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BBC Industrials marks Global Safety Day with Road Marking Initiative in Tema
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the world observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a day dedicated to promoting safe and healthy environments across communities and workplaces.
This year, BBC Industrials a renowned name in Ghana’s paint and decorative industry is translating this global call into local impact through a road safety intervention in Tema, reinforcing its identity as a paint manufacturing company built on progress, partnership, and pride.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, BBC Industrials has undertaken a road marking exercise on key streets leading up to the Valco Roundabout, a major access route within the Tema industrial enclave where the company operates, demonstrating its commitment to safer communities through shared responsibility, continuous progress, and pride in the environments it helps shape.
Responding to a Growing Road Safety Concern
The initiative comes at a critical time for Ghana. According to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, the country recorded 14,743 road crashes in 2025, representing a 9.3 percent increase compared to the previous year. Tragically, 2,949 lives were lost, marking the highest number of road fatalities in the last 35 years.
These figures highlight an urgent need for practical interventions that improve road safety conditions and protect lives.
Why Road Markings Matter
While road safety is influenced by several factors including driver behavior and enforcement, clear and visible road markings remain one of the most effective and immediate ways to improve safety.
Proper road demarcation enhances driver visibility, especially at night and during adverse weather conditions. It provides clear guidance on lanes, pedestrian crossings, and stopping points. It reduces confusion and risky driving behavior.
It also supports overall traffic order and discipline.
By repainting faded or non-existent road markings, BBC Industrials is contributing to a safer driving environment for motorists, pedestrians, and commuters within its host community.
A Community Centered Approach to CSR
For BBC Industrials, this initiative goes beyond compliance. It reflects a deep commitment to the Tema community where its operations are based.
“As a company rooted in Tema, we recognize that our responsibility extends beyond manufacturing quality paints. It includes actively contributing to the safety and wellbeing of the people who live and work around us,” a company representative noted.
By leveraging its expertise and products, BBC Industrials is demonstrating how industrial players can play a direct role in solving real societal challenges.
Driving Impact Through Purpose
The road marking activity not only reinforces the importance of safety but also showcases the practical application of BBC Industrials’ products in infrastructure and community development.
As Ghana continues to grapple with rising road accidents, initiatives like this serve as a reminder that collective action by both public and private sector players can drive meaningful change.
On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, BBC Industrials stands as an example of how businesses can move beyond awareness and take tangible steps to create safer environments for all.
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Attorney General charges Chairman Wontumi and two others over alleged GH¢18.7 million Ghana Exim Bank fraud
The Office of the Attorney General has charged Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and two others over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of funds from the Ghana Export-Import Bank for a farming project.
The charges were brought against Chairman Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, who is currently at large, and Wontumi Farms Limited.
According to court documents released by the Attorney General’s office, Chairman Wontumi, identified as the first accused person, allegedly approached the Ghana Exim Bank in January 2018 for financial support to undertake a large-scale farming project.
The prosecution said he applied for a GH¢19 million facility on behalf of Wontumi Farms Limited and claimed that the company had secured a 100,000-acre parcel of land for the proposed farming venture.
The Attorney General alleged that documents submitted together with the application contained false information.
According to the prosecution, one of the documents presented as a board resolution letter was dated January 23, 2018, but referred to a board resolution supposedly passed on December 9, 2017, four days before the company was officially incorporated on December 14, 2017.
The prosecution further stated that the accused persons also submitted a project proposal claiming that 2,500 hectares of the proposed farm would employ about 6,000 families, representing nearly 38,000 individuals.
Court documents indicate that the Ghana Exim Bank later approved an GH¢18.7 million facility made up of loans and grants for the project.
The facility was reportedly intended for the purchase of agricultural machinery, working capital, staff costs and consultancy services.
According to investigators, the bank disbursed more than GH¢14.3 million to the company between January and March 2018.
However, investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office of the Attorney General allegedly found that the proposed farming activities were never carried out.
The prosecution said the accused persons neither purchased the agricultural machinery nor secured the land they claimed to own for the project.
Investigators also alleged that Chairman Wontumi later submitted a document to the bank as proof that the company had purchased agricultural machinery worth GH¢4 million.
However, investigations reportedly established that the document was originally a pro-forma invoice from KAS-SAMA Enterprise and not an actual receipt.
According to the Attorney General’s office, the inscription “Pro-forma Invoice” was allegedly altered and replaced with the word “Receipt” before it was submitted to the bank.
The prosecution further alleged that Chairman Wontumi withdrew large sums from the company’s accounts and used the funds for personal expenses and investments in other businesses.
The Attorney General stated that attempts by the bank to recover the money were unsuccessful.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office reportedly began investigations into the matter in March 2025.
Chairman Wontumi was later arrested, cautioned and officially charged on May 14, 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has denied claims circulating on social media that the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George, has misused public funds.
In a statement issued to media houses, the Ministry explained that the document being shared online was part of an official request seeking Commitment Authorisation from the Ministry of Finance in line with public financial management and procurement procedures.
According to the Ministry, the request was based on budgetary allocations approved by Parliament for the 2026 fiscal year and covered planned projects, operational activities and programme interventions to be carried out within the year.
It stressed that the request has not yet received approval from the Ministry of Finance.
The Ministry therefore clarified that no funds have been released, disbursed or spent in relation to the items captured in the circulating document.
It described claims suggesting that public funds had already been squandered as “inaccurate, misleading and devoid of context.”
The statement urged the public to treat the allegations with caution and disregard what it described as false interpretations of the document.
The Ministry further reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and strict adherence to public financial management regulations in the execution of its duties.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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