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GNFS intensifies fire safety education across Eastern Region ahead of festive season
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified its fire safety campaign across the Eastern Region as part of efforts to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency preparedness.
In Akropong, firefighters wrapped up a door-to-door and street sensitization campaign ahead of the Akuapem Ridge Odwira and Ohum festivals.
Residents were educated on electrical safety, proper handling of LPG, dangers of unattended cooking, indiscriminate bush burning, use of fire extinguishers and the need for early reporting of fire emergencies.
In Asamankese, the Fire Safety Education Team concluded a four-day exercise targeting health facilities, churches, professional associations, and other public and private institutions.
Meanwhile at New Life in the Suhum Municipality, the Fire Command combined education with inspections in shops and households.
The exercise focused on LPG safety, electrical hazards, handling of combustible materials, evacuation procedures, and risks linked to welding and fitting operations. Officers also highlighted dangers posed by sparks, fuel, oil, overloaded sockets, poor housekeeping and blocked exits.
The Service says the campaigns will continue across the region to reduce fire risks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), through its Technical Directorate, will organize a one-day workshop for Ghana Premier League coaches ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The virtual session will bring together head coaches of all Premier League clubs for an engagement aimed at strengthening technical standards, enhancing professionalism, and ensuring a common understanding of key issues ahead of the new campaign.
It will be led by GFA Technical Director, Dr. Joseph Kwame Mintah, together with members of the Technical Directorate.
The workshop will provide a platform for coaches to engage the directorate on matters relating to their roles and responsibilities, with focus on key technical and administrative areas to ensure the smooth running of the competition.
Particular attention will be paid to the conduct and responsibilities of team officials, with emphasis on discipline, professionalism and adherence to competition regulations.
The exercise is expected to equip participants with relevant guidance and practical information as clubs finalize preparations for the new season.
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League will kick off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, when Vision FC host Young Apostles at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Monday’s, August 31, 2026, decorated Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters with his new rank of Chief Inspector.
The decoration ceremony took place at the National Police Headquarters in Accra.
Chief Inspector Atubra was promoted in recognition of his bravery and exceptional efforts in saving lives and protecting property during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region on August 26, 2026.
The IGP commended him for his courage, quick response and dedication to duty, noting that his actions exemplify the professionalism and service expected of police officers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
