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My Gov’t is ready to grant K’dua Asokore SDA College of Education varsity status – President
• President Nana Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the Management and staff of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) College of Education at Asokore, a suburb of Koforidua in the Eastern Region for using their Internally Generated Funds (IGF) judiciously.
In a speech read on his behalf by the Eastern Regional Minister, Mr. Seth Acheampong at the college’s 60th Anniversary recently, the President said he was happy to see a tremendous infrastructure development of the institution from the time he was an opposition leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to his assumption of office as a president of this great nation, Ghana, and promised to do more not only for the SDA College of Education but the entire educational sector.
“Per the infrastructure development and human resource capacity of this college, my government is ready to grant it a full university status.
“Finally, in order to support the college in their teaching practice activities, I wish to assure them of a 60-seater capacity bus.
“As I have become an automatic member of the SDA College Alumni Association by virtue of the bond that exists between me and this college, I humbly assure you of the completion of the 16-unit staff housing facility currently under construction.
“Again, I promise to provide modern lecture theatres to augment the existing ones in order to cater for the increasing number of students,” the president said, as contained in his address read by the Eastern Regional Minister.
President Akufo-Addo further said “My Government is determined to create equal opportunities for staff of Colleges of Education to upgrade themselves in order to make these colleges self-sufficient in terms of human resource’’ adding that the Ghana Education Trust Fund would continue to support this course.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum whose speech was also read on his behalf said that no nation could progress without the provision of quality education to its citizens in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
“I entreat you to support the government’s STEM education agenda. Colleges of Education have a responsibility of ensuring that our schools never lack qualified STEM teachers and I challenge you to live up to that responsibility,” he said.
Pastor Robert Osei-Bonsu, President of West Central African Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church also said that the college would continue to churn out morally upright products whose contribution to national development would not be in doubt.
The theme of the anniversary was “Sixty Years of Adventist Teacher Education in Ghana: Our Successes, Challenges and the Way Forward”.
By Castro Zangina-Tong
The Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited (GTD) in collaboration with the Department of Organisation and Human Resource Management, University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has marked the 2026 World Safety Day Celebration in Accra.
The event held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Cedi Conference Centre, Legon was under the theme “Good Psychosocial Working Environment: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations.”
The day is observed globally to promote safe and healthy working conditions and to raise awareness about both physical and psychological risks at the workplace.
The event formed part of efforts by stakeholders to deepen national conversations on workplace safety, particularly the growing concern about psychosocial well being.
In his keynote address, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo stressed that workers must not be treated as machines but as human beings with dignity, rights and families.
He explained that unsafe work environments marked by fear, harassment, intimidation and excessive pressure reduce productivity and weaken organisations.
He noted that although physical hazards such as faulty equipment and unsafe buildings remain a concern, psychological risks including excessive workload, bullying, job insecurity and toxic communication are equally dangerous and must be addressed.
According to him, psychological hazards are real, measurable and preventable, and should be treated with the same urgency as physical risks.
He maintained that safe and healthy working conditions are not a luxury but a fundamental right that supports productivity and social justice.
Dr Pelpuo further stated that the government remains committed to strengthening occupational safety and health systems, adding that worker wellbeing is a core responsibility of leadership and not a public relations issue.
He urged employers to create environments where dignity is protected, and workers are empowered to speak without fear.
The Dean of University of Ghana Business School, Prof Ernest Y Tweneboah Koduah noted that the school is committed to shaping a better world of work that is equitable, productive and sustainable.
He announced that the school has secured accreditation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to introduce a programme in organisational health and safety.
He explained that gaps in workplace safety in Ghana are linked to weak enforcement, underreporting and limited professional training.
He added that the new programme will equip graduates with the skills to prioritise employee wellbeing as a key organisational responsibility.
Prof Tweneboah Koduah urged organisations to assess psychosocial risks, invest in human resource capacity and create environments where workers can openly discuss mental health concerns.
He emphasised that collaboration between academia and industry is essential to addressing workplace safety challenges.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar of the University of Ghana, Emelia Naa Kwantsua Agyei Mensah described the event as historic, noting that it is the first time the university is marking the global observance.
She explained that the focus on psychosocial wellbeing reflects current realities in the world of work.
She stated that employee health, including mental and emotional wellbeing, directly affects productivity, morale and institutional performance.
Mrs Agyei Mensah added that the university is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and students, beyond minimum legal requirements.
She called on leaders to reflect on the kind of workplaces they create and to prioritise the wellbeing of employees.
CEO of the GTDC, Prof Kobby on his part noted that its participation aligns with its commitment under the Riyadh Declaration, which calls on member states to improve infrastructure and public safety, as well as enhance services, transport, connectivity and accessibility.
He indicated that the company intends to use the platform to highlight Ghana’s readiness to implement the declaration, with a strong focus on worker safety and wellbeing as a foundation for sustainable tourism development.
The event brought together policymakers, academics, industry players and students to discuss strategies for improving workplace safety and promoting healthier work environments across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that an escort convoy protecting civilians was attacked in Binduri in the Upper East Region, leaving three people dead.
In a press release issued on April 27, 2026, the military said the convoy, which was escorting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga, came under gunfire from unknown attackers.
It said the attackers shot at the convoy several times, killing three of the civilians being escorted and injuring one other person.
According to the statement, soldiers returned fire and were able to repel the attack. In the process, seven of the assailants were killed.
The military added that during a follow-up operation, weapons and ammunition were retrieved from a suspect who had taken refuge in a mosque.
The items included a G3 rifle, two loaded magazines, and additional rounds of ammunition.
It said ten other suspects have been arrested and are assisting with investigations.
The Ghana Armed Forces cautioned the public against engaging the military or any security agency during operations.
It extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured person a speedy recovery.
By: Jacob Aggrey
