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GFA Vice President inspects borehole projects in Wa
As part of the visit to the Upper West Region by Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Mark Addo, inspected some borehole projects executed by the Association in the region.
The borehole projects visited by the Vice-President were those located at Tendamba JHS and Wa Senior High School.
These projects were part of a larger initiative aimed at providing sustainable water sources for watering football pitches at venues hosting matches organized by the Association.
Vice-President Mark Addo was accompanied by RFA Coordinator of the Ghana Football Association Mr. Daasebre Adu-Asare and the Upper West RFA Chairman Alhaji Sadugu Yahaya, together with some of his Executive Council members.
During his inspection, Mr. Mark Addo stressed the GFA’s dedication to fixing the fundamentals of our game hence the implementation of the GFA Borehole Project.
The Vice-President was very happy to hear that the boreholes do not only serve as water for irrigation of playing fields but the Tendamba JHS project also serves as a source of potable water for the school.
He highlighted the importance of investing in infrastructure to support the development of the game at the grassroots.
The GFA Vice-President was in the region to attend the Upper West Regional Football Association Congress which took place on September 26, 2024.
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
