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Beautiful scenes from the redeveloped Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, officially inaugurated the redeveloped Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, a significant monument dedicated to the memory of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
Hundreds of people including some public officials, members from the diplomatic corps, and some prominent personalities attended the programme.
The notable additions and improvement of the Park include a gift shop, a presidential library, restaurant, an existing fountain and many more.
Located on the former Polo Grounds in Accra, where Ghana’s independence was declared, the Park has been a popular attraction site since its establishment in 1992, drawing around 98,000 visitors annually, making it one of the top 10 most visited sites in Ghana.
However, the park had not seen any significant renovation over the years resulting in malfunctioning fountains, leaky roofs in the museum, and the deplorable state of washrooms and VIP lounge.
After declaring tourism as a key factor in social advancement, President Akufo-Addo secured a $40 million loan from the World Bank in 2018 to improve the tourism environment and develop sites and destinations.
In July 2022, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture commenced the renovation of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, at a cost of $3.5 million, aiming to preserve its historical value, increase visitor capacity, and enhance service delivery to visitors.
By Yunusah Essandoh
Education Minister Haruna Iddrissu has announced that government is working to make education free for all learners with special needs, with funding expected to come from GETFund.
He shared the plan during a press briefing with the media.
According to him, an initial estimate shows that the policy will require between 65 million and 100 million cedis every year.
He noted that GETFund currently has a budget of 9 million cedis, and with proper adjustments, it should be possible for the fund to release about 100 million cedis every other year to support the policy.
Mr Iddrissu added that government is also committed to providing free tertiary education for all persons with disabilities.
He explained that the support will go beyond classroom learning and will include feeding and the provision of assistive learning devices for learners with special needs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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