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Nkosuohene of Nankese-Abesim fulfils pledge to community
The President of MOTEC LIFE-UK, Dr Paul Ofori-Atta, has presented varied items to selected school children and residents of the Nankese-Abesim community in the Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region.
The items include blankets, sewing machines, curtains, school jerseys and others.
The gesture was in fulfilment of a pledge he made to empower women in the community with skills and resources to enhance their economic well-being.
Dr Ofori-Atta, who is the Nkosuohene of the area, emphasised the importance of establishing a vocational centre to facilitate training in sewing and other vocations.
He urged the community members to put Ghana first in all they do and desist from activities that would result in chaos as Ghana heads to the polls today.
He urged the community members to maintain and use the machines for its intended purpose.
The Chief of Nankese-Abesim, Nene Barfour Adjanor IV, praised Dr Ofori-Atta’s commitment to the community’s development, noting that the donation will reduce teenage pregnancy and secure the future of young girls.
He pledged to put up a structure to accommodate the trainers and also engage his sub chiefs to monitor the progress of the course.
He congratulated the school for their success in the BECE and attributed the success to the 6-unit classroom block that Dr Ofori -Atta built for the community.
“I am very grateful to Dr Ofori-Atta for this wonderful donation,” said Beatrice Koko Sika, one of the beneficiaries, and added that the sewing machine will help her to earn a living to support her family.”
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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