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Extend improved connectivity to underserved and remote communities – Veep urges MTN Ghana
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyepong has called on MTN Ghana to expand improved network connectivity to underserved and remote communities across the country.
The Vice President made the call when she welcomed the leadership of MTN Ghana, led by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett, to her office.
She commended the company for its support of government initiatives and its role in promoting digital literacy.
She highlighted the need for inclusive access to digital services, urging the telecommunications giant to work closely with government to bridge the digital gap.
Professor Naana Opoku-Agyepong expressed appreciation for MTN’s ongoing initiatives such as Girls in ICT and Robotics Training, which aim to empower the youth with digital skills.
She further praised the company’s Y’ello Ladies program, which creates opportunities for women to take up senior leadership roles.
MTN Ghana has already partnered with government on several programs and assured its continued commitment to support national development efforts.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on January 27, 2026, promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception ten(10) wrapped slaps of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of GHC 1,032.650.00 and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at in the Volta Region, as well as the recovery of AK 47 rifle, a pump action gun and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage, and professionalism.
IGP Yohuno urged the promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working diligently, assuring them that excellence and integrity remain the basis for recognition and promotion within the Ghana Police Service.
The DOYA Foundation, a non-profit humanitarian organization, has been launched with a mandate to support vulnerable populations and promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners.
The Foundation aims to address challenges linked to poverty, incarceration and social exclusion through humanitarian assistance, community empowerment and justice-linked interventions.
Founder Degraft Oppong said the organization was established to offer hope and practical support to people struggling to reintegrate into society.
“We believe that no one should be permanently defined by poverty or imprisonment.
The DOYA Foundation exists to restore dignity and give people a real chance to rebuild their lives,” he said.
The organization says its programs will include emergency relief, healthcare and educational support for vulnerable groups, as well as skills training, counseling and post-release support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons.
The Foundation will also engage families, communities and key stakeholders to promote social acceptance and long-term reintegration.
