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Experts Consult adjudged Best Debt Recovery Company of the Year
Experts Consult Limited (ECL) was adjudged the Best Debt Recovery Company of the Year at the recently organised Ghana Credit Excellence Awards 2020 held at Tomreik Hotel, East Legon, Accra.
The event was organised by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management Ghana (CICMG). The awards scheme was instituted three years ago to honour and reward companies that have achieved outstanding success in Credit Risk Management within the landscape of Ghana.
It was a way of appreciating the immeasurable hardwork of the award recipients and serve as a motivation and healthy competition amongst its industry players.
Apart from ECL, the organisers also honoured some of its members and passed out new trainees in Credit Risk Management.
Mr. Amo Agyapong, Executive Secretary of CICMG, called on companies and institutions which sought the services of credit officers to consider professionals in the field.
Responding to the award conferred on his company, Mr. Nathaniel Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of ECL, thanked CICMG for recognising industrious players in the credit industry.
He encouraged the organisers to keep the awards scheme running, so as to motivate institutions to apply professionalism in their service delivery.
He further called on financial institutions to uphold and comply with provisions in their various credit management policies to avoid the writing off loans as bad debts.
According to Mr. Johnson, one of the things Experts Consult Limited had done over the years to gain the trust of its customers was its dedication and commitment to hard work, 90 per cent success rate of debt recoveries as well as maintaining a healthy relationship between the organisation and its clients.
He thanked clients and customers of Experts Consult for sticking with the company all these years and pledged the company’s support to their business needs.
ECL is a legally registered company that was established in March 2007. It is one of the leading companies offering commercial debt recovery services in Africa. It specialises in the provision of Credit Management, Risk and Monitoring, Execution of Court Judgements, Revenue Collection, Debt Management and Process Service.
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At least six people have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra today, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise according to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)
“The Ghana Armed Forces deeply regrets to inform the general public of a tragic stampede nrinr to the commencement of the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise today Wednesday 12 November 2025 at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, Accra,” GAF confirmed in a statement.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of scheduled screening surge of applicants hours.
“The unfortunate incident led to the death of 6 potential recruits and many others injured. The injured are currently receiving emergency medical care at the 37 Military Hospital. Ghana Armed Forces assures the general public that medical teams are working tirelessly to stabilise affected individuals,” the statement revealed.
Meanwhile, arrangements are being made to notify the families of the deceased.
The Ghana Armed Forces has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched simultaneous joint operations in parts of the Ashanti, Volta and Ahafo regions to arrest persons linked to recent attacks on anti-galamsey teams and other security officials.
The swoops, which began at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, are taking place in Dadwene and Anwona in the Ashanti Region, Ehi in the Volta Region, and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso and Marhani in the Ahafo Region.
According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the exercise is intelligence-led and targets individuals suspected of attacking members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), some police officers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, and journalists.
The Armed Forces and Police warned that anyone who tries to obstruct security operations, especially anti-galamsey activities, will face the full force of the law.
They assured residents in the affected areas that enough security measures have been taken to protect innocent citizens and urged them to remain calm and continue their daily activities without fear.
The statement commended civil society groups, the media and members of the public for condemning the recent attacks on security personnel and encouraged continued cooperation in the fight against illegal mining.
By: Jacob Aggrey
