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RMU, GMA gear up for 2025 Educational & Career Fair at RMU
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) in partnership with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) will host the 2025 Educational and Career Fair on April 8-9, under the theme, “Guiding tomorrow’s leaders to career choices in the maritime industry.”
The two-day event would provide the platform to foster meaningful interactions among students, faculty, maritime professionals, university partners and industry experts.
Speaking ahead of the event, the chairman of the Planning Committee, Dr Eric Duncan explained that the fair would not only highlight the educational opportunities at RMU but also promote collaboration between the university and a diverse range of stakeholders.
A key feature of the event, he noted, would be the keynote address by Mrs Magdalene Ofori-Addai, a distinguished Maritime Administrator, who would speak on the theme of the fair, offering her insights into the evolving maritime industry and its role in shaping future leaders.
He said, several other prominent speakers would also address critical topics affecting the maritime and environmental sectors.
He mentioned that, a Maritime Associate and Climate Champion, Madam Ogbugo, would make a presentation titled “The Role of Africa in Global Efforts to Tackle Climate Change,” discussing the continent’s contributions to combating environmental challenges while the Executive Director of Plastic Punch, Mr Richmond Kennedy Quarcoo, would provide a compelling analysis of environmental pollution in Ghana, with a focus on practical solutions for mitigating waste and pollution in maritime settings.
In addition he said, the Head of the Department of Electrical/Electronics at RMU, Dr Isaac Owusu-Nyarko, would present on the university’s Solar Farm project, exploring its future and the potential for sustainable energy solutions in the maritime industry.
A standout feature of the event, he stressed, would be a special presentation by the RMU Vocational Skills Training Centre (VSTC), highlighting its key role in equipping students with industry-relevant skills.
A major highlight of the event he disclosed, would be the honouring of individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of RMU and the maritime industry for their outstanding dedication and achievements.
The guest speaker for the event, Mrs Ofori-Addai, expressed optimism about the fair and committed to supporting the noble initiative that would bring young people closer to a credible career path.
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
