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Gender Minister commends Sunda International for promoting gender equity
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has commended Sunda International Company Limited for its commitment to gender equity and job creation in Ghana.
The Minister, who paid a working visit to the company’s facility at Weija, highlighted Sunda’s achievement of a 50–50 gender balance in leadership and decision-making roles.
She said this progress reflects the spirit and intent of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, recently passed by Parliament.
Dr. Lartey praised Sunda International for creating thousands of jobs, particularly for the youth, stressing that such initiatives help reduce unemployment and improve livelihoods nationwide.
She encouraged more private sector players to follow Sunda’s example by making gender equity and youth empowerment part of their operations.
The Minister further announced that Sunda will soon be issued a Gender Equity Compliance Certificate in recognition of its adherence to the requirements of the new law.
This, she noted, places the company among the few leading institutions in Ghana that are translating gender equity policies into practice.
In addition, she revealed that government will partner with Sunda International in its flagship program to distribute free sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country.
The initiative, she said, is aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene management and reducing absenteeism among female students.
Dr. Lartey explained that Sunda’s strong presence in the production of personal hygiene products makes it a valuable partner in delivering this social intervention.
The Minister concluded her visit by urging private businesses to emulate Sunda’s example, emphasizing that compliance with the Affirmative Action Act would not only promote fairness and inclusivity but also attract incentives and national recognition.
Sunda International, a subsidiary of the Sunda Group, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods in Ghana. Its product line includes sanitary pads, diapers, washing powder, and tissue products.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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.
