I’m Committed to Completing All Projects Started by My Predecessor- Prez

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July 11, 2018

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to complete projects that began under the erstwhile Mahama administration to make good his promise during the 2016 elections to Ghanaians.

He said the completion of a GH₵ 2.5 million Shopping Centre at Anloga in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region which comprises 26 shops, two banking halls, a cafeteria and other ancillary facilities is a demonstration of his commitment to complete all projects started before his tenure.

The President made this known on Monday, July 9 in an address to commission the Anloga Shopping Centre on the first day of his three-day tour of the region.

Prez Nana Akufo-Addo commissioning the Shopping Centre flanked by Torgbui Sri III (right), V/R Min. Dr. Letsa (left)

Nana Akufo-Addo’s three-day working visit of the Volta Region forms part of his ongoing nationwide tour which has seen him visit the Brong Ahafo and Western Regions.

He explained that phase one of the project was done by the previous government while his government completed the phase, stating, “I am not stealing NDC policies, I am completing Ghanaian projects.”

Nana Akufo-Addo disclosed that government began negotiations to pay contractors so as to get them back on site to complete the Keta Sea Defense project.

He further noted that government will soon cut sod for the commencement of the Keta Harbour project in line with government’s “pledge to develop several harbours along the coast.”

The president later commissioned the ‘Courage Quarshigah’ Memorial hostel estimated to cost over GH₵500,000 for the Keta Nursing and Midwifery Training College. The facility is expected to accommodate about 100 students of the college.

Earlier, the president announced his presence in the region by making a brief stopover at the palace of Torgbui Sri III, Awomefia of the Anlo State, Anloga where a closed-door meeting was held.

He ended day one of his tour with a meeting of chiefs from Anlo, Keta, Ketu North and South, Akatsi North and South, Central, South and North Tongu, Adaklu and Agotime Ziope at Tadzewu in the Ketu North Municipality.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Volta NPP Vote For SAMMI AWUKU

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July 4, 2018

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Executives of the 26 Constituencies of the Volta Region have declared their support and endorsed Sammi Awuku as the next National Organiser of the NPP prior to Friday’s delegates conference to be held in Koforidua to elect new executives for the various positions in the party.

According to them, his tremendous contributions as a National Youth Organiser in leading the party’s youth to victory in the 2016 general elections is more than enough proof that giving him the nod National Organiser is the best decision for the party.

They declared their support in Hohoe during a press conference held by the regional executives with support from the constituency executives last Tuesday, July 03, 2018.

In a statement read by the Regional Chairman, Makafui Woanyah with support from the Secretary, Vice Chairman, Organiser, and other executives, he stressed that “Sammi Awuku has proven to us that he has the tenacity, integrity, the vision, and the will to be the next National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party – and we want to help him achieve that goal”.

The Regional Organiser, Emmanuel Bodjah also described Sammi Awuku as a strong advocate of proper training who was instrumental in resourcing the party’s youth, hence elevating him as the National Organiser will mean better mobilisation and resourcing of the rank and file of the party.

He recounted how Sammi played a key role in strengthening the youth wing of the party which ensured a well-coordinated advocacy for the party and policing of ballots during the 2016 elections.

He said “Since he was first elected as National Youth Organiser of the party and throughout his career as a national officer and communicator for our party Sammi Awuku has been an energetic and consistent advocate of grassroots-led initiatives to help our party’s core membership base expand, serving each and every member with respect and integrity. At the same time, Sammi has been sensitive to the constant calls we make to him while on the job and the need to consolidate the gains of the party towards election 2020”

For him the Sacrifices and Efforts of Sammi must be rewarded with a massive vote for him this weekend. “We remember his sacrifices and efforts. We’re going to be with him every step of the way,” he recounted.

Having gone around the region and with the blessings of the other organizers and the broader constituency executives, he asserted that “We acknowledge that, through his experience and performance over his several years in service to our party, he has proven beyond every possible doubt that he is the best candidate for the National Organiser position for the party.”

By: Collins Anku/voltaonlinegh.com

Volta NPP Endorse Freddie Blay

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July 4, 2018

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Volta NPP Chiarman(Middle) with Other Executives — Volta NPP Charmian (Middle) with Other Executives

Volta regional executives of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have endorsed the candidature of acting National Chairman, Freddie Blay as the next National Chairman of the party.

