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Bessa Simons honoured as Music Legend at the 7th Ghana Business Awards
The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has been awarded the prestigious title of Music Legend at the 7th Ghana Business Awards held on Saturday at the Kempinski Hotel.
This recognition celebrates Simons’ outstanding contributions to the music industry and his unwavering commitment to promoting Ghanaian music.
Bessa Simons in a response said, “I am highly elated by the honour and I thank the organizers for this honour, I dedicate it to the members of MUSIGA.”
Last year, the Music Legend honour was conferred on renowned artist Amandzeba Nat Brew, highlighting the legacy of excellence in Ghana’s music scene.
Other notable winners at the event included top business leaders and innovators across various sectors, showcasing excellence and dedication to national development.
The Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Hon Egyapa Mercer in his keynote address which was delivered by the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Patrick Ankobiah applauded the captains of industry gathered and encouraged them to pay attention to the tourism, arts and culture space in view of the wealth creation and job creation potential of the sector.
The C.E.O of Globe Productions, Lateef Abubakar expressed his appreciation to the business community for the support they continue to offer the awards scheme which aims at showcasing excellence in the Ghanaian business community.
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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