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NGO enhances youth ICT competence in Wa
As part of efforts to enhance the computer skills and competencies of the youth in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region, a non-profit information technology-based organisation, Yison Tech Hub, has organised a free 10 weeks intensive training on web incubation and business development for the youth in the municipality.
The organisation which sought to empower the youth in the areas of innovation, creativity technology and entrepreneurship took the participants through practical and theoretical lessons to prepare them for the job market.
The training formed part of a series of training programmes earmarked for the youth in the area by the organisation.
The Chief Executive Officer of the entity, Mr Issahaque Serikpera Naa, who made this known on Tuesday during an interview with The Spectator here stated that although they aimed at improving the Information Technology (IT) skills of the youth, his outfit was roping in more young women to actively participate in the training programme.
“We do not want the youth to be unproductive that is why we have spread our tentacles to include people who have completed Senior High School and tertiary institutions as well as unemployed graduates, among others,” he said.
He said that the training would continue unabated to ensure that a greater number of the youth were equipped with IT skills and were capable of starting their own businesses, adding that the organisation was putting measures in place to cater for unmarried young ladies with babies.
“Participants do not need any skills to be able to join the training, we only need your commitment, because we are out to train the youth and equip them with knowledge, skills, disposition and confidence in both technology and entrepreneurship,” Mr Naa stated.
He mentioned that they were dedicated to promoting technology innovation for rapid prototyping of budding ideas, innovation of local businesses, technical support for startups and promotion of youth entrepreneurship in the region.
He appealed to the various participants who would take part in subsequent training programme to put in more efforts in order to build their skill and become ambassadors of the training.
From Lydia Fordjour and Rafia Abdul-Razak, Wa
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
