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GEXIM supports 2024 National Farmers Day
The Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) has made a significant contribution to the successful execution of this year’s National Farmers Day Celebration scheduled to take place in Accra on Friday NNovember 8, 2024.
The Bank on Wednesday October 23, 2024, donated a LS Tractor and its accessories worth GH₡ 746,150.00 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture at a brief ceremony at the ministry in Accra.
The General Manager, Human Resource and Administration at GEXIM, Mr. Michael Tetteh-Voetagbe made the donation on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam.
Mr. Tetteh-Voetagbe expressed the Bank’s delight to be partnering with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to celebrate Ghanaian farmers and fishermen who contribute immensely to national development.
He further stated that “it is very important as a nation to focus on agriculture financing in our quest to drive national development hence, the need to increase investment in the sector to propel economic growth.
As a policy bank assisting the Government of Ghana to transform the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one, we remain committed to making investments in agriculture and also supporting the National Farmers’ Day.”
On his part, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture in charge of Livestock, Mohammed Hardi Tufeiru expressed the appreciation of the government and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for the Bank’s consistent support even in difficult times.
He further lauded the Board and Management of the Bank for responding to a national call, especially sponsoring the 1st Runner- Up prize of a tractor and its accessories for the last 24 years to promote mechanized farming practice for sustainable agriculture growth.
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President Mahama signs book of condolence in honour of late former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama, have signed the book of condolence in honour of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
The visit took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the family’s residence in Accra.
It followed widespread media reports confirming that the former First Lady had passed away at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital.
In his condolence message, President Mahama paid glowing tribute to Nana Konadu, describing her as a dedicated leader and a tireless advocate for women’s empowerment.
“Ghana is proud of your achievements in your 19 solid years as First Lady and ‘Mother of the Nation.’ While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life,” the President wrote.
He noted that her passing was especially painful as it came at a time when preparations were underway to mark the fifth anniversary and final funeral rites of her late husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings.
“You fought a good fight and deserve a peaceful rest,” his message concluded.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1981 to 2000.
She was the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and is remembered for her lifelong commitment to advancing women’s rights and national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has explained that his recent legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is not to stop the anti-graft body from accessing his asset declaration details.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Adom-Otchere said reports suggesting that he was trying to block the OSP from obtaining information on his assets were misleading.
According to him, he had already completed and submitted the asset declaration forms requested by the OSP on October 23, 2025.
He also attached a letter of protest on the same date to express his concerns about certain aspects of the process.
“As a matter of record, the OSP’s asset declaration forms have been completed and submitted,” the statement read.
Mr. Adom-Otchere stressed that he remains committed to cooperating with the OSP to bring finality to the matter.
He explained that the purpose of his court action is simply to “settle the law and procedure on the matter” not to obstruct the OSP’s work.
The OSP had earlier directed Mr. Adom-Otchere to declare his assets as part of an ongoing investigation, prompting him to seek clarification from the court on the legality of that directive.
By: Jacob Aggrey
