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Government will continue to support young entrepreneurs — Deputy Agric Minister
- Ms Rosemary Beryl Archer (right) presenting a made in-Ghana product to Mr Yaw Frimpong Addo
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong Addo, says government will continue to support young Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
He made the pledge when speaking to entrepreneurs at ‘Tuesday Market’ on the Ghana Exim Bank (GEXIM) premises on November 5, 2024.
GEXIM has held a three-day Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Fair dubbed ‘Farmer’s Mart’ as part of activities to mark this year’s edition of the annual National Farmers’ Day celebrations.
Enthused by the display of Made-in- Ghana products and value addition, Yaw Frimpong Addo said this shows their readiness for bigger markets.
Against this backdrop, Mr Addo urged them to tap into the various opportunities created by GEXIM.
He said government would continue to create the enabling environment and introduce ground-breaking initiatives to increase growth in agriculture and reforms to improve the regulatory framework to attract more private investment into the sector.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer responsible for Banking, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer, also said her outfit would continue to collaborate and support them with advisory services to help them grow their businesses.
She said the board and staff of GEXIM were behind the entrepreneurs with the right facilities, adding that they would continue with their value-addition mission to further broaden the horizons of these young entrepreneurs.
Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer and the Deputy Minister went round and engaged all the exhibitors and encouraged them on their journey, assuring them of the government’s support.
The fair witnessed an exhibition of a wide range of innovative, affordable, authentic, and quality Made- In-Ghana products and services of world-class standard.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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