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GIJ waives academic user fees for needy students
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The Ghana Institute of Journalism has waived academic user fees arrears for some 19 students of the institute. The gesture was in response to scholarship applications received from the affected students for the 2019/2020 academic year.
The 19 are made up of 15 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies students, five of whom are in Level 400, seven in Level 300 and two in Level 200. The remaining four are second year students offering Diploma in Communication Studies.
According to Dr. J. Sika Akoto, Registrar of the Institute, the Academic Affairs Unit was directed to register the beneficiaries for the 2019/2020 online second semester examinations, pending the completion of all internal processes for funds from the GIJ Fund Scholarship to be applied to defray the arrears.
The GIJ Fund Scholarship was instituted in 2019 by management of the institute to assist brilliant but needy students facing financial challenges, a major hindrance to students’ quest to build their capacity through quality education. The scholarship covers the tuition of continuing undergraduate students and in exceptional circumstances; support is extended to freshmen also.
The institute, in furtherance of this has instituted a mutual fund from its own Internally Generated Fund (IGF) to support the initiative.
Source: Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
