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Find solutions to Ghana’s Problems – Ibrahim Mahama to students
The Chief Executive Officer of Engineers and Planners and Dzata Cement Ibrahim Mahama has charged students in the country to strive towards finding solutions to problems bedevilling the country.
In a speech to students of the University of Ghana School of Allied Health, Mr. Mahama underscored the importance of thinking global.
“There are many entrepreneurs all over Ghana and even globally. But how many of them have you heard of? I will not bother you by asking what you have heard or know of them but for a certainty, those you have heard of did something unique. They found solution to mankind’s every day problems. This is the kind of mindset you should have and solutions to financial expectations you may be looking up to”.
He related to his dream of setting Dzata Cement and how it started from a problem of inferior cement he identified.
“In the past news of collapsed buildings were regular feature in the media as a result of the usage of substandard materials for buildings. What do you think an entrepreneur will do?
He/she after studying and understanding the cause will then come up with a solution and mainstream it and when properly commercialised, brings forth the financial fortunes. The birth of Dzata Cement hinges on solution to protect and add value to the construction sector. In the world of entrepreneurship, financial gains will come after the people buy into your solutions/services.
Mr. Mahama urged the students who want to be successful entrepreneurs to first of all be innovative, commercialise their innovations and be financially literate.
“How are you able to convert your innovative ideas into a resilient entrepreneurship concept with a global reach in mind? With the existence of technology, cross border transactions among different countries have become possible, you can cite Netflix and amazon as an example.”
He urged the students to eschew selfishness and collaborate if need be in the building of their businesses.
“Learn to avoid “I want to do it all by myself” culture, there are times you must rely on friends with expertise in some fields, learn to collaborate to create value for your ideas.
In all of these do not limit your target market or audience to people within your community or country, the worlds population should be your target market to reach, work hard at it, consult more and the financial reward will naturally follow suit.”
The Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Summit was organized by the University of Ghana School of Allied Health Students Association under leadership of
Kwabena Asante, founder of Probity Leadership council (PLC), Financial Secretary Gideon Frederick Owusu and his deputy Muntaka Mohammed as part of a week long celebration.
Source: starrfm.com.gh
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
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