Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Archives

19 Feb

Protect Our Media Support Programmes – Oppong Nkrumah To MOI Staff

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Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has urged the staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support initiatives initiated during his tenure as Minister. In a farewell address during a staff durbar at the Ministry’s premises on Friday, February 16, he made a passionate plea for the continued support and expansion of the media support programmes. Mr Oppong Nkrumah encouraged them to work in close collaboration with the incoming Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, to ensure their sustainability. “Do not turn your back on our media support programs. We need to support the public communications ecosystem continuously.…

24 Oct

Ghanaians Shouldn’t Consider The NDC As An Alternative Due To Current Economic Situation- Information Minister Admonishes

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Minister for Information, Honourable Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has emphatically stated that the government has initiated a lot of developmental projects despite the global pandemic. He noted that the current economic situation shouldn't let Ghanaians think the NDC is an alternative to the current crisis. "The government has been fair to everyone because there are a lot of tangible projects that Ghanaians could point to. Initiatives that have brought relief to the citizenry and improved upon their livelihood...what the government needs to do now is to ensure that policies are implemented to mitigate the effect of the crisis...Per what the government…

17 Oct

Stalled Projects Will Be Continued After External Debt Restructuring – Oppong-Nkrumah

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Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has assured that projects that have stalled due to Ghana’s debt crisis will resume once the external debt restructuring is concluded. According to him, the government has a plan for the continuation of those projects awaiting the conclusion of debt talks with external creditors. Speaking on Accra-based Asaase Radio on October 16, 2023, Oppong-Nkrumah said: “Yes there is a plan; the first part of the plan is to conclude the external debt restructuring. When you conclude the external debt restructuring then you have clarity on how much you can pay on an annual basis on external…

04 Oct

Investing In STEM Vital For National Development – Oppong Nkrumah

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Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has underscored the critical importance of investing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education for Ghana's future. Addressing participants at the 2nd STEM Promotion Roadshow at the Abomosu Senior High School in the Eastern Region, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah emphasized that STEM knowledge is essential not only for individual career growth but also for the nation's development and competitiveness on the global stage. “The people who developed online systems for accessing your SSCE results, the former students who developed digitization systems for some of the government services, the Ghanaian engineers who built this school in…

06 Sep

Oppong Nkrumah Calls For Strategic Overhaul Of Ghana’s Structures

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In an address at the International Advertising Association's (IAA) 6th Africa Rising Conference, Ghana's Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, underscored the urgent need for a strategic transformation of Ghana's structures to ensure the nation's readiness for a forward-looking future. Delivering his address on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, the Information Minister emphasised the vital importance of Ghana adopting innovative and adaptable structures. He drew parallels between the nation's evolution and the strategies employed by corporate brands navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Under the theme “Building Future-Ready Brands,” the Minister stressed that just as corporate brands must define their purpose, Ghana as…

15 Aug

Tourism Is A Significant Driver Of Ghana’s Economy – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

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Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has charged Ghanaians, particularly the media ecosystem to amplify the effective efforts and interventions in Ghana’s tourism sector. Speaking at the inaugural “Editors Forum” hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, shed light on significant interventions within Ghana’s Tourism sector as he described it as a crucial but often overlooked aspect of Ghana’s economic growth. With the theme “Tourism: Policy, Progress, and Partnerships,” the forum resonated with the minister’s passionate call for collaborative endeavours to harness the enormous potential of the tourism…

14 Aug

Dan Botwe, O. B. Amoah, Annoh-Dompreh, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Bryan Acheampong, Other NPP Gurus Endorses Bawumia In Eastern Region

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In a show of massive support, prominent personalities in the Eastern Region New Patriotic Party (NPP) have publicly endorsed Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to become the flagbearer of the governing party for the 2024 general election. The NPP gurus comprising almost all the lawmakers and constituency chairmen have described Dr. Bawumia as a man with unwavering loyalty to the party, unblemished character, exceptional competence, high leadership qualities and a hardworking personality both in opposition and in government who can lead the party to win next year’s presidential election. Each endorsement was met with resounding approval from the delegates…

23 May

‘I’m Not Paid As A Minister, Not Even One Cedi’ – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

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Information Minister, Kwadwo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that he does not receive any additional payment as a minister in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's government. According to him, ministers who are also Members of Parliament do not receive a separate salary or allowance from the government. Addressing concerns regarding the size of the government, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah clarified that the public's focus should not be solely on the compensation budget but should also consider the division of funds between political appointees and non-political government workers. He highlighted that the compensation budget encompasses both categories, with a significant portion allocated to non-political…

09 Sep

76 Factory Projects Under IDIF Completed, 232 Ongoing – Minister

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76 Factory Projects Under IDIF Completed, 232 Ongoing - Minister A total of 76 factory projects executed over the last three years under the ‘One District, One Factory’ initiative has been completed and working. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Information, said an additional 232 of those projects were at various stages of completion. One of the projects, the Amantin Agro-Processing Factory in the Bono-East Region, which is under construction, would this week be inspected by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of his working tour of the Region, according to the Minister. When completed, the project is anticipated…

08 Sep

Government Not Happy With Opposition Covid – 19 Propaganda – Oppong Nkrumah

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Government Not Happy With Opposition Covid - 19 Propaganda - Oppong Nkrumah Government has expressed concern about the bastardization of the fight against the plaguing corona virus by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking at a press briefing in Kumasi Tuesday morning, Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah noted that despite efforts to scale down the pandemic, the NDC continue to play down the importance of the measures put in place by government. He said governance is not about propaganda but good governance which eluded the NDC era and for that matter the NDC has never been appreciative…