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Provide nutritious food for children – Agrofood expert
An Agrofood Expert, Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, says food consumed by a child could serve as a safe and essential medicine for growth or a slow poison to kill the child.
Consequently, she is cautioning parents to be thoughtful and vigilant about what their children consume.
Dr Achiaa stated this in an interview with The Spectator ahead of the Christmas festivities to put parents on their toes regarding what their children fed on.
According to her, it was important for parent to be circumspect over the type of food they fed their children with in order to prevent any form of deficiency it may be associated with.
She said choosing the right meal for a child was very prudent and in ensuring that, the child was acquiring the necessary nutrients embedded in a particular meal.
Highlighting on the need to ensure a nutritious food for a child, she said a nutrient-densed food must contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats.
Dr Ankrah further indicates that consuming enough whole grains and cereals products provides children’s with vitamin and mineral essentials needed for their development.
“The world’s happiest kids are the ones that are fed well. When kids are fed with the type of food they love and cherish most, parents become stress-free and embark on their daily activities without having to worry about them,” she expatiated.
Moreover, Dr Ankrah addressed that it is important to continually prioritise children’s food in order to nourish their babies with the necessary nutrients for essential growth.
The Agrofood Expert also said Arise Foods is a brand introduced by Saliscom with the primary motive of curbing malnutrition among children in Ghana.
By Alfred Ankrah
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APC to contest Tamale Central parliamentary seat
The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced plans to present a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Tamale Central Constituency.
The leader of the party, Hassan Ayariga, who made this known in a statement on August 26, 2025, said the decision was taken after broad consultations with both national and constituency executives.
He explained that Tamale Central deserves strong, credible, and people-focused representation in Parliament.
Dr. Ayariga said the APC was committed to deepening Ghana’s democracy by giving the people of Tamale Central a true voice in Parliament.
According to him, politics is about participation, representation, and improving the lives of citizens.
He added that the APC was ready to work with its grassroots to secure victory in the constituency.
The party has, therefore, called on its members, supporters, and residents of Tamale Central to rally behind its candidate in the coming elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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YEA boss assures timely salaries for Community Police Assistants
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has assured graduands of the Community Police Assistant programme that their salaries will not be delayed.
In his address during the graduation ceremony at the Ghana Police Academy in Tesano on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Mr. Basintale said the payments would be made monthly to ensure that the officers could work effectively for the country.
He commended the graduands for successfully completing their training, noting that the programme had instilled discipline, diligence, and excellence in them.
He recalled his initial doubts when he saw some recruits at the beginning of the training but said he was impressed by the transformation witnessed during the passing-out parade.
The YEA boss urged the new officers to respect their uniforms and carry out their duties with discipline.
He added that their work would contribute to President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour security agenda.
Mr. Basintale disclosed that under a memorandum of understanding signed between the YEA and the Ghana Police Service, disciplined graduates who meet the necessary requirements would be shortlisted for future police recruitment.
He expressed appreciation to the Ghana Police Service and the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, George Opare Addo, for their support in implementing the initiative.
So far, 12,000 community police assistants have been trained and deployed across the country under the programme, according to the YEA.
By: Jacob Aggrey
