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Fifteen officials and dignitaries from USA and Bahamas to visit Ghana for NYSCA 2025
Fifteen officials and dignitaries from the United States of America and the Bahamas, including Johnny Ford, Founder of the World Conference of Mayors will visit Ghana for the National Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards 2025 (NYSCA), Ghana Edition.
The mayor of Prichard, Alabama, and President of the World Conference of Mayors, Jimmie Gardner, are also expected to be joined by other officials.
NYSCA2025 is a national gathering of young people leading change, and Predecessors changing youth. The event is hosted in many countries annually and climaxed in the Global Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards (GYSCA).
The Ghana Edition for this year is happening at The Palms Convention Center within the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on 29th March, under the theme; ‘Appreciation, Legacy, and Succession’. From 9am to 1pm is an Exclusive Breakfast Meeting and 6pm to 9pm is The National Banquet.
Changemakers in the 16 regions of Ghana will be awarded and invited to attend the Global Edition set to happen on November 29 in Texas, USA.
Speaking at this year’s historic Conclave and Awards are Dr. Abu Bako, Hon. Johnny Ford, Hon. Jimmie Gardner, Dr. Willie Snead, Nadine Lowe, Dr. Melisa Hall, and Author Ralph Antwi.
NYSCA2025 is hosted by Author Ralph Antwi and the Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations.
Other African countries joining countries in America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East to host NYSCA2025 are Nigeria, Namibia, and South Africa.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
