The Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) is a division under the Ghana Police Service. It was formerly known as the Ghana Police Traffic Unit (GPTU) which is responsible for all road safety in the country.
The unit became part of the Ghana Police Service as far back as 1952.
The main difference between MTTU personnel and the Police Service personnel lies in their dresses/uniforms, tasks, turnouts and the use of flash lights. MTTU personnel do not use dangerous tools in their operations; however, its Modus Operandi (Mode of operation) differs from that of the Police service. MTTU personnel wear white caps / Tops.
The major duties of the MTTU are as follows:
* Educates the public about accident precautions.
* Trains personnel to arrest offending drivers.
* Meets stakeholders such as the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) and Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) to discuss issues on preventing carnage on our roads.
* It is responsible for compiling all accident statistics nationwide on quarterly bases which are later disseminated to the public through the media.
* Controls traffic
* Enforces Traffic regulations
* Opens traffic for the President and other dignitaries who visit the country.
MTTU also partakes in accident prevention with the use of four Es - Enactment of laws and traffic regulations, Education, Engineering in the construction of feeder and urban roads, Zebra crossing and provision of Emergency medical services.
Furthermore, MTTU initiates police accident investigations in collaboration with other road safety holders such as Driver Vehicle and License Authority (DVLA).
DVLA, which was formerly called Vehicle Education License Department (VELD), has the mandate to ensure that drivers are well trained, issue certificates and licenses to qualified drivers. MTTU collaborates with DVLA to form task force to arrest drivers with fake license as well as expired number plates, road worthy certificates, etc.
Both units work hand-in-hand to determine the cause of accident, be it a mechanical error or not. Cases are referred to DVLA for further investigations.
Both stakeholders educate drivers and the general public on motor issues.
There are about 1,300 MTTU Police Personnel nationwide. About 300 police personnel are currently working with the unit at its head quarters.
MTTU is a unit under the Police Service headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). However, the National Commander of MTTU is ACP Daniel Avorga. There are eleven Regional Commanders, 178 District Commanders and 630 Police Stations.
It is of interest that, the Police Service has Eleven Regions instead of ten. This is so because Tema is treated as a Region separate from Greater-Accra Region.
However, all Regional officers report to the Director at the headquarters. District officers report to Regional Commanders.
There are many divisions under MTTU. Some are: Traffic, Accident, Investigation, Training and Education Units. It organizes in-service training programmes for its personnel. This lasts between 2 and 3 years.
REVENUE:
Records indicate that from January-September 09, the unit made about GH¢200,000 (¢2b old cedis) from court fines against offending road users. Some of them have been imprisoned to serve as deterrent to others.
ACCIDENTS:
Moreover, statistics from the unit indicates that, about 1,205 Ghanaians died through accidents from January to September last year. Most of the accidents were preventable. Additionally, 6,000 people were seriously injured, where about 12,000 properties were destroyed or damaged completely. Also, huge sum of money was lost through accidents.
The basic qualification for joining the Ghana Police Force is SHS Certificate with six passes including English and Maths. After the normal training at the Police training school, some are selected to join the MTTU.
The other major recruit demands are: - heights, physic (direct control) and intelligence.
MTTU is challenged with Inadequate:
* Enforcement equipment.
* Towing and recovering trucks for at least one per region.
* Accident logistics like hand gloves, blanket, etc for accident investigators.
* Traffic enforcement equipments like alcohol enforcement censor, flash lights, operational vehicles, accommodation for personnel and other educational equipment such as, digital camera.
MTTU is an agency under Ministry of Interior and is financed by the national and police budget. It enjoys financial support from philanthropists. The National Road Safety Commission supports by providing logistics.
The sterling qualities of MTTU personnel are the same with the Police Service. They are disciplined; provide good service, always alert and intelligent.
Children aspiring to join MTTU in future are advised to take their studies seriously and learn how to work with limited supervision.
MTTU trains Ghanaian drivers' right from the start to assist in minimizing the carnage on our roads where majority of casualties are the youth.
“We admonished that, you use the roads with caution. Remember to wear seat belts when you board a vehicle, if there is any. MTTU is a Service for Ghanaians and the future belongs to the children”, an officer advised.
People should not hesitate to report any driver found driving recklessly, carelessly or dangerously and drank. It is stipulated in the Road Traffic Act to arrest any driver found going contrary to the Act.
The roads Traffic Act - 683 of 2004, as amended by Act - 761 of 2008 with LI 952 and 953 of 1974 and Criminal Code Act - 29 of 1960 as well as the Ghana Highway Code of 1974 were created to sanction drivers who refuse to abide by these laws.
