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Free SHS Most Impactful Social Intervention Of Our Time – Overlord Of Buils
The Paramount Chief of the Builsa Traditional Area, Nab Azagsuk Azantilow II, has singled out the NPP Government’s flagship Free Senior High School (FSHS) as the “most far-reaching social intervention of our time.”
Speaking at Sandema in the Builsa North Constituency on Friday 26th July, 2024 Nab Azantilow had high praise for the “numerous achievements” of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia Government, but maintained that the policy which has led to an increase of over 600,000 in secondary school enrollment in just seven years trumped them all, given the wide-ranging impact it will have on Ghana’s development.
“Your Excellency, I am mindful of the numerous achievements by your government, notably in the areas of health, digital technology, infrastructure among others,” he added.
“Notwithstanding it’s few challenges, the Free SHS programme remains uncontestably the most far-reaching social intervention of our time, which has also benefitted my traditional area,” he maintained.
Dr Bawumia was at the palace of the Overlord of Builsa as part of his constituency-focused nationwide campaign tour, during which he shared his vision for Ghana with all stakeholders including traditional and religious authorities, the youth and constituency at large.
Describing Dr Bawumia’s historic victory in the NPP Presidential primary race as an affirmation of his “sterling qualities as a politician, leader and human being,” Nab Azantilow invoked divine blessings on the NPP flagbearer, saying “As you take your campaign across the country, I want to wish you well. I also pray for Allah’s blessings on you personally, your family and members of your campaign team…I look forward to meeting you in 2025 as President of the Republic, Insha Allah.”
Source: Presidency.gov.gh
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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