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SYND holds meeting to build capacity of green business owners in Ghana
The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) on Friday held an inception meeting for young green business owners in Ghana.
It was attended by financial institutions, green entrepreneurs, donors and the media.
Similarly, it was to build capacities of these green business owners to meet the required International Standards so they could attract funds from donors or financial institutions.
Speaking to the media, Priscilla Adogo Ahiada Project lead for the Young Green Entrepreneurs (YGE) said the meeting would usher them into a one- year program aimed at promoting the interventions of young entrepreneurs by enhancing their skills in Ghana’s climate and environmental sustainability as well as build their capacities to meet the required standards to attract funds from donors.
“By providing orientation, support, and community building opportunities, the meeting will help the YGE entrepreneurs to thrive and make a positive impact on the environment and society” she stated.
Giving the reason why the engagement was important, Ms Ahiada said the meeting was a crucial step in setting the stage for the success of the cohort of green entrepreneurs.
For her, global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) had increased by almost 50 per cent since 1990, with the past 7 years being the hottest on record adding that climate change affects both developing and developed countries, and a growing world population causing increased pressure on resources resulting in their depletion and degradation.
That she said required urgent action and that was why entrepreneurs especially the youth who had taken it upon themselves to produce products targeted at reducing the menace needs to be thoroughly equineedto help address this climate change.
She said a survey was carried out to find out some of the challenges faced by these entrepreneurs and they were access to funds, low marketing and sale skills, not aware of tax incentives andbeing poor development of business cases.
Ms Ahiada pledged to create space for continuous knowledge learning and sharing among young green entrepreneurs.
Mr Emmanuel Asamoah a bee harvester said he was optimistic that the one-year programme would equip him to have more knowledge about the work and contribute his quota to the development of the country.
SYND -Ghana is a nongovernmental organization focused on conducting research on various climate and environmental policies from the youth perspective and provide advocacy support on climate change in Ghana on key international and national issues such as UNFCCC processes including negotiations.
BY BENEDICTA GYIMAAH FOLLEY
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Chief Imam endorses ‘Let Love Lead’s’ clean-up campaign at Nkrumah Circle
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has thrown his weight behind the upcoming city-wide clean-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
The revered Islamic leader gave his blessing during a consultative meeting with organisers of the exercise, calling the initiative a “commendable national duty” that aligns with both religious and civic responsibility.
The clean-up, which marks the third edition of a growing sanitation drive, is being organised by community stakeholders and supported by civil society groups.
This year’s exercise is especially symbolic as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of the June 3, 2015 flood and fire disaster that claimed over 150 lives at the same location.
“The well-being of our people and the cleanliness of our environment are acts of faith and service,” the Chief Imam said.
“We must all come together—Christians, Muslims, traditionalists, and non-religious people alike—to honour the memory of those lost and prevent future tragedies,” He added.
Organisers, ‘Let Love Lead’, say the Chief Imam’s endorsement adds significant moral weight to the campaign, which already enjoys growing national support.
Engagements have also been held with traditional rulers, MPs, government officials, and social influencers to galvanise wider participation.
This year’s event is expected to go beyond sanitation. Side activities include medical outreach, disaster preparedness education, interfaith prayers, and donations to victims of the June 3 disaster.
Nene Lartey Osakonor I (Big Dawood), a traditional leader spearheading coordination, described the Chief Imam’s support as “invaluable.”
He said, “We are deeply honoured by the Chief Imam’s endorsement.
“His message is a powerful reminder that sanitation is not just a government or NGO responsibility—it’s a spiritual and civic duty,” he added.
More institutions, volunteers, and media houses are expected to join the campaign as the date draws near.
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Speaker joins Ugandan Parliament’s inaugural sitting
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, was among distinguished African leaders who witnessed the Inaugural Sitting of the 5th Session of Uganda’s 11th Parliament yesterday.
The event, presided over by Uganda’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. Anita Anette Among, marked the beginning of the final legislative session before the country heads to the polls to elect new lawmakers.
Speakers and presiding officers from Namibia, Congo, East African Legislatures, Kenya’s Senate, South Sudan, and the Leader of the West Africa bloc of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) also attended the session.
In accordance with Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, President Yoweri Museveni delivered the State of the Nation Address, highlighting his government’s achievements.
Using pictorial evidence and videos, he showcased progress in infrastructure development, particularly road construction, and efforts to ensure food security.
The President also emphasized advancements in healthcare, including research initiatives and improved service delivery.
He further noted groundbreaking innovations in science and technology, such as the production and export of the Kirra electric cars.
President Museveni thanked Parliament for supporting government initiatives and pledged more developmental projects, including additional roads across constituencies. As Uganda prepares for elections, he expressed confidence in his National Resistance Movement’s performance while wishing all political parties well.
Following the address, Parliament is set to commence debates next week before receiving the President again for the budget presentation.
Speaker Among commended the President for his support to the legislature and urged Members of Parliament to uphold patriotism and dedicated service.
Bagbin Calls for African Unity
At a dinner hosted for visiting delegations, Rt. Hon. Bagbin, who also chairs the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), urged Uganda to remain committed to African unity and socio-economic development.
The event reinforced the spirit of Pan-African cooperation as nations strengthen parliamentary ties for continental progress.
