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NDC promises free sanitary pads for school girls
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised free sanitary pads for girls in Basic and Senior Higher Schools across the country.
Mr Mahama noted that the initiative forms part of efforts to alleviate Ghanaians in the current economic hardships.
The pledge comes after public discourse and social commentary suggesting to government to eliminate import duty on imported sanitary pads.
Speaking at the launch of the party’s manifesto in Winneba, the former President said proponents have argued that menstrual cycle comes with its own complications, therefore, imposing taxes on sanitary pad is unacceptable.
He was optimistic that this promise would bring relief to all women, especially female students.
He made known the party’s commitment to establishing libraries in primary schools to promote a reading culture.
Aside from that, he said they will address the critical issue of textbook distribution and ensure the provision of relevant educational materials.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
