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TGM Network supports inmates at James Camp Prison
The Greenwich Meridian Network has extended humanitarian support to inmates of the James Camp Prison at Roman Ridge in Accra as part of its efforts to promote dignity and social inclusion among vulnerable groups.
The outreach took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when members of the volunteer based group spent the day providing welfare services and donating essential items to the facility.
During the visit, inmates received free haircut services, medical screening, and clinical psychological support from professionals within the Network.
The group also provided meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The food served included kenkey, fufu, ice cream, pastries, mocktails, local drinks, burgers, kebabs, and other refreshments.
In addition to the services, the Network donated items to support the prison’s daily operations.
These included a multipurpose plough, a vegetable grinder, a corn mill, bags of sugar, maize, and beans, assorted canned foods, and sachet water.
Prison officers described the donation as timely, explaining that the plough would boost farming activities within the prison, while the corn mill would replace a faulty one that had forced the prison to mill maize outside the facility.
The visit also featured cultural performances by the inmates, who entertained the guests with dance routines and rap battles, highlighting their creativity and talents.
Officers at the James Camp Prison expressed appreciation to the Network for the support, noting that it would help the facility improve food production and work towards self sufficiency.
The Greenwich Meridian Network, formerly known as Dr. Osa and Friends, has carried out community outreach activities across the country over the past five years.
The group has supported orphanage homes including Remar Orphanage Home in Tema and Shekinah Orphanage Home in Dawa with medical screening, dental care, eye check ups, and motivational sessions involving public figures.
One of its recent activities, dubbed Spa Day with the Orphans, was held at the Motherly Love Foundation in Kwabenya.
The event gave children the opportunity to enjoy spa services such as massages, facials, pedicures, and manicures, alongside meals provided by local food vendors.
As part of its long term plans, the Network is expanding into areas such as water sanitation and hygiene initiatives, vocational training for young people, the establishment of a community clinic, and the creation of a food bank to support families affected by disasters.
It also plans to roll out women and girls empowerment programmes and community based medical outreach services.
Members of the public who wish to support or volunteer with the Greenwich Meridian Network can find more information on its official website.
The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as the new Managing Director of New Times Corporation, publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers.
In an engagement with staff of the Corporation today, June 5, 2026, Dr.Nai, expressed his appreciation to everyone for holding the forth and contributing to the growth of the company.
He said, his leadership philosophy is based on professionalism, integrity and team work.
The new Managing Director said, he will be on a journey which would require everyone to take ‘ownership’.
” You need to work as though the company belongs to you. You are not doing it for me, take ownership, let’s work as a team,” he stressed.
With this, he said “we will be able to grow and sustain NTC. Let’s respect deadline and time.”
Dr.Nai pleaded with the staff to play their roles effectively to add value to NTC.
The Board led by Prof Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo expressed his excitement and wished the new MD and staff well in the years ahead.
The Chairperson of the Interim Management Committee, Dr.Charity Binka urged the staff to give the new MD their utmost support to help him succeed.
The appointment dated June 5, 2026, was done by the National Media Commission (NMC) In consultation with His Excellency the President of Ghana.
The appointment is in accordance with Article 168 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and section 2(1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1994 (Act 449).
Dr. Isaac Okpoti Nai is a management executive, academic, and corporate leader with over 25 years of professional experience spanning financial management, corporate governance, strategic planning, internal audit, risk management, and organisational development across Ghana and the United Kingdom,.
Before this appointment, Dr. Nai served as General Manager, Finance and Administration at the State Housing Company Limited.
Dr.Nai has held senior leadership positions with the Ghana Integrity Initiative (Transparency International Ghana), Central Region Development Commission, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Merton and Ananemantey & Co. His experience covers both public and private sector institutions, including donor-funded organizations, local government authorities, financial institutions, and higher education establishments.
As an academic, he has lectured in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, and Management, contributing to the development of future business leaders and professionals.
Dr. Nai holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Financial Management) from Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom, an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the University of Greenwich, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA).
Throughout his career, Dr. Nai has been recognised for strengthening financial controls, improving organisational performance, leading transformational initiatives, and providing strategic leadership that delivers sustainable growth and value creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MomsConnectGH marks Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother’s Day with donation to Accra Psychiatric Hospital
As part of activities to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother’s Day, MomsConnectGH last Saturday organised a donation drive to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital under its outreach initiative, The Hannah Project.
The initiative formed part of the organisation’s broader commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in society while creating awareness around mental health challenges, particularly those affecting women and mothers.
The donation included essential supplies and welfare items for patients at the hospital.
Speaking during the donation, Co-Partner of MomsConnectGH, Elizabeth Owusu-Boadi, said the initiative was inspired by the need to show compassion and support to people facing mental health challenges, especially women and mothers.
She noted that many women continue to struggle silently with mental health conditions such as postpartum depression.
“Postpartum depression is one of the mental health issues many women go through, yet it is not spoken about enough. Many mothers suffer in silence because of stigma, lack of awareness, and limited support systems,” she said.
Mrs Owusu-Boadi explained that the decision to visit the Accra Psychiatric Hospital was intentional and aimed at reminding patients that they are loved, valued, and not forgotten.
“We wanted to come here not just with donations, but with kindness, hope, and support for the patients and staff here,” she added.
She also called on the government, civil society organisations, and private institutions to increase support for psychiatric healthcare facilities across the country.
“Mental healthcare is just as important as physical healthcare. We all have a role to play in supporting mental health institutions and creating more awareness around these issues,” she stated.
Head of Public Relations at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Peggy Asiedu Ekremet, thanked MomsConnectGH for the gesture and encouraged the public to pay more attention to mental health.
“Mental health issues can affect anyone. Seeking help is a sign of strength and not weakness. We encourage people to speak up and seek professional support when they need it,” she said.
MomsConnectGH said The Hannah Project forms part of its broader mission to build a supportive community for mothers while impacting lives positively through outreach and wellness initiatives.
The group also expressed appreciation to all individuals, partners, and organisations who contributed to the success of the donation exercise.
