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NMC inaugurates New Times Corporation board
The new board of the New Times Corporation (NTC) has been inaugurated with a call for harmony.
The beautiful ceremony took place at the forecourt of the NTC in Accra on Monday, August 19, 2024.
The new board is chaired by former Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Art and Communication(UNIMAC), Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo.
Other members are Mr. Kwesi Adjei Kersi, Dr. Theresa Larteley Adu, Ambassador Lawrence Roland Satuh, Dr. Charity Binka, Mr. Julio De-Medeiros Esq.,Mr. Samuel S Sarfo, Mr. Abdul Moomin Gbana and the Managing Director, Mr. Martin Adu Owusu.
This was in accordance with article 168 of the Constitution and section 2(1) (e) of the Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449), in consultation with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Addressing the ceremony, the Chairman of the National Media Commission, Mr.Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo charged the board, management and staff to work in harmony.
According to him, a cordial working relationship would go a long way to positively impact the prospects of the Corporation.
He urged the new board to help the management achieve their set targets, particularly, the acquisition of a new Web offset printing machine.
Mr.Ayeboafo the composition of the new board was to ensure they satisfied the varied skill set needed for the betterment of the Corporation.
The New Board Chairman, Prof.Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, expressed appreciation to the NMC for an opportunity to serve the nation in this capacity.
Prof.Kwansah-Aidoo was optimistic that the members on the board would help him champion the set objectives for NTC.
He urged Management and Staff to offer them the necessary support within the period.
The Managing Director of NTC, Mr.Martin Adu Owusu congratulated and welcomed the new board.
He said regardless of the challenges NTC has made some strides and was optimistic that with support of the board the fortunes of the Corporation will even be brighter.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
