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Atwimahene calls for integration of culture in education
Nana Antwi Agyei Brempong II, Atwimahene, has called for the integration of Ghanaian culture and traditions into the national education system to help instil positive social values in children.
Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of Atwima Hall at the Akenten Appiah-Minka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) in Kumasi, he said an understanding of chieftaincy, traditional values, norms, and local culture among schoolchildren would foster inclusivity, enhance training outcomes, and nurture responsible youth.
Nana Antwi Agyei Brempong noted that incorporating cultural elements into both general and TVET education would equip students with skills to navigate diverse work environments, meet local needs, and connect with their heritage while creating opportunities for local industries.
“We must not look down on our culture and traditions; they are our hope,” he stressed, adding that culture-based education could also promote unity, environmental sustainability, and job creation.
He reaffirmed the strong relationship between the Atwima Traditional Council and the university, donating GH¢ 5,000 to support the hall. Professor Francis Ohene Boateng, Dean of Students at AAMUSTED, highlighted the hall’s role as a cultural hub on campus and said the university runs special traditional programmes alongside academic courses to deepen cultural appreciation. He added that AAMUSTED’s pioneering role in TVET and entrepreneurial training has equipped students for self-reliance and contributed to reducing unemployment in the country.
—GNA
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.