You may call the following emergency numbers to lodge any complaint:
MTN: 18008
VODAFONE: 080010800
KASAPA: 10800
MTTU Head office Line: 021-664206
Monday, February 22, 2010
PARLIAMENT - How It Is Run …
Parliament or the Legislature is not a Ministry. It is an arm of government just like the Executive which is headed by the President and the Judiciary which is also headed by the Chief Justice.
The speaker is elected by Parliament as a body. In practice, he / she is put forward by the party which holds majority of seats in Parliament. In theory, a Member of Parliament (MP) may propose any person who qualifies to be a Member of Parliament as a Speaker. The person(s) thus nominated is /are voted on and the person with the highest votes gets elected. Often times it is by consensus. He / she holds office for four (4) years.
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE BOARD:
The management team of Parliament is known at the Parliamentary Service Board.
The Board is chaired by the Speaker and has both Majority and Minority Leaders, one former Member of Parliament and a serving Member of Parliament; provided that at least one of the last two shall be a woman and finally, the Clerk of Parliament.
MACE:
Before entering and leaving the chair of speaker-ship for a sitting, the Speaker is led by the “Sword” bearer who is the Marshal or his representative, the Clerk or any of his / her Deputies and other officers at the Table Office.
This “Golden Stick” or the “Sword” is called the MACE.
The Mace is the symbol of authority of Parliament or the Legislature. Parliament was born out of a system of representative government. The Mace is however, the symbol of the power or authority of the people which is given to their representatives to show the power that they wield on behalf of the people. The Mace in Ghana is a wooden carven which is laced with gold.
LEADERSHIP:
The leadership of the House is comprised of the Speaker and her two Deputies; the Majority Leader, the Deputy Majority Leader, the Majority Chief Whip and his two deputies and the Minority Leader, Deputy Minority Leader, the Minority Chief Whip and his two Deputies.
COMMITTEES:
There are three types of Committees: Select - oversees the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); Standing - Committees of the House and Adhoc - formed for matters which do not fall under any specific MDA. All together, there are 30 Committees (Select and Standing). Each member belongs to at least one of these Committees.
Nonetheless, it is difficult to say which committee is the most important since it is difficult to tell which Ministry is the most important. Without doubt however, the busiest Committee is the Finance Committee.
If the Speaker and her two deputies are not present, Parliament will not sit. If however, all three are unavailable because they have resigned or been impeached or are dead, then Parliament will sit to elect new Speaker and Deputies. Since independence, we have not witnessed such situation. It is important to state that in other jurisdictions, when the Speaker and the Deputies are absent but not vacated their seats, the oldest serving Member may be elected to hold the fort until the substantive speakers return.
HANSARD:
A Hansard is the official record of proceedings in Parliament. It attempts to capture verbatim (word for word) whatever that is said in the House. It is prepared by specially trained people who work under the Clerk of Parliament. These records are stored for posterity. (Future generation).
If there are equal numbers for both Majority and Minority then there is a split or a “Hung Parliament”. There is neither Majority nor Minority. In some places, they resort to rotational leadership. However, in other places, the party which controls the government (that is, Executive Presidency) is given the nominal leadership. This has not yet happened in Ghana's history. It would be interesting should it happen.
MEETINGS:
Parliament has three (3) meetings in a year. This constitutes one session. A meeting normally lasts from eight to ten weeks. It varies occasionally.
A sitting of Parliament is when it convenes for one day. Parliament normally sits from 10: am to 2: pm. occasionally. Getting to the end of a meeting or when there are very important matters, sittings, extend beyond the normal time. Parliamentary sittings are from Tuesdays to Fridays.
As provided for in the Constitution, Parliament has three meetings in a year. In between the meetings, there are situations which recall members from break. Some of these are - important national issues, passing of new bills.
If both the President and his Vice have to travel outside at the same time, the Speaker has to be sworn in as acting President. This has to be done in Parliament.
PARLIAMENTARY STAFF:
Parliamentary Staff include: Accountants to man finances; Research officers to help members in researching bills, etc, Stenographers and Computer literates to help with secretarial, Librarians, Transport officers, Marshal to help with security, Ushers, Nurses, to take care of MPs and other staff, protocol officers, Public Relations Officers, etc.
Junior staffs are employed by the Clerk, assisted by officers from the Human Resource Department but senior staffs are employed by the Parliamentary Service Board.
SALARIES:
Parliamentary work is a full time job; hence, MPs are paid salaries just like any other public worker. MPs do not receive any allowance during Committee sittings.
However, unlike what obtains elsewhere in Africa, Ghanaian Parliamentarians have virtually no benefits when they travel outside until the delegation includes the Speaker, they do not accord any courtesies to the MPs. On recess they are on their own.
QUESTION TIME:
Normally if a member is not satisfied with a Minister's answers, the matter is not left there. If a Minister cannot answer a question well, he / she may plead to allow for more time to come back. Sometimes a questioner may supply factual evidence to contradict a Minister’s answers and the latter may request to come back to clarify issues.
