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Blema Tesaa Foundation holds forum to combat child labour
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The Blema Tesaa Foundation, a non-governmental foundation which focuses on caring for the needy and the poor in society has held a Greater Accra township education to help combat child labour in the country.
Themed, ‘Child Labour’, the occasion was used as an opportunity to address challenges affecting children in the society as a result of the canker.
The occasion discussed critical conditions which hinder the progress of children and also may stop them from harnessing their God-given talents.
Mr Emmanuel Ampofo told The Spectator that it was important for Ghanaians to protect the rights of children to enable them become useful citizens in the future.
He appealed to organisations to support the Blema Tesaa Foundation in order for them to execute their work effectively for the betterment of the nation.
According to him, the foundation is a subsidiary of Tesaa Cultural Troupe which has used their dance to educate Ghanaians on most critical issues.
He said child labour was prevalent in these times since children are now at home, where most of them could be seen in the market areas of Accra were among others.
Nii Armah Okpah II, Chief of Agbogbloshie-Aayalolo in the Odododiodio Constituency of the Greater Accra Region was the special guest of honour.
He urged all to help support the fight against child labour, child trafficking and other things that affect the growth of children.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product.
“I have been Minister for Trade and Industry before and I carry the shame. How come that in Ghana we cannot produce toothpicks and we have to import them?” he asked.
According to him, Ghana has enough resources to support local businesses to manufacture products such as toothpicks instead of relying on imports. He said the country should encourage private sector investment in manufacturing to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign goods.
Mr. Iddrisu alleged that some people who received government support under private sector initiatives failed to use the funds for their intended purpose.
“If you want, Honorable Kojo, because you… I can’t go there. There are people who took money in the name of the private sector and said they were going to farm. That money never went to their farms. You know that,” he told Parliament.
On job creation, the Education Minister said he agreed with the views expressed by a colleague on the need to create more employment opportunities. However, he argued that the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme did not provide the solution to Ghana’s employment challenges.
Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks during parliamentary proceedings while contributing to discussions on job creation and the country’s industrial development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point during his detention was he questioned about any GH¢55 million.
“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None,” he wrote.
According to him, he was detained for four days, a day after announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Aboagye alleged that false narratives were circulated about his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
He thanked NPP supporters who demonstrated and called for his release, saying news of the protests reached him while he was in detention and encouraged him.
Mr Aboagye indicated that the support shown by party faithful strengthened his resolve and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the NPP.
He maintained that his detention had not discouraged him from pursuing his political ambition.
“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he stated.
Mr Aboagye expressed appreciation to his legal team, the leadership of the NPP and all supporters who stood by him throughout his detention.
He reiterated his determination to lead the party’s Communications Directorate, declaring that he remained “ready to win” and committed to what he described as the party’s mission to “command the narrative.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
