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Dome Kwabenya MP hands over fertilisers to farmers in her constituency to boost food production
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, has distributed fertilisers to farmers in the constituency as part of efforts to improve agricultural production and strengthen food security.
The items include NPK fertilisers, urea and liquid organic fertiliser, which are expected to support both crop and vegetable farmers across the area.
The donation was made on the 25th of June, 2026
She explained that the initiative is part of a government programme aimed at supporting farmers to increase yields and sustain food supply.
According to her, a total of 2,000 bags of 25kg NPK fertiliser, 300 bags of 50kg urea and 200 cartons of liquid organic fertiliser were made available for distribution to farmers in various communities within the constituency.
The MP cautioned beneficiaries not to sell the fertilisers, stressing that they should be used strictly for farming purposes.
She said the distribution forms part of last year’s support programme, which encouraged many farmers to request similar assistance again this year.
She added that monitoring systems will be put in place to ensure proper use of the inputs.
The Director of Agriculture at the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Madam Marianne Dompey, confirmed the exercise, saying farmers from areas such as Abokobi, Papao, Atomic, Westlands and Evergreen were among the beneficiaries.
She explained that each farmer received a combination of NPK fertiliser, urea and liquid organic fertiliser, and noted that extension officers would supervise the proper use of the inputs to improve productivity.
She further indicated that the farmers were organised into groups for smooth distribution, adding that the exercise would continue until all the fertilisers were exhausted.
Some of the beneficiary farmers expressed appreciation to the MP and government for the support.
They said the fertilisers would go a long way to help improve their farm yields and reduce production challenges.
The farmers pledged to make good use of the inputs and assured that they would apply them strictly for farming to help increase food production in the constituency.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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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