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Gender Minister participates in Women In Sustainability Africa Summit
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and sustainable development during her participation in the inaugural Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) Summit recently.
The summit held under the theme: “The Role of Women as a Source of Labour and Agents of Sustainability.”
The high-level summit brought together policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to highlight the vital role women play in advancing sustainability efforts across Africa.
Discussions centered on promoting inclusive policies and strategic programmes that empower women as key actors in sustainable development.
Addressing the summit, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey emphasized that the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry, remains steadfast in integrating gender perspectives into national development. She noted that the National Gender Policy (2015) serves as a foundational framework for empowering women, including women with disabilities, by ensuring access to secure livelihoods and economic opportunities.
She further highlighted the development of a national framework and toolkit for engaging men and boys on gender equality, which equips them to become advocates for change in addressing the inequalities faced by women and girls.
Touching on recent legislative milestones, the Minister stated that the passage of the Affirmative Action Act paves the way for increased women’s participation in decision-making and the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable society.
The Minister also noted the Ministry’s initiatives that link social protection with sustainability, including the Ghana School Feeding Programme, which not only promotes child nutrition and education but also supports local agricultural production and empowers women farmers.
Concluding her remarks, she added that the Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan incorporates gender-responsive strategies to address climate change impacts on women and marginalized groups.
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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