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German Ambassador calls on Gender Minister
The German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, has reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Ghana’s gender and social protection agenda.
Accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Silvia Jansen, Ambassador Krull – on Monday February 24, 2025 – paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to discuss key areas of collaboration.
During the meeting, Ambassador Krull applauded Ghana’s progress in promoting gender equality and congratulated the country on the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law, which seeks to bridge gender disparities in leadership and decision-making.
He further pledged Germany’s readiness to partner with the Ministry to enhance child protection efforts, curb abuse, and empower women.
The Sector Minister welcomed Germany’s support and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering inclusive development.
“My intention is to do my best, bringing on board my experience to ensure that no one is left behind in our country’s development agenda,” she stated.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey announced plans to establish a technical team to explore funding mechanisms that would complement government allocations, ensuring the effective execution of critical programmes and projects under the Ministry.
Ambassador Krull also used the opportunity to formally invite the Sector Minister as Special Guest to an event to be organized by the German Embassy on the March 4, 2025, to herald this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration.
The engagement aligns with Ghana’s broader efforts to advance gender equality and reduce vulnerability, a vision strongly championed by President John Mahama through policies that empower women, promote equal opportunities, and foster a more inclusive society.
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