The executives made the endorsement in a press conference held in Hohoe last Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

The statement which was read by the Regional Chairman, Makafui Woanyah stressed that “…we are convinced that it is about time we brought records to bare as the impending National Delegates Conference is days away, and more so to let all discerning patriots understand the fact that Mr. Freddie Blay has the support of the Volta Region NPP.”

The endorsement which follows similar ones done by other regions (Central, Western, Northern, Upper-East and Upper West) comes ahead of the party’s Delegates Conference, slated for July 6 and July 7, 2018 during which delegates across the country, will elect national executives to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.

Citing reasons for their decision, the statement revealed that Freddie Blay as acting Chairman facilitated a successful execution of the National Delegates Conference held in Sunyani and later brought about considerable reforms that stabilized and united the party resulting in the party’s victory in the 2016 elections.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the first assignment Freddie Blay effectively executed was our successful Delegates Conference in Sunyani, coupled with successive reforms that stabilized and made the then opposition New Patriotic Party a united force ready for action.”

The statement further acknowledged in particular the support Mr. Blay has given the region since he took office, saying, “Freddie Blay’s personal support to the development of the Volta Region and for that matter NPP in general is unmatched as we have been witnesses to significant changes that had projected the NPP victory ahead of the general elections”.

They also mentioned how his tenure ensure prompt and adequate supply of funds and resources, including a personal donation of two pick-up vehicles to ensure a successful execution of party activities that led to the massive drop of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) votes in Volta Region (its Stronghold) during the 2016 elections.

It is against this backdrop that the regional executives declared their unflinching support for the acting chairman.

Mr. Woanyah who was flanked by his other executives and some constituency executives further urged all delegates in the region to vote massively for Mr. Blay saying “We again by this same measure of support wish to call on all executives of the twenty-six constituencies to do same by voting massively for Freddie Blay come 6^th-7^th July.”

By: Eyram Anaglate/voltaonlinegh.com

Afadzato South Fetes Senior Citizens on Republic Day

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July 3, 2018

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The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Afadzato South in the Volta Region, Lawyer Wisdom Semanu Seneadza has honoured some aged people from across the district as part of the 58th Republic Day celebration.

More than hundred pensioners drawn from communities in the area, including Kpeve, Golokuati, Ve, Anfoe and other areas, benefited from this year’s Republic Day, otherwise known as Senior Citizens Day on Sunday, July 1 held in the district.

The senior citizens were awarded in various sectors like health, education, agriculture among others as a way of showing appreciation for their contribution towards national development.

DCE presenting an award to a senior citizen

The beneficiaries, most of whom are in their 70s and 80s also had pleasant time with the DCE, made merry, shared their working experiences as well as history of the country and some difficulties they currently face awhile they deliberated on ways to address them.

They were also screened for blood pressure, blood sugar level, hypertension, diabetes, Hepatitis B, malaria among others, and given tips on healthy living.

Lawyer Semanu assured them of his resolve to help them benefit from government’s intervention programme, Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) to enable them enjoy their old age.

Participants undergoing health screening

He also advised them to recommend the government’s flagship programme, the Free Senior High School policy to their grandchildren and asked that they have faith in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

On road network, the DCE disclosed that President Akuffo-Addo has not abandoned the Eastern Corridor road but will soon pay contractors to resume work which will not only help the party to retain power but also help to bring development to Afadzato South which lies along the Eastern Corridor road.

A participant, Mr. Gotthold Yao Agra, a retired mining engineer just like the others, was excited about Sunday’s event saying, “after working all these years and the president invites you, you will feel so elated, you will realise that the efforts you have also put in is recognized.”

Similar events were held across the region including Ho West, Ho Municipality, Akatsi South to mark this year’s Republic Day.

By: Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh.com

Harris Foundation Offers Support to IT Entrepreneurs in Ho

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July 3, 2018

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An America-based non-governmental organization (NGO), Harris Foundation has indicated its commitment to support young entrepreneurs across the country.

This came to light during a seminar it held on Friday June 30, 2018 in the Volta Regional capital, Ho to orient young people on the myriad business opportunities in Information Technology (IT), and to encourage more people to invest in the IT business.

The seminar among other things, sought to market the business opportunities the organization has to offer in the arena of IT in order to attract prospective investors and entrepreneurs.

The event being the first of its kind to be held by the organization Ho drew a number of students and businessmen and women from the municipality.

The organization which has been in operation in Ghana for about 10 years has ran seminars in Sogakope, Accra, and Sunyani thus far, and seeks to subsequently reach out to other parts of the country.

