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U/W Region triumphs in Scouts Regional Challenge
The Upper West Regional Scout team has emerged overall winners of the Scouts Regional Challenge organised by the Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh) in Kumasi.
The four day tent camp which began on Thursday and concluded on Sunday was held under the theme “Reuniting Through Friendly Competition.”
It brought together scout teams from twelve regions to compete in activities aimed at promoting discipline, teamwork and leadership among young people.
Participating regions were Ashanti, Central, Savanna, Greater Accra, Eastern, Northern, Volta, Bono, Bono East, Upper West, Western and Ahafo.
Activities during the camp included Capture the Flag, which tested strategy and teamwork, the Survival Challenge that assessed practical survival and emergency response skills, and the Crab Catcher challenge, which focused on agility and coordination.
Scouts also took part in a Treasure Hunt that required navigation and problem solving skills, as well as the Smartness in Good Order competition that evaluated personal appearance, camp organisation and discipline.
Aside points awarded for the various activities, teams received additional marks for coordination, discipline, respect for orders and overall conduct throughout the camp.
At the end of the competition, the Upper West Regional Scout team took home a cash prize of GHC10,000. Abdul Mumin Iddriss of the Greater Accra team was adjudged the Most Disciplined Scout and received a cash award, while other regions also won prizes for outstanding performances in the various activities.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief of Heman, in the Ashanti Region, Nana Wiafe Apau Ababio, commended the Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana for its contribution to scouting and the training of the youth through the movement.
He encouraged the scouts to take advantage of opportunities provided by such programmes to learn, build character and develop themselves for the betterment of the nation.
He also urged them to uphold discipline, respect authority and remain committed to the values of service and patriotism.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the National President of the Fellowship, Mr Andrew Botchwey, said the regional challenge was introduced to reinforce the core values of scouting, particularly discipline, service and leadership.
He explained that bringing scouts from different regions together through structured competition helped to build mutual respect, strengthen national unity and prepare young people to become responsible citizens.
The Executive Secretary of the Fellowship, Ms Stephanie Birikorang, said the camp had provided a practical learning environment where scouts were able to apply the principles they were taught in their various formations.
She noted that the Fellowship remained committed to using such programmes to nurture young people, promote positive values and contribute to youth development and national cohesion.
BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG
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President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
