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Social protection bill when passed will protect vulnerable groups – Gender minister affirms
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has assured that the Social Protection Bill, when signed into law, will provide a stronger framework to safeguard the rights and welfare of vulnerable groups across the country.
She gave the assurance when the founder of the Lepers Aid Committee and caretaker of the Weija Leprosarium, Father Andrew Campbell, paid a working visit to her office to explore areas of collaboration in supporting disadvantaged groups.
Father Campbell, who has for decades championed the welfare of persons affected by leprosy and other marginalized groups, called for stronger collaboration to ensure persons with disabilities receive adequate care.
He urged government to expand the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to cover more eligible inmates, thereby extending social protection to a wider group of marginalized individuals.
The discussion highlighted the plight of street children, which the minister said remains a priority for her ministry.
She explained that ongoing collaborations with relevant agencies were aimed at tackling the root causes and providing long-term solutions.
On the request for LEAP expansion, the minister said pragmatic steps were being taken to ensure that all eligible persons are enrolled.
She further noted that the passage of the Social Protection Bill by Parliament, now awaiting Presidential assent, will provide a sustainable legal basis for programmes like LEAP.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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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