Speaker for the event and Business development and Public Relations Manager for Harris Foundation Ghana, Mr. Laud Fiati in his lecture, exposed participants on the areas prospective businessmen can invest in.

According to him, the areas available comprise, e-commerce, online advertisement and other business technologies like Uber.

He disclosed that the NGO has designed a number of applications in this regard including, Hotel management app, SMS app, ad management app, Hospital record keeping app, and Real estate app.

All that an individual needs to do, is to purchase the application and assume management of the app and he or she will begin to realize the financial rewards. He thus, encouraged participants, to seize these opportunities as they are worth billions of cedis.

He also noted that aside the investment opportunities Harris Foundation seeks to offer, it is also committed to training young people in different programming languages like PHP, Python and Java, networking and software development.

To this end, the NGO organizes boot camps through which it equips participants with requisite skills to enable them take advantage of opportunities in the IT market.

He also stressed that all seminars and boot camps are free however, any participant who wishes to take advanced courses or specialize in any field of IT, would have to foot half of his tuition fee, while the organization bears the rest of the cost.

By: Eyram Anaglate/voltaonlinegh.com

UHAS Commissions 1,200 Seater Auditorium

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July 1, 2018

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Cedi Auditorium-UHAS — Cedi Auditorium- UHAS

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in the Volta Region has commissioned a 1,200 seater auditorium which was constructed by the Bank of Ghana.

Work on the auditorium started in 2014 and costs GH¢8 million, with two seminar rooms, two offices and a proposed banking hall.

It is named the “Cedi Auditorium” in view of the immense investment from the Bank.

Justice Victor J.M. Dotse, Chairman of Council of the University, tasked authorities to keep the edifice intact for future generations.

Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor, Bank of Ghana, whose speech was read on his behalf, said the facility was to improve the University’s physical environment and also enhance its learning environment.

He said as a community of scholars, UHAS was expected to adopt innovative approaches to research and disseminate results of findings towards addressing societal problems.

Professor John Gyapong, Vice Chancellor, UHAS, said the construction of the auditorium became necessary when the School admitted its third batch of students.

Source: GNA

DCE Calls on NHIA to Establish Secretariat in Nkwanta North

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July 1, 2018

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The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nkwanta North in the Volta Region, Jackson Jakayi, has appealed to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to situate a secretariat in his district to enable residents to access services of the scheme with ease.

According to him, residents are compelled to travel to other districts in a quest to register or renew their membership.

He described the phenomenon as “unacceptable and a slap on the face of the citizens”, when giving his second sessional address at the 1st ordinary assembly meeting at Kpassa, the district capital.

Mr Jakayi lamented that Nkwanta North District has been deprived of the needed development projects since its creation some 10 years ago.

He detailed that the district is confronted with numerous challenges, paramount among them being lack of a befitting assembly structure, health facilities, educational infrastructure and potable water.

“The lack of a befitting structure is seriously affecting the full integration of the departments at the assembly where some of the departments are housed in rented apartments. The assembly doesn’t have adequate staff to enable it perform its principal functions effectively”, he said.

Speaking on education, the DCE argued that the continuous use of untrained teachers in schools is one of the contributing factors of non-performance and appealed for pragmatic approaches towards rescuing the fallen standard of education in the district.

He advised pupils to be disciplined, take their studies seriously and stay away from illicit drugs, such as tramadol, marijuana and other social vices to ensure a brighter future.

The Presiding Member, Mr Simal Nyofam, extended an invite to investors and philanthropists interested in the development of the district, assuring of the assembly’s support to ensure the district sees the needed development projects.

By: Obrempongba K. Owusu/voltaonlinegh

Avoid Politics to Develop Avenor-DCE Tells Chiefs

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July 1, 2018

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The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akatsi South in the Volta Region, Leo Nelson Adzidoga has urged Chiefs in Avenor Traditional Area to avoid politics in their decision making to ensure development in peace in the area.

Addressing Chiefs and elders of Avenor during a media launch of 2018 Avenor Tutudoza (meaning development festival), Mr. Leo Nelson pleaded with the Chiefs to be non-partisan.

“Partisanship must be avoided in our drive towards the development of Avenor. When traditional rulers are seen to be indulging in politics, it will derail our efforts of reaching our objective.”

“A situation where Chiefs meddle in internal politics of political parties is a sure recipe for disaster” he said.

He blamed the current state of the area on chiefs’ involvement in politics, saying, “our society failed because of excessive partisanship. At this juncture of our journey our chiefs must remain absolutely aloof as far as politicking in Avenor is concerned.”

