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Empowering youth key to building strong nations – Malik Basintale
Malik Basintale, Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has emphasised that strong and successful nations are built by empowering young people.
He explained that when the youth are given the right opportunities, skills and support, they can contribute significantly to national development.
Mr Basintale made the remarks while speaking at the Empower Vault Summit, where he encouraged young people to take advantage of opportunities available to them.
According to him, the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow and must therefore be prepared to play their role in shaping the future of the country.
He noted that not everyone can become a doctor, lawyer or professor, stressing that people must explore different skills and talents to help build a prosperous nation.
Mr Basintale explained that when individuals use their different skills and work together, they can help create a better future for the country.
He indicated that the Youth Employment Agency continues to focus on skills development to help young people discover and develop their talents.
According to him, many young people have hidden skills that can contribute to national growth if they are given the right support and training.
Mr Basintale also pointed to the growing opportunities in the digital space, noting that many people are now earning a living through platforms such as blogging and other online activities.
He explained that some individuals working in the digital space are earning more than people working in traditional office jobs, which shows the many opportunities available to the youth.
Mr Basintale therefore encouraged young people to take their future seriously, explore new opportunities and remain determined in their pursuit of success.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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