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ECOWAS issues statement on political development in Guinea
ECOWAS notes with great concern the recent political developments which have occurred in Conakry, capital of the Republic of Guinea. ECOWAS condemns unreservedly the attempted coup of Sunday, September 5, 2021.
ECOWAS demands respect for the physical safety of the President of the Republic, Professor Alpha Condé, and his immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all arrested persons. ECOWAS also demands a return to constitutional order on pain of sanctions.
ECOWAS reaffirms its objection to any unconstitutional political change. We ask the Guinean defense and security forces to remain in a constitutional posture, and express our solidarity with the Guinean people and their Government.
Done in Accra, Sunday, September 5, 2021
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Gender Minister receives World Vision Delegation to strengthen strategic partnership
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has received a delegation from World Vision Ghana, led by Mr. Samuel Norgah, Director of the African Union Liaison Office, to discuss strategic areas of collaboration.
The engagement focused on enhancing partnerships between the Ministry and World Vision.
Discussions covered Ghana’s participation in the AU’s Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Gender, support for the ratification of the newly adopted AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, and strengthening cooperation between World Vision Ghana and the Ministry in priority areas.
Mr. Norgah congratulated the Minister on her appointment and applauded Ghana’s leadership in advancing gender equality on in Ghana and the continent.
He underscored World Vision’s widespread impact across Africa, especially in Ghana, through initiatives in education, child protection, and social development.
Additionally, he highlighted World Vision’s active role in the development of the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, describing its adoption as a major milestone for the continent.
Mr. Norgah expressed hope for Ghana’s swift ratification and assured the Minister of World Vision’s continued technical and advocacy support.
The Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the Ministry’s strong commitment to tackling sexual and gender-based violence and confirmed that the process toward Ghana’s ratification of the Convention is being considered.
Furthermore, the Minister expressed interest in future collaborations with World Vision Ghana with a special attention to the revised Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy, which is currently undergoing final review and awaiting Cabinet approval.
The Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, on her part, commended World Vision’s contributions in Ghana.
She advocated for more robust collaboration to promote the protection and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
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Education Minister announces approval of RISE
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has announced the approval of the project Revitalising Institutions for Scales Enhancement (RISE) by the Italian government with a grant of 5million Euro to support Technical Vocational Education Training(TVET).
He was optimistic that investment in technical and vocational education was the surest way to reduce youth unemployment.
He charged the Director General for Ghana TVET, Eng. Dr Eric Kofi Adzroe to work with the policy planning directorate of the ministry to rebrand TVET sectors to position them as entrepreneurs.
“We to help produce entrepreneurs who can create their own jobs and not rely on government”, the minister emphasised.
Mr.Iddrisu stated that the TVET training centre will be one of the beneficiaries of the grant which will be implemented by the Ministry through the Commission for TVET (CTVET).
The chairperson, Mr Sebastian Fred Deh, commended the minster for his hard work and assured him that the council will provide a strategic direction to deliver on its mandate.
