Forklex 10th edition Award 2021: Obofo Micheal Grabs Ashanti Regional Best Reporter Award

Forklex 10th edition Award 2021: Obofo Micheal Grabs Ashanti Regional Best Reporter Award

The 10th edition of the annual Forklex Media awards took place on Saturday night at the Accra International Conference Center.

The Ashanti Regional Reporter of the year award, went to Mr. Michael Debrah also known in the media space as Obofo of Agyenkwa Fm,Kumasi.

The seasoned media personality picked the award for the first time on his first nomination.

Speaking in an interview with Sirjakeonline.com, Mr. Micheal Debrah expressed his profound gratitude to God for the glory he has bestowed upon him, his Chief Executive Officer for Atinka Media Village, Mr. Tobin also called Tobinco for the opportunity and the trust he had in him, his General Manager, Editor and entire Staff of Agyenkwa Fm.

"I will first of all give thanks to the Almighty God for it his grace that I have been able to get this Glory, and to also my General Manager, DJ Bewise, Mr. Prince Afah-Gyamfi of Agyenkwa Fm Kumasi, and Tobinco the CEO of Atinka Media Village and the entire Board of Directors and staff of Atinka Media Village, it is through their hands that I have reached this far, those who voted for me, Chiefs and Assembly Members who supported me, I say Ayekoo may God bless and replenish what you've lost because of me", he lauded.

To this not withstanding, he commended all love ones including Chiefs who supported him and voted for him.

Mr. Micheal Debrah ceased the opportunity and advised young and upcoming Journalists not to loose hope but should continue to work hard as God has time for each and every one on the work he or she is doing.

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New Curriculum Training: GES Applauds Gnacops for setting the pace

New Curriculum Training: GES Applauds Gnacops for setting the pace 

The Ghana National Council Of Private Schools, GNACOPS in collaboration with the MoE through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has successfully implemented the training of private school teachers on the Common Core Program, CCP, and the Standard-Based Curriculum, SBC, across the country.

According to the council's Executive Director, Mr Enoch Kwasi Gyetuah, more than three thousand seven hundred and  nine private school teachers have been trained in some part of five out of the sixteen regions in the country.

 This according to the Director mentioned that some part of the Greater Accra region, the Ashanti region, the Eastern region, some part of Central region and the Ahafo region have received the training.

He emphasized that there are a lot more of the training to be done even for the regions that the implementation has been successful.

Queried about why the Private Schools' Council is not doing it with GES, he emphatically stated that GES are policy implementers just as all Private Schools in the country.

 "As I'm  speaking with you now , the training is going on in Peduase and Nsawam in the Eastern region. It will surprise you to know that GES has applauded Gnacops for setting the pace as they also prepare to org goodanise it for their teachers.

The Municipal Director for the Ghana Education Service at Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern region, Mr Hayford Awuah honoured the ongoing training at Nsawam and called on all Private School teachers to take part fully of the training organized  by Gnacops" Mr Gyetuah stated.

Call For More;

The director of Gnacops, Mr Enoch Akwasi Gyetuah;

0249641349.

0249641349.

The Communication director for Gnacops Mr Samuel Nyamekye;

0548470808.

0548470808.

1992 constitution: group charges on Parliament to amend Article 276(1)

1992 constitution: group charges on Parliament to amend Article 276(1)

Oman Sankofa Ghana Movement, non governmental economics and social movement of chiefs and citizens of ghana were very unhappy about the chember of parliament for their delayance to go through some letters that will appear before them.

According Mr. Collins Afriyie who's the president of oman sankofa ghana movement disclosed to  that , the association had written a letter that dated on 8th March, 2021 to the parliament to seek a referendum on amendment of article 276(1) of 1992 constitution of ghana but yet to date the speaker of parliament has not scheduled any meeting to see them.

He further explained that,  this letter was entailed to the parliament to amend the article that resist nananom to partake in active politics.

Again, Mr. Collins Afriyie elucidated it that, they have also written to seek an establishment of an upper house of the parliament to chiefs and some individual and technocrats on retirement to make available their expertise to the nation .

he still emphasis that the chieftaincy institution has demonstrated amazing resilience and still remains the key player not only in local administration but in ghanaian national lifes.

he concluded that they are still on the parliament attention to go through their letter and should schedule a meeting with them if there shall be a different action that will be taken again the chember of parliament .

call..Mr. Collins Afriyie, president of the association for more

0241 936 699.

