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President Mahama inaugurates expanded Tema port
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded Tema Port after the completion of phases one and two of the project.
The expansion is a major public–private partnership between Meridian Port Services, APM Terminals and other partners, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. It was funded privately.
President Mahama noted that the collaboration reflects Ghana’s ability to use private capital to drive national development.
He described the expansion as one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Africa’s maritime sector.
He explained that Ghana is working to position itself as the gateway to West Africa’s maritime industry.
He added that the port’s expansion is not only a national milestone but also a statement for the continent.
With its new capacity and modern systems, the Tema Port now serves as the preferred first-call terminal for major shipping lines entering the Gulf of Guinea.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