If an MP lies or uses bad language, he may be called to withdraw and apologize. If the MP refuses, he may be sanctioned. Where any member of the public uses bad language against an MP, he / she is made to withdraw and apologize.
A member is punished if he absents himself for 15 days without permission from the Speaker.
QUALITIES:
An MP must know the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the standing orders of Parliament. He / she must follow the pieces of legislation Parliament enacts and be diligent. Much of this depends on his / her competence level.
FUTURE MPS:
Children are advised to follow the conduct of Parliament, learn the Constitution of the Republic. They should study hard to build the capacity in their chosen fields of endeavour. Above all, they should lead good and clean lives since Members of Parliament are role models for society.
The speaker is elected by Parliament as a body. In practice, he / she is put forward by the party which holds majority of seats in Parliament. In theory, a Member of Parliament (MP) may propose any person who qualifies to be a Member of Parliament as a Speaker. The person(s) thus nominated is /are voted on and the person with the highest votes gets elected. Often times it is by consensus. He / she holds office for four (4) years.
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE BOARD:
The management team of Parliament is known at the Parliamentary Service Board.
The Board is chaired by the Speaker and has both Majority and Minority Leaders, one former Member of Parliament and a serving Member of Parliament; provided that at least one of the last two shall be a woman and finally, the Clerk of Parliament.
MACE:
Before entering and leaving the chair of speaker-ship for a sitting, the Speaker is led by the “Sword” bearer who is the Marshal or his representative, the Clerk or any of his / her Deputies and other officers at the Table Office.
This “Golden Stick” or the “Sword” is called the MACE.
The Mace is the symbol of authority of Parliament or the Legislature. Parliament was born out of a system of representative government. The Mace is however, the symbol of the power or authority of the people which is given to their representatives to show the power that they wield on behalf of the people. The Mace in Ghana is a wooden carven which is laced with gold.
LEADERSHIP:
The leadership of the House is comprised of the Speaker and her two Deputies; the Majority Leader, the Deputy Majority Leader, the Majority Chief Whip and his two deputies and the Minority Leader, Deputy Minority Leader, the Minority Chief Whip and his two Deputies.
COMMITTEES:
There are three types of Committees: Select - oversees the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); Standing - Committees of the House and Adhoc - formed for matters which do not fall under any specific MDA. All together, there are 30 Committees (Select and Standing). Each member belongs to at least one of these Committees.
Nonetheless, it is difficult to say which committee is the most important since it is difficult to tell which Ministry is the most important. Without doubt however, the busiest Committee is the Finance Committee.
If the Speaker and her two deputies are not present, Parliament will not sit. If however, all three are unavailable because they have resigned or been impeached or are dead, then Parliament will sit to elect new Speaker and Deputies. Since independence, we have not witnessed such situation. It is important to state that in other jurisdictions, when the Speaker and the Deputies are absent but not vacated their seats, the oldest serving Member may be elected to hold the fort until the substantive speakers return.
HANSARD:
A Hansard is the official record of proceedings in Parliament. It attempts to capture verbatim (word for word) whatever that is said in the House. It is prepared by specially trained people who work under the Clerk of Parliament. These records are stored for posterity. (Future generation).
If there are equal numbers for both Majority and Minority then there is a split or a “Hung Parliament”. There is neither Majority nor Minority. In some places, they resort to rotational leadership. However, in other places, the party which controls the government (that is, Executive Presidency) is given the nominal leadership. This has not yet happened in Ghana's history. It would be interesting should it happen.
MEETINGS:
Parliament has three (3) meetings in a year. This constitutes one session. A meeting normally lasts from eight to ten weeks. It varies occasionally.
A sitting of Parliament is when it convenes for one day. Parliament normally sits from 10: am to 2: pm. occasionally. Getting to the end of a meeting or when there are very important matters, sittings, extend beyond the normal time. Parliamentary sittings are from Tuesdays to Fridays.
As provided for in the Constitution, Parliament has three meetings in a year. In between the meetings, there are situations which recall members from break. Some of these are - important national issues, passing of new bills.
If both the President and his Vice have to travel outside at the same time, the Speaker has to be sworn in as acting President. This has to be done in Parliament.
PARLIAMENTARY STAFF:
Parliamentary Staff include: Accountants to man finances; Research officers to help members in researching bills, etc, Stenographers and Computer literates to help with secretarial, Librarians, Transport officers, Marshal to help with security, Ushers, Nurses, to take care of MPs and other staff, protocol officers, Public Relations Officers, etc.
Junior staffs are employed by the Clerk, assisted by officers from the Human Resource Department but senior staffs are employed by the Parliamentary Service Board.
