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Name Pokuase Interchange after Nii Ayii Kushi– Nii Tettey Kodzo II
The Chief of Ayawaso, Nii Tettey Kodzo II and his traditional elders have paid a working visit to the ongoing Pokuase Interchange project to acquaint themselves with progress of work.
The Resident Engineer of the project, Mr Kwabena Bempong, who welcomed the chief and his entourage on site, said the 4-tier interchange when completed next year, was expected to reduce traffic congestion on the Ofankor-John Teye –Amasaman stretch of the Accra-Nsawam highway.
He said the project which was started two years ago was about 78 per cent complete, saying hopefully the project be completed by the first quarter of 2021.
The resident engineer explained that work on access roads linking the interchange was almost been completed to ensure smooth movement of motorists and other road users.
Mr Bempong indicated that the challenges they initially encountered such as the acquisition of properties, provision of electricity, removal of overhead cables among others were now a thing of the past.
Nii Tettey Kodzo II, in response, commended the government for the mega project being undertaken to reduce travelling time and long hours sitting in traffic.
He said they have sent a letter of petition to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, that the interchange when completed, should be named after Nii Ayi Kushi, the first king and founder of the Ga Adangme State on which the project was located.
According to him, Nii Ayi Kushi was not only a traditional ruler for his people, but also as founder of the Ga Adangme State, he played a critical role in the political, economic and social development of the Gold Coast.
“Yet nothing was done in honour of our Great King,” he said, stressing that we pray that President Akufo-Addo honour this great traditional ruler of blessed memory.
Nii Tettey Kodzo II, commended the residential engineer and his construction team for the good work they have done so far and was very much impressed with the huge engineering edifice.
From Benjamin Arcton-Tettey, Pokuase
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
