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NMC pays working visit to New Times Corp.
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The newly constituted National Media Commission (NMC) on Wednesday paid a familiarisation tour of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times, and The Spectator newspapers.
The team was received by the NTC’s Board of Directors and an Interim Management Committee (IMC) put in place to supervise the operations of the Corporation.
The tour offered a platform to engage, know at first hand challenges of the corporation and meet the IMC, currently managing the operations of the Corporation.
Professor Kwamena Kwansah – Aidoo, Chairman of the Board, supported by Mr Kwesi Kersi, a Board Member and Chairman of the IMC, led the group on the tour to the various offices and inspection of some facilities while interacting with a few members of staff.
In a short address, the Chairperson of the NMC, Professor Akua Opokua Britwum, urged the NTC to embrace new media while keeping its mandate as traditional print media institution.
This, she emphasised, could increase the corporation’s revenue and also help meet the needs of its targeted audience nationwide.
The Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa- Maku Quaittoo, explained its structure and operations to the members, noting that although it was under staffed, yet it was still able to meet production timeline.
The Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Rahaman, in his remarks, pledged the loyalty of the staff to the enhancement of the Corporation’s operations.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
