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Akufo-Addo Calls For More Renumeration Of Artistes, Filmmakers
16 Nov

Akufo-Addo Calls For More Renumeration Of Artistes, Filmmakers

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has addressed the pressing issue of inadequate renumeration for artistes in the film industry, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to bolstering support for the sector. Speaking at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, the President highlighted ongoing efforts to revitalize the National Film Institute (NAFTI) to train more professionals for the film industry. President Akufo-Addo urged film producers to champion narratives that reflect the richness of Africa’s culture, stating that storeytelling holds a pivotal role in the fim production industry. He stressed the importance of projecting authentic African stories while directing the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and…
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President Akufo-Addo’s Alma Mater Appeals To Him For Support
26 Oct

President Akufo-Addo’s Alma Mater Appeals To Him For Support

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s alma mater, Kinbu Senior High Technical School in Accra, has appealed to him to assist in reclaiming encroached lands of the school for infrastructural development to take care of the increasing number of students. It said the 149-year-old school’s lands had been encroached upon by state institutions, transports owners, market women and other people, hindering the growth and expansion of the school which was set up by then Governor Samuel Rowe in 1874. The Headmistress of the school, Sylvia M. Letcher-Teye, made the appeal when the management and some staff of the school paid a…
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President Akufo-Addo Receives Credentials Of Six Envoys
18 Oct

President Akufo-Addo Receives Credentials Of Six Envoys

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023 received the letters of credence from six new Ambassadors and High Commissioners at a brief presentation event to mark the beginning of their tour of duty to Ghana, at the Jubilee House in Accra. They are H.E. David Kabre of Burkina Faso, H.E. Rosa Liliana Gomez Cardenas De Weston of Peru, H.E. Daniel Mahongo of Zambia, H.E. Kittisak Klomchit of Thailand, H.E. Andrew Augustus Wilson of The Bahamas and H.E. Amaury Justo Duarte of the Dominican Republic. Interacting with President Akufo-Addo, David Kabre, pledged to deepen the…
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Not Every Leader Is A Thief; Pray For The Nation – Akufo-Addo To Christian Council
18 Oct

Not Every Leader Is A Thief; Pray For The Nation – Akufo-Addo To Christian Council

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President Akufo-Addo has called on the Christian Council and the religious community in the country to pray for the nation. The President also asked the Council to pray for the understanding of the people since not everybody elected as a leader is a thief. According to him, this prayer is necessary so that people with that understanding will have some hope in leaders. The President made the call when the new Chairman of the Christian Council, Right Rev. Dr. Hilliad Della Dogbe, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House. He described the perception as unfortunate,…
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If It Was About Who Votes For Me, I Shouldn’t Be Here – President Tells Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims
17 Oct

If It Was About Who Votes For Me, I Shouldn’t Be Here – President Tells Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims

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President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, October 16, stirred controversy when he subtly reminded some victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage at Mepe in the Volta Region about the fact that he had visited to sympathise with them regardless of the fact that the residents there do not vote for his party. The flooding caused by the spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams has forced many communities in the north, south, and central Tongu districts of the Volta region to evacuate, leaving them with no choice but to try and salvage what's left of their belongings. The situation is dire,…
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“We Will Make Ghana A Leader In Stem Education & Innovation In Africa”, President Akufo-Addo
11 Oct

“We Will Make Ghana A Leader In Stem Education & Innovation In Africa”, President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government’s goal is to position Ghana as a leader in STEM education and innovation in Africa, as STEM education has become the cornerstone of progress and innovation in our modern world. Addressing the 61st Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools on Wednesday, 11th October 2023, President Akufo-Addo stated that, towards the realisation if this vision, Government is creating a STEM pipeline to increase STEM enrolment at tertiary education level, through pre-engineering programmes. “The pre-engineering programme has been introduced to target Senior High School Graduates in General Arts, Visual…
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“My Govt’s Record, Investments In Education Unmatched In 4th Republic” – President Akufo-Addo
11 Oct

“My Govt’s Record, Investments In Education Unmatched In 4th Republic” – President Akufo-Addo

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“It is important to state that no Government, in the history of the 4th Republic, has done more for the growth of the education sector than the Akufo-Addo Government, and the numbers back this claim. The total allocation to the education sector, since I came into office in 2017, is one hundred fourteen billion, five hundred million, six hundred twelve thousand, one hundred and thirty-five cedis (GH¢114,500,612,135), of which twelve billion, nine hundred and sixty-one million, two hundred and eighty-four thousand, five hundred and forty-eight cedis (GH¢12,961,284,548) has been spent on senior high schools.” These were the words of the…
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“Free SHS WASSCE Results Better Than Those Of 2016” – Prez. Akufo-Addo
11 Oct

“Free SHS WASSCE Results Better Than Those Of 2016” – Prez. Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has applauded the contribution of the Chartered Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) for the contribution towards the successful implementation of the novel Free Senior High School Policy, which commenced in September 2017. The President also commended them on the increasingly stellar performances of the students in the West African Senior High School (WASSCE) examinations since the introduction of the Policy. Addressing the 61st Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), on Wednesday, 11th October 2023, President Akufo-Addo said, in the face of brute resistance from naysayers, this vindication, based…
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‘COVID-19 And Russia-Ukraine War Affected Everybody’ – Samini Weighs In On Hardship in Ghana
18 Sep

‘COVID-19 And Russia-Ukraine War Affected Everybody’ – Samini Weighs In On Hardship in Ghana

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Reggae dancehall artist Samini has offered his assessment of President Akufo-Addo’s performance, highlighting the effects of the world crises brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on his administration. The singer expressed his admiration for the president’s efforts in governing the country and acknowledged the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic in the current economic landscape. According to Samini, the past four years have been particularly challenging for President Akufo-Addo due to global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, which have adversely affected economies worldwide. “I think it was an…
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Let’s Trade Among Ourselves – Akufo-Addo Urges African Countries
08 Aug

Let’s Trade Among Ourselves – Akufo-Addo Urges African Countries

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged African countries to trade among themselves. Mr Akufo-Addo indicated that Africa is endowed with natural resources and other commodities that can transform the entire continent. Transforming the continent, he said, would require that the countries trade among themselves. Mr Akufo-Addo said thises in his acceptance speech when the Africa Bar Association conferred on him on Monday Augist 7 the Medal of Merit in Leadership Award, at its ongoing 2023 Annual Conference in Pretoria, South Africa. “We must be defined by what we see in ourselves, and not what others choose to say about…
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