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Ningo-Prampram sea defense project nears completion
In a bid to address the devastating effects of tidal waves along the coastal belt, the government, about three years ago, began the construction of a sea defence wall on the shores of the Ningo-Prampram District.
The about $69m project, under the Ningo-Prampram Coastal Protection Project, is meant to protect the five-kilometre stretch from tidal waves, beach erosion and flooding.
When completed, it would among other things, protect the livelihoods of the people, and boost domestic tourism in the Ningo-Prampram area – one of the tourist destinations in the country.
A recent visit to the site saw engineers putting finishing touches, indicating that the project could be completed by the end of December, this year.
When the Works and Housing Minister, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, paid a visit to the site in July, Mr Kwasi Sarpong Osei, Project Manager of Messrs Bridge Global Consolidated Limited, the construction company undertaking the project, stated the readiness of the company to go by the project schedule.
Mr Osei said about 2.6-kilometres out of the total five-kilometres sea defence project, had been completed, adding that the remaining 2.4 kilometres would be finished in due time.
He, however, appealed to the government to expedite the release of funds to fast-track work on the project.
The aerial shots captured by the reporter depict the extent of work completed at the site. Some residents have so far expressed satisfaction at the project and are hopeful that it would bring them some relief as they go about their daily activities.
Coastal erosion and flooding which continue to affect the communities along the coast could be traced to the impact of human activities, climate change and rise in sea-levels.
By Geoffrey Buta
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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President John Dramani Mahama, in in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has made donations on behalf of the people of Ghana to Jamaica, Sudan and Cuba to support those countries as they struggle to rebuild.
On behalf of Ghana, he donated over 2,400 bags of made-in-Ghana rice, assorted clothes, mattresses, made-in-Ghana cocoa products, bags of sugar, polytanks and other essential items to the victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica , Cuba , and the people of Sudan suffering from war.
The decision stems from Ghana’s solidarity with the affected compatriots.
President Mahama in his address during the presentation at the presidency, said the humanitarian items were worth GHC10 million.
He said 50 percent of the items will go to Jamaica, 30 percent to Cuba, and 20 percent to the International Red Cross for their camps in Sudan.
President Mahama said they appealed to private individuals among others who generously contributed towards the humanitarian course.
Foreign Affairs minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed the country’s appreciation to institutions and private individuals who supported in raising the items.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
