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Women in colour 2025 graduates 18 girls in painting
A total of 18 underprivileged girls have successfully completed a skills development programme in painting, under the “Women in Colour 2025” campaign—a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young women through vocational training in a male-dominated industry.
The initiative – launched through a partnership between the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the M&K Ghana Limited and the Nneka Foundation – is part of ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and economic empowerment.
It also aligns with the objectives of Ghana’s Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 which supports women’s equal participation in decision making.
The one-month programme provided the beneficiaries with both theoretical and practical training, including an intensive internship experience. At the end of the training, the graduates were presented with painting kits to serve as start-up resources as they begin their careers.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, praised M&K Ghana Limited for their commitment to social impact and their role in creating sustainable pathways for young women.
She noted that such initiatives are critical to equipping women with marketable skills, reducing vulnerability, and promoting financial independence.
She congratulated the graduands and encouraged them to remain confident, innovative, and committed to their personal growth and contribution to national development.
Held under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women through Skills Development,” the event signaled a growing movement to open up non-traditional career paths for women and create lasting opportunities for self-reliance.
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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