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MTN improves connectivity in Upper West
Telecom service are being improved in the area
Some rural communities in the Upper West Region would henceforth enjoy improved network as telecommunications gaint, MTN, has provided 14 more network sites in the region.
Residents of Kojokperi, Ullo, Fian, Kokoligo, Poyentanga, among others across the region, had to position themselves at specific locations or under trees to be able to access network to make calls.
The least said about browsing, the better as messages sent to people in such rural areas through the internet took days to appear on their phones, therefore the new network sites would aid connectivity for calls and browsing.
This was made known by the Regional Technical Manager of MTN for the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah and North East regions, Mr Joseph KwadwoAddai at an Editors’ Forum in the Upper West Region, recently.
He acknowledged that there were still more communities to reach out to with network connectivity in the region and stated that MTN was preparing to provide more sites to help bridge the communication gap and said by the close of next year, many of the areas without network would be taken care of.
He said that even though the company was making efforts to improve upon its network connectivity, there were activities of private developers and road contractors which sometimes led to fibre cuts and interrupted their work.
He said that the company had experienced 29 fibre cuts in the region between January and August, this year stressing that such incidents were hindered their operations.
He called on the media and the public to provide information to the telecommunication network on areas that had issues of network connectivity in order to get them resolved on time.
The Senior Manager of Corporate Communication, Mrs Georgina AsareFiagbenu said MTN was dedicated to not only serving its clients but improving upon their wellbeing by undertaking corporate social interventions to support health and education in the country.
She mentioned that the company had set to lead in digital solutions for Africa’s Progress by 2025, initiate plans to build the largest and most valuable platforms, drive industry-leading connectivity operations, create shared value and accelerate portfolio transformation.
Adding his voice, Mr Obed Akuamoah, the Area Sales Manager encouraged the public to get their sim cards registered.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
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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