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Social workers Association of Ghana pays courtesy call on Gender Minister
The National President of the Social Workers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Mr. Divine Arnold Exorgbe, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to congratulate her on her appointment.
The visit also served as an opportunity to explore areas of potential collaboration between the Association and the Ministry in strengthening social protection systems across the country.
During the discussions, Mr. Exorgbe strongly advocated for the passage of the Professional Social Work Bill. He emphasized that the Bill, when passed into law, would facilitate the licensing of professional social workers, regulate their practice, and help eliminate unqualified practitioners from the field.
According to him, the Bill would also serve as a key milestone in elevating the profession and ensuring standardized and ethical service delivery nationwide.
In her remarks, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey commended the Association for its commitment to advancing the interests of social workers in Ghana.
She encouraged the Association to intensify efforts to enhance the visibility and relevance of the profession by actively engaging the public and stakeholders.
The Minister further charged members to demonstrate their indispensable role in society by offering practical and innovative social work interventions, particularly in vulnerable communities.
She reiterated the Ministry’s openness for possible collaborations, and underscored the importance of professionalizing social work to improve the quality of care and support services across the country.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties expressing their willingness to work closely together in advancing social protection and promoting the welfare of all Ghanaians.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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