delivery.
It emphasised that there would be no disruption in the fulfilment of its obligations to national service personnel as outlined in the National Service Act, Act 1119 (2024), and indicated that updates on the Committee’s progress would be communicated in due course.
With the collective expertise of its members, the TISC is expected to deliver a robust and future-ready platform that will anchor the next phase of the National Service Scheme’s operations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
