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GDCA receives Best in Partnership and Collaborative Devt award
The Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), based in Tamale, in the Northern Region, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the improvement of communities in the northern part of Ghana.
The Best Organisation in Partnership and Collaborative Development Award was conferred on the NGO, at the Northern Ghana Business Merit Awards, in Tamale, to celebrate the immense contributions of various groups to the development of communities in the northern part of the country.
Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman, the Executive Director of GDCA, said the feat was in appreciation of the NGO’s good works that had improved the welfare of people in deprived communities over the years.
He said: “For 40 years, GDCA has been committed to building resilient communities and working in partnership with NGOs, associations, government and the private sector, in Ghana and globally, to influence inclusive development.
Alhaji Abdel-Rahman said, “Our philosophy is that every community, every person, every group is capable of changing their own situation if they have the opportunity and knowledge about their problems and how they can work with or engage with stakeholders to ensure that these issues are addressed”.
He said that based on the NGO’s philosophy, “the association has been working for the past four decades with groups to bring about change in communities, especially women, youth and other vulnerable groups.”
Alhaji Abdel-Rahman said although it was not the first time GDCA had won an award, “this year’s award is particularly special and timely, as the association prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary to recount our achievements and reflect on the way forward.”
He expressed GDCA’s gratitude to all its donors, partners, supporters, and communities for their support over the years in assuring that the NGO keeps pushing for lasting change in deprived communities. – GNA
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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