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Ivan Quashigah calls for National Film Awards to boost Ghana’s movie industry
Chairman of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA), Ivan Quashigah, has stressed the need for Ghana to have a National Film Awards scheme to promote and recognize the country’s movie industry.
Mr. Quashigah said award schemes are key to shining a spotlight on films and the people who make them.
He explained that such recognition not only rewards winners but also brings attention to the entire industry.
“It is important that we have an awards program as part of our agenda to push interest in Ghanaian films. When you put that together, it throws light on the industry, the winners, and the players.” he noted.
Mr. Quashigah noted that although there are a few award events already running, Ghana still needs a fully recognized National Film Awards.
He added that conversations are ongoing on whether the NFA itself will organize the scheme or allow private organizers to manage it.
According to him, the awards would create buzz before and after the ceremony, sparking conversations about films and encouraging more people to watch Ghanaian movies.
“Leading up to the event, there will be a lot of discussions about which films are in the running. Even after the event, the conversations will continue for months. That keeps film on top of people’s minds,” he explained.
He said the initiative would help audiences discover new films, strengthen the industry, and promote Ghanaian stories locally and abroad.
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.
