Editorial
Be steadfast and resolute this year
We have once more ushered in a new year, which is typically marked by a plethora of expectations regarding personal growth.
Every year, individuals establish goals and objectives in the hopes of improving their lives. Now that the year 2024 has arrived, we have a fantastic opportunity, and for that we are grateful to the Almighty God who gave us life.
The New Year is a great opportunity to set new goals, like serving God more, getting better financially or in relationships, exercising frequently, learning new skills for both professional and personal growth, and taking steps to keep one’s emotions stable.
We hope that as the year goes on, 2024 will provide us all we need to succeed in everything we try to do.
People have been setting goals for themselves each year to advance in their many pursuits from time immemorial.
Due to the different obstacles they faced, some people did not make progress, while others just reached halfway. Because of this, some people have made the decision not to set any goals for the New Year because they believe they will be unachievable.
Setting objectives for the New Year, however, is essentially making a commitment to oneself; it is all about accepting responsibility for your actions and being accountable.
Setting attainable objectives helps you build a framework that will drive and keep you focused on the future.
The Spectator hopes that its cherished readers and others will have a year filled with much fulfillment this year. Therefore, we implore everyone to continue being disciplined, resolute, focused, and unwavering in your pursuit of reaching new heights.
Dear Editor,
I have witnessed a very dangerous practice by some food vendors who use stones and other heavy objects as weights on leaking gas cylinders.
This is very disturbing. Despite repeated warnings from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), many vendors continue to ignore the risks associated with such practices without considering the danger they pose to people nearby in the event of an explosion.
Many food vendors operate close to fuel filling stations, increasing the possibility of a major disaster if leaking gas ignites during heavy rainfall.
Ghana cannot afford another tragedy like the June 3 disaster, when torrential rains and a massive explosion at the GOIL fuel station near the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange claimed more than 150 lives.
It is unfortunate that some vendors still use unsafe and damaged gas cylinders instead of replacing them. Covering leaking cylinders with stones is not a solution and only exposes lives and property to danger.
On one occasion, I tried to educate a food vendor around my area who had used a stone to cover her gas cylinder on the danger of her action but ended up getting the insult of my life.
I would therefore like to appeal to all relevant stakeholders, especially the GNFS and other security agencies, to intensify public education and enforce safety regulations.
Authorities should ensure that vendors who engage in such dangerous practices stop immediately. Faulty gas cylinders should be seized, and users compelled to replace them with safer ones.
Taking these preventive measures will help protect lives and property and prevent the country from experiencing another avoidable tragedy similar to the June 3 disaster.
Timothy,
Abelenkpe
Dear Sir,
I write to express concerns about the flood situation in the capital anytime it rains.
This is an issue that has been thoroughly discussed at various platforms even before the start of the rains, so one expected that we can see some readiness for the season.
However, the kind of floods we are experiencing now are not ones that authorities must sit unconcerned about; there must be action right away.
Places like Adjirigano, Kaneshie, Alajo, Avenor, parts of Kasoa have all seen flood waters risen to unprecedented levels.
Clearly, we have a big problem at hand. It’s either our drains are choked or have become too small. Something must be done about this to avert a much bigger problem.
Christine Amoh,
Odorkor
