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Over 1500 officials benefit from KOICA Scholarship Programme
Nana Ato Arthur (inset) addressing guests at the event
The Head of Local Government Service, Nana Ato Arthur has commended the Korean government support for Ghana to ensure efficiency in the public sector.
According to him, over 1500 Ghanaian public officials had been trained under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), contributing immensely to the growth of the country.
He said this at the recently held KOICA Alumni Association, Ghana (KAAG) seminar in Accra under the theme, ‘KOICA-Ghana Partnership: Impact of the KOICA Scholarship Programme on Public Service Delivery.’
The seminar was aimed at providing the platform for the alumni to share their experiences and lessons that could be translated into public service delivery in Ghana.
“It is crucial to build on the foundation laid by the KOICA Alumni. We need an integrated approach that leverage new skills and ideas. Our goal is to establish a cycle of learning and innovation that supports sustainable local development,” he stated.
This, he said, would be a starting point for a stronger collaboration between international education programmes and local governance.
“Let us ensure that every lesson learnt through the programme directly contributes to building a better Ghana. We commend KOICA for the continuous support in building capacity for public officials particularly the civil and public service staff,” he stressed.
However, he said the integration of these skills had not been without challenges since issues such as limited resources, resistant to change and the need for continuous training had sometimes slowed progress.
On his part, KOICA Ghana Country Director, Mr Dong Hyun Lee congratulated the alumni for the dedication to self-improvement as well as the development of Ghana.
He said equipping public officials with the needed skills to improve service was essential to the development of every country.
“Let us continue to seek for new ways to improve service delivery and support the growth of our respective countries,” he added.
The occasion also saw presentations from alumni Mr David Essuman Mensah and Mr Victor Kofi on the topic, ‘Reforming Ghana’s Public Sector; the Korean Way-Lessons from Korea’ and ‘Using Taxation for development economics-lessons from Korea in the field of work,’ respectively.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