Torgbui Ahiamadorwu Godome III, Chairman of the Planning Committee also speaking at the event, called on the rulers and natives of Avenor to adhere to the call of the DCE.

He emphasized that Avenor citizens must commit to the development their area and the country.

“I have come to realise one thing, that no nation is really committed to the development of another nation. America was developed by Americans. Ghana can only be developed by Ghanaians so Avenor can only be developed by the people of Avenor”.

The Avenor Tutudoza celebration which comes off in November this year on the theme, “Leveraging our Heritage to Promote Development, Unity and Peace in Avenor”, is an initiative of chiefs of the area to bring development to the area which for a long time, has seen little development.

By: Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh.com

Kpando ‘Handball Homecoming’ Begins

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June 30, 2018

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Ghana’s Handball fraternity have converged at Kpando for a 3-day Handball Competition dubbed ‘Handball Homecoming’ on the theme, “Empowering the Youth, Education and Sports in Focus”.

The event which is aimed at raising funds for a Multi-Purpose Sport Complex at the Kpando Sports Stadium has many of the Handball Clubs as well as Officials in Kpando, to ensure its success.

The security services teams and Community teams, with one team from Kpando, will also battle not for laurels but for the pride of the town, from which most of them were groomed.

In an interview with TalksenseSports, George Bankole, who is the initiator of this event said it is their wish to help revive the sport in the town.

“When I was at Kpando as a coach, I brought up some players who have risen to a level in their career, working for the security services. Since I left Kpando, 8 years ago, activities of handball are dying because in my days, Kpando players were picked to represent the whole region. I was however surprised, there wasn’t any player from Kpando for Volta Region at last year’s Sports Festival with the exception of my son who captained the team.

“So I decided to organize all my players to come back. Then we use the occasion to appeal for funds for a Multi-Purpose court as the facility is deteriorating,” he added.

Bankole, who started his career as a Coach at Kpando and currently, Technical Director of Ghana Handball believes the event will drive the youth away from social vices.

“The devil finds jobs for the idle hands and because the game among other least financed sports is not going on here well, our youth have taken to drugs and other social vices. So we will have health talks, education, discipline and others which will empower the youth out of their current status. I am happy that many of my Handball people bought into this idea and are supporting it.”

The Program is expected to end on Monday, July 2 with a traditional soccer match between age-long rivals, Kpando Gabi and Kpando Zongo

Organizers of the event plans to have it annually to ensure completion of the Multi-Purpose Court and successful revival of the sport in the town and the region.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Bad Roads Killing My People- Biakoye DCE

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June 30, 2018

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The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Biakoye in the Volta Region, Madam Comfort Atta has bemoaned the poor nature of roads in her district saying, it is putting the lives of her people in danger.

According to her, aside the challenges commuters on these bad roads encounter, some unscrupulous people take advantage of the situation and rob drivers and passengers on these roads.

She said the Kpando-Worawora-Dambai stretch of the Eastern Corridor road is in such bad shape that drivers go at very low speed on that stretch and fall victims (passengers inclusive) to robbers who lay ambush to for them.

Madam Attah revealed that a driver who was a victim of such attacks remained in the hospital morgue to be buried over the weekend.

She therefore called on the Regional Highway Authority to as a matter of urgency address the issue to safeguard lives in her district.

The DCE raised the concern following a presentation by the Regional Engineer, Ghana Highway Authority, Mr. Philip Agbati during the first meeting of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) held on June 28, 2018 in Ho.

Regional Minister flanked by his Deputy (right) and Director (left) at the meeting

Mr. Agbati’s presentation centred on programmes of the Authority for the year 2018 and the achievements made so far.

DCE for South Tongu, Emmanuel Louis Agama who was also in the meeting raised the issue of the deteriorating Lower Volta Bridge at Sogakofe. He expressed worry over the delay in rehabilitating the bridge.

His worry had to do with the Authority’s inability to reinstall some expansion joints that had worn off creating potholes on portions of the road which now serve as death traps to motorists who attempt to dodge these potholes.

In response, the Regional Engineer said the Authority has started processes to award a contractor for rehabilitation works on the Sogakofe Bridge, adding that the accidents on the bridge were unfortunate.

On the earlier concern from the Biakoye DCE, Mr. Agbati said the road projects have stalled because contractors working on the projects have not been paid due to cash flow constraints and hopes that the issue gets resolved for the contractors to return to site.

By Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com