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LaDMA CEO hands over renovated six-unit classroom block to school
Mr Nikoi (second right) being assisted by (Mrs. Kotomah (middle) to cut the tape for the commissioning of the building programme Photo Victor A. Buxton
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi, has commissioned a renovated six-unit classroom block for the La Anteson Roman Catholic Primary and Kindergarten School.
The project, funded from the Assembly’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF) at a cost close to GH¢1m will increase enrollment of pupils in the school.
Handing over the facility to the school authorities, Mr Nikoi reiterated the position of the assembly to prioritise education and the provision of its accessories as one of the focal pillars among their targeted thematic areas of development.
On this backdrop, MrNikoi said the assembly took it upon itself to renovate the old school block which was then in a bad state.
The MCE was optimistic that the new block will boost the morale of the teachers and pupils and also praised the teachers for their commitment and dedication towards the development of the children.
The Municipal Education Director for LaDMA, Mrs Habiba Kotomah, expressed gratitude to the assembly and urged the teachers to enforce strict rules to protect the structure.
Ms Janet Adade, headteacher of the school, said the school had not seen any renovation since it was established in 1952.
The refurbished block has new roofing, ceiling fans, white boards, dual desks, louver windows with mosquito nets, doors, among others.
BY VICTOR A. BUXTON
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
