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Godwin Avenorgbo passes on
Veteran broadcaster and communications expert, Godwin Avenorgbo, affectionately known as ‘Grandmaster,’ has passed away at the age of 78.
He died on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Before his passing, the ‘Grandmaster,’ served as the Director of Communications for the Melcom Group of Companies.
At Melcom, he became a cornerstone of the organisation where his visionary leadership and dedication to communication left a lasting impact on the company.
Mr Avenorgbor also served as the Chairman of the Melcom Education Scholarship. Under his guidance, the scheme was transformed, earning numerous recommendations as it benefitted a lot of Ghanaians.
Previously, he was working with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) where he anchored numerous programmes with his distinctive voice and engaging presentation style.
His contributions extended beyond broadcasting, as he later became a prominent public relations and corporate communications specialist.
He was last seen publicly at the Ghana Journalists Association’s (GJA) 75th-anniversary event last Thursday at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
Mr Avenorgbo served as the Chairman of the GJA Anniversary Planning Committee.
By Spectator Reporter
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
