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‘Bring development wherever you are working’
• Nana Dekye I delivering his speech
The Guantoahen of Shama Traditional Area in the Shama District of the Western Region, Nana Kwamina Dekye I has appealed to workers in the Shama District to initiate development projects in the area for posterity to appreciate their efforts.
He said workers all over the country should team up and start some projects in areas they work for the indigenes to remember them after they have left the community.
Nana Dekye I was delivering a speech at a ceremony at the River Side, Shama, to raise funds for the construction of a two floor building to be used as a community centre for the people of Shama.
He said “if you do not bring development to the community you work who would come and develop the place since government alone could not reach all communities at the same time.
“We don’t have to wait for government to come before we start constructing a school or bore hole but start and request government to come in and assist.”
Nana Kwamina Dekye I who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Lower Pra Rural Bank said when it came to community development the people must take the first step and this would encourage government to assist them adding “the development of Shama lies in the hands of the people here and not government but government can come in”.
He said the people of Shama should stop complaining about the absence of a paramount chief but take their own destiny into their hands and start working for the development of the area.
Nana Dekye 1 known in private life as Mr. Isaac Kwamina Afful said the people of Shama were not in competition with anybody so any project started could go on as funds continued to flow into the project account.
He said it was not palatable to work in a place and invest in a different area simply because you did not come from that area who told you the children you got from that community would travel back home or to a different community.
He appealed to all workers in the district to open accounts with the Lower Pra Rural Bank because it was the 5th Best Rural Bank in the country out of 149 so the bank’s performances were outstanding.
The District Chief Executive of Shama, Mr. Ebenezer Dadzie praised Nana Dekye 1 for his contribution to the development of the district.
He said Nana Dekye constructed a modern one storey Police Station for the district, provided potable water and a number of schools for some communities in the district.
He appealed to the people to come together in any small way for the development of Shama.
The Chairman of the fund raising, Mr. Isaac Kwamina Vaness said Rwanda was the neatest country in Africa after coming out of a civil war because the indigenes came together to develop the country through the good leadership of their president.
He said good leaders like Nana Dekye 1 always thought of the development of the areas they operated so it was now the duty of the people to stand out boldly and support him to execute his dream for the development of Shama.
From Peter Gbambila-Shama.
The Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited (GTD) in collaboration with the Department of Organisation and Human Resource Management, University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has marked the 2026 World Safety Day Celebration in Accra.
The event held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Cedi Conference Centre, Legon was under the theme “Good Psychosocial Working Environment: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations.”
The day is observed globally to promote safe and healthy working conditions and to raise awareness about both physical and psychological risks at the workplace.
The event formed part of efforts by stakeholders to deepen national conversations on workplace safety, particularly the growing concern about psychosocial well being.
In his keynote address, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo stressed that workers must not be treated as machines but as human beings with dignity, rights and families.
He explained that unsafe work environments marked by fear, harassment, intimidation and excessive pressure reduce productivity and weaken organisations.
He noted that although physical hazards such as faulty equipment and unsafe buildings remain a concern, psychological risks including excessive workload, bullying, job insecurity and toxic communication are equally dangerous and must be addressed.
According to him, psychological hazards are real, measurable and preventable, and should be treated with the same urgency as physical risks.
He maintained that safe and healthy working conditions are not a luxury but a fundamental right that supports productivity and social justice.
Dr Pelpuo further stated that the government remains committed to strengthening occupational safety and health systems, adding that worker wellbeing is a core responsibility of leadership and not a public relations issue.
He urged employers to create environments where dignity is protected, and workers are empowered to speak without fear.
The Dean of University of Ghana Business School, Prof Ernest Y Tweneboah Koduah noted that the school is committed to shaping a better world of work that is equitable, productive and sustainable.
He announced that the school has secured accreditation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to introduce a programme in organisational health and safety.
He explained that gaps in workplace safety in Ghana are linked to weak enforcement, underreporting and limited professional training.
He added that the new programme will equip graduates with the skills to prioritise employee wellbeing as a key organisational responsibility.
Prof Tweneboah Koduah urged organisations to assess psychosocial risks, invest in human resource capacity and create environments where workers can openly discuss mental health concerns.
He emphasised that collaboration between academia and industry is essential to addressing workplace safety challenges.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar of the University of Ghana, Emelia Naa Kwantsua Agyei Mensah described the event as historic, noting that it is the first time the university is marking the global observance.
She explained that the focus on psychosocial wellbeing reflects current realities in the world of work.
She stated that employee health, including mental and emotional wellbeing, directly affects productivity, morale and institutional performance.
Mrs Agyei Mensah added that the university is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and students, beyond minimum legal requirements.
She called on leaders to reflect on the kind of workplaces they create and to prioritise the wellbeing of employees.
CEO of the GTDC, Prof Kobby on his part noted that its participation aligns with its commitment under the Riyadh Declaration, which calls on member states to improve infrastructure and public safety, as well as enhance services, transport, connectivity and accessibility.
He indicated that the company intends to use the platform to highlight Ghana’s readiness to implement the declaration, with a strong focus on worker safety and wellbeing as a foundation for sustainable tourism development.
The event brought together policymakers, academics, industry players and students to discuss strategies for improving workplace safety and promoting healthier work environments across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, has praised engineers and technical teams working to restore electricity after a fire at the Akosombo Substation disrupted power supply.
He said this after visiting the facility on Monday night to assess ongoing repair works following the incident, which affected the control room and caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of power to the national grid.
During the visit, he interacted with engineers and technicians who have been working continuously under difficult conditions to restore operations.
He said he was impressed by their dedication, courage, and professionalism despite the challenges.
The minister commended the teams for their resilience and sacrifice, noting that their efforts reflect a strong sense of duty and commitment to national service.
He assured them of the government’s full support as they continue with the restoration work.
He also assured the public that authorities are doing everything possible to restore stable electricity supply as soon as possible.
By: Jacob Aggrey
