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Alajo Mantse installs development queen
As part of his fifth anniversary since his ascension to the throne as Alajo Mantsɛ, Nii Armah Ajoor II has installed a Development Queen.
At a ceremony held last Saturday, at the palace, Business Consultant, Entrepreneur and Public Relations Expert, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia was inaugurated as the Noyaa Manyɛ (Development Queen), Naa Ayeley Osongor I.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nii Armah Ajoor II was optimistic that her inclusion would go a long way to positively improve the lives of people in the community.
He called on the people of Alajo to ensure unity which is a catalyst for development, adding that there was a need for infrastructural development to give the community a facelift.
Against this backdrop, he called on well-meaning individuals in the community to contribute their quota to turn the fortunes of Alajo around.
He said over the period under his five years reign, he has facilitated some infrastructural development in the area of sports, roads, health, and education among others.
For this reason, he said, the focus this year was to ensure they get a befitting lorry station and a market to boost the local economy.
In her address, the Noyaa Manyɛ, Naa Ayeley Osongor I, expressed her excitement for the honour done her, and revealed that they have already started work on some projects as well as developed a blueprint for the community.
Regarding the construction of a lorry station, she stated that engineers had completed surveying, drawings and costing and were currently at the mobilising stages.
Naa Ayeley Osongor I, revealed that next month, they will enroll women in the community on beads making, pastries and other programmes.
She mentioned that some financial literacy programmes were in the offing, adding that they would also help traders get some capital injection through collaborations with financial institutions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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