Hon. Fatima Abubakar Archives

18 Dec

Transition Period Doesn’t Halt Govt Operations – Information Minister To Mahama’s Transition Team

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The Spokesperson for the Government’s Transition Team and Minister for Information, Fatima Abubakar, has dismissed claims that there is an agreement to halt recruitment processes during the ongoing transition period. Her comments follow threats from President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s Transition Team to reverse what they described as “last-minute recruitments” initiated by the outgoing administration. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, 17th December, Fatima Abubakar emphasised that the operations of the Transition Team do not suspend government activities. “The fact is that the work of the transition team does not put an embargo on the government business and does not oust the…

08 Aug

Disregard NDC’s Propaganda And Vote For Bawumia To Ensure Continuity Of Ongoing Projects- Information Minister

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Minister of Information, Hon. Fatimatu Abubakar, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the "Breaking the 8" agenda, aimed at improving Ghana's development. In an exclusive interview with Kwaku Dawuro on "Movement in the Morning" show, Hon. Abubakar highlighted the Akufo-Addo government's achievements across all 16 regions, including the completion of 21 district hospitals under Agenda 111, with 60 more nearing completion. She also mentioned the establishment of profitable drug stores in rural communities, increased girls' education through Free SHS, and stable electricity coverage now at 84%. Additionally, Hon. Abubakar announced plans to introduce 40 information vans to disseminate information, particularly…

06 Oct

Community Mining Scheme Has Created 82,800 Jobs- Dep. Information Minister

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The Deputy Minister for Information, Fatima Abubakar, has disclosed that since the launching of the community mining scheme by the Akufo-Addo led administration, about 82,800 jobs have been created so far. In order for these miners to get the necessary training in order not to do it haphazardly, many were enrolled onto the University of Mines and Technology. Speaking to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement in the morning show, honourable Abubakar said that “many would be questioning what kind of community mining has created such a huge number of jobs. Therefore, I will be mentioning a few where some could be…

28 Jun

IMF Will Be Our Last Resort- Deputy Information Minister Debunks Rumors (VIDEO)

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The deputy Minister for Information, Hon. Fatima Abubakar, has stated that going to the International Monetary Fund(IMF) for programme support and bailout will be the last resort of the ruling Government. In an exclusive interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show, the deputy Minister indicated that resorting to the IMF can never cushion the economy but could only sustain Ghanaians while the economy stays afloat. "This wouldn't be the first time Ghana may go to the IMF, we have been there before but look at the implications we had as a country following the conditionality we were…