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GNFS Ashanti region intensifies fire safety education across markets, schools and fuel stations
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has ramped up fire safety education and public awareness campaigns as part of efforts to prevent fire outbreaks and strengthen emergency preparedness across the region.
The campaign, carried out by several fire stations, has targeted fuel stations, schools, markets, media audiences, and residential communities with practical training, media engagements, and community outreach.
At Tepa, personnel from the Tepa Fire Station engaged staff of GTL, Huss, and Jusbro petroleum stations.
The training focused on identifying fire hazards, safe fuel handling, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of fire extinguishers.
Officers stressed that fuel stations remain high-risk areas and urged workers to adhere strictly to safety protocols to prevent disasters.
The Boamang Fire Command took its education drive to the airwaves, using True Light 98.1 FM and Garden City TV to reach thousands of listeners and viewers.
The team explained the core functions of the GNFS, outlined safe means of escape during fires, and called for stronger support for Community Fire Volunteers and Institutional Fire Brigades.
They noted that volunteer brigades are critical in responding to fires in communities before fire tenders arrive.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, has held talks with the High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana, H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja.
The meeting, according to the Ambassador, builds on the growing momentum in Ghana–Barbados relations, including the recent participation of Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, in high-level engagements in Ghana.
The two diplomats discussed strengthening cooperation in key areas including aviation and connectivity, tourism, trade and investment, education, culture, migration and security, reparations and multilateral affairs.
Ambassador Baba Sadiq noted that Ghana and Barbados share deep historical and cultural bonds, adding that the focus now is to translate that shared heritage into practical partnerships that connect people, unlock opportunities and strengthen Africa–Caribbean relations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans for the construction of a 270-megawatt solar energy project to power the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and the Gomoa Eco Park.
According to the MP, a delegation from AKA Energy Systems, led by its Chief Executive Officer, met with President John Dramani Mahama earlier yesterday, September 8, to formally inform him that preparations towards the project have commenced.
In a post, A Plus, who led the delegation to the Presidency, disclosed that the project will be a major power source for the manufacturing, industrial and commercial hub.
He stated that the project will be developed in phases, with Phase One expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
