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National Service Authority welcomes new deputy director-general
The National Service Authority (NSA) has congratulated Major Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu on his appointment as Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations.
In a statement, the Authority described his appointment as a boost to its work, noting that his wealth of experience and dedication to public service would help improve efficiency and growth.
The NSA expressed confidence that Major Kpeungu’s leadership would bring positive changes to the institution.
“We extend our best wishes to him as he assumes this important role and look forward to the positive impact of his leadership,” the statement added.
Major Kpeungu will support the Director-General in overseeing the operations of the Authority, which is responsible for managing the one-year mandatory national service programme for graduates across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
