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Awutu Camp Prison send-off Senior Chief Officer Memuna Mahama
The Officer-in-Charge(OIC) and Staff of Awutu Camp Prison in the Central Region last Friday organised a send-off ceremony in honour of retired Senior Chief Officer, Hajiah Memuna Mahama, who bowed out of service after 34 years in the Ghana Prison Service.
She was presented with gifts and awarded a citation extolling her performance in the prison service, especially her commitment to excellence and upholding professional standards.
The citation reads: “As a symbol of our appreciation of your 34 years, four months and 24 days of service in the Ghana Prison Service, we present to you this citation for the remembrance of the good work done at Awutu Prisons and other stations.”
It was held at the auspices of the OIC of the Awutu Camp Deputy Director of Prisons, Thomas Anaman, and chaired by Deputy Director of Prisons (retd) Mireku Asante.
Present at the ceremony were two past Director-General of Ghana Prison Service: William Kwadwo Asiedu and Matilda Baffour Awuah.
Others in attendance were, her husband Assistant Superintendent of Prisons, Abdulai Dramani Bakibaga other family members and friends.
Senior Chief Officer (retd) Mahama was enlisted into the Ghana Prison Service in 1989 as a recruit and rose through the ranks by dint of hard work. She served at Nsawam Female, Nsawam Male Camp, James Fort Female, James Camp, Ankaful Main, Borstal now Correctional Centre and Awutu Camp.
By Salifu Abdul-Rahaman
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