Mr. Forster Ofori...national coordinator

0249866431.

Children Are Our Future Let's Protect Them Well - Mrs Akua Afriyie To Parents

Children Are Our Future Let's Protect Them Well - Mrs Akua Afriyie To Parents

Mrs Akua Afriyie who is the Gender Ambassador and all the Queen mother of Adowa Gospel has urged the parents in the country to protect their children well.

According to her, the children are our future leaders so parents should work hard and provide the necessities need to them.

In addition, Mrs Afriyie admonished parents to ensure their children do not associate themselves with any stubborn peers in the society.

She noted that, every parent must monitor his or her child,we should keep our eyes on them,we should know the kind of peers they go out with.

She said this during an interview with the media. 

PROTOA DRIVERS CRY TO NANA ADDO, IGP OVER MONEY EXTORTION FROM POLICE OFFICERS

PROTOA DRIVERS CRY TO NANA ADDO, IGP OVER MONEY EXTORTION FROM POLICE OFFICERS

The Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) Drivers are appealing to the government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, the inspector General of Police (IGP) Oppong Boanu and other authorities to come to their aid immediately with the help to reduce the persistence collecting of money from them by police officers along the roadsides.

According to the union, they always run lost especially those on the long journey, they always paid an amount not less than 5cedis each barrier they come across which is costing them a lot.

Addressing the media by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) , Mr. Joseph Mensah stated that, the increased of fuel price and increased of other taxes is affecting the work of transport operaters.

Again, spare parts and other goods keeps on increasing which is also one of their major problem which needs to be address by the government.

He also added that, the 2021 budget contains a number of taxes that doesn't goes in favour of transport operators.

They therefore appeals to the government to come in immediately to increase the transport fares for drivers for good standard of living and also do something about the police officers extorting money from them. country.

FOR MORE ON THIS, CALL:

MR JOSEPH MENSAH, The Ashanti Regional Chairman:

0244886615.

Other spokepersons:

MR DANIEL KODYUAH

0244815553.

MR PAUL OFORI YEBOAH

0244615746.

FREE S.H.S IS COLLAPSING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - CHIEF VOICE OUT

FREE S.H.S IS COLLAPSING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - CHIEF VOICE OUT

The Nkosuohene of Anwomaso Traditional Area in the Oforikrom Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Nana Siaw is appealing to the government to also consider  Vocational and Technical schools in the country and not only on Free Senior High Secondary Schools alone.

According to Nana Siaw , the inadequate of artisans in Ghana now, is the cause of double track system in the  Free S.H.S implementation by Nana Akufo Addo lead government in his first four years.

"Although, Free Senior High School has contributes a lot to Ghanaians economy indirectly, but government should  shift his attention to Technical, Vocational training centers in the country", he added.

Addressing the media, Nana Kwaku Siaw said, the government of Ghana and through the education ministry should consider the Vocational and Technical Schools with the candidates with lower grades to help the students to achieve something in future to generate more artisans and reduce the perception of our youths for white collar jobs in the country.

NANA KWAKU SIAW FOR MORE:

0244537144.

0244537144.

Ghana's disciplinary action rate is on the'ticking time bomb' - Educationist

Ghana's disciplinary action rate is on the'ticking time bomb' - Educationist

Mr Andrews Owusu, an Educationist has stated that, the level of Indiscipline in the various institutions of this country has become a normal phenomenon and gradually sinking the image and integrity of this Nation.

According to him, the abolishment of  corporal punishment in our schools has lead to vulnerability of teachers as there have been constant attacks from parents whose wards received punishment from teachers when they go against the orders of school authorities.

Again, bribery and corruption has become legitimate life style Police Officers and other government or private angencies being it 

teachers, doctors, managers and some other authorities where bribery and corruption seems official before them.

Mr Andrews Owusu Speaking to Sirjakenews.com added that, there have been increasing rate of sexual harassment in the work places where managers,CEO's makes sexual advances towards their employees before they employe them, there is no law and order, politicians have taken the country for granted , most of our chieftaincy disputes on the part of our traditional leaders and many others.

He therefore calls on the legislation body of the government to set up proper regulations before the worst happened to the country. 

 

Mr Andrews Owusu for details, 0243843039.

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