SALARIES:
Parliamentary work is a full time job; hence, MPs are paid salaries just like any other public worker. MPs do not receive any allowance during Committee sittings.
However, unlike what obtains elsewhere in Africa, Ghanaian Parliamentarians have virtually no benefits when they travel outside until the delegation includes the Speaker, they do not accord any courtesies to the MPs. On recess they are on their own.
QUESTION TIME:
Normally if a member is not satisfied with a Minister's answers, the matter is not left there. If a Minister cannot answer a question well, he / she may plead to allow for more time to come back. Sometimes a questioner may supply factual evidence to contradict a Minister’s answers and the latter may request to come back to clarify issues.
If an MP lies or uses bad language, he may be called to withdraw and apologize. If the MP refuses, he may be sanctioned. Where any member of the public uses bad language against an MP, he / she is made to withdraw and apologize.
A member is punished if he absents himself for 15 days without permission from the Speaker.
QUALITIES:
An MP must know the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the standing orders of Parliament. He / she must follow the pieces of legislation Parliament enacts and be diligent. Much of this depends on his / her competence level.
FUTURE MPS:
Children are advised to follow the conduct of Parliament, learn the Constitution of the Republic. They should study hard to build the capacity in their chosen fields of endeavour. Above all, they should lead good and clean lives since Members of Parliament are role models for society.
CHRAJ – NATURE AND PROCEDURE
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) was enacted by Act 456 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and was established for the protection and promotion of human rights in Ghana.
It was therefore passed by parliament and received Presidential assent on July 6, 1993. The Commission consists of a Commissioner and two deputies. The current Commissioner of CHRAJ is Mr. Emile Francis Short and his deputies are: Madam Anna Bossman, in charge of Legal and Investigations and Mr. Richard Ackom Quayson, who is also in charge of Public Education and Anti-corruption.
United Nation has urged states to set up institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. The 1992 constitution of Ghana however, provides for the establishment of the Commission.
The commission is entrusted to investigate and remedy complaints of the following nature:
To investigate cases of violation of fundamental rights and freedoms, injustice, corruption, abuse of power and unfair treatment of any person by a public officer in the exercise of his official duties.
To investigate complaints concerning the functioning of the public services commission and the administrative organs of the state.
To educate the public as to human rights and freedoms by such means as the Commissioner may decide.
It is also responsible for investigating instances of alleged or suspected corruption and the misappropriation of public funds (moneys) by officials and takes appropriate action.
APPOINTMENT
The President, in consultation with the Council of State appoints the Commissioner and his two deputies. They are not to hold any other public office while serving their term.
The Commissioner and his deputies enjoy terms and conditions of service as that of the Justice of Court of Appeal and High Court respectively.
They are also supposed to cease to hold office upon attaining the ages of seventy and sixty-five years respectively.
Moreover, where a Commissioner or a deputy dies, resigns or is removed from office, the President shall, acting in consultation with the Council of State, appoint a person qualified to perform those functions until a new Commissioner or deputy is appointed.
HOW A COMPLAINT IS LODGED AT CHRAJ
A written complaint addressed to the commission including name and address of both the petitioner and respondent with postal and residential address and telephone number if any.
The nature of the complaint and all relevant documents should be signed by the complainant or his agent.
Where the complaint is made orally, it shall be reduced into writing by the officer at the registry of the commission or its branch to whom the complaint is made.
The commission has offices in all the Regions and Districts throughout the country. Anyone wishing to lodge a complaint with the commission can do so either orally or submit a written document to any of the offices nearest to his/her locality.
It was therefore passed by parliament and received Presidential assent on July 6, 1993. The Commission consists of a Commissioner and two deputies. The current Commissioner of CHRAJ is Mr. Emile Francis Short and his deputies are: Madam Anna Bossman, in charge of Legal and Investigations and Mr. Richard Ackom Quayson, who is also in charge of Public Education and Anti-corruption.
United Nation has urged states to set up institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. The 1992 constitution of Ghana however, provides for the establishment of the Commission.
The commission is entrusted to investigate and remedy complaints of the following nature:
To investigate cases of violation of fundamental rights and freedoms, injustice, corruption, abuse of power and unfair treatment of any person by a public officer in the exercise of his official duties.
To investigate complaints concerning the functioning of the public services commission and the administrative organs of the state.
To educate the public as to human rights and freedoms by such means as the Commissioner may decide.
It is also responsible for investigating instances of alleged or suspected corruption and the misappropriation of public funds (moneys) by officials and takes appropriate action.
APPOINTMENT
The President, in consultation with the Council of State appoints the Commissioner and his two deputies. They are not to hold any other public office while serving their term.
The Commissioner and his deputies enjoy terms and conditions of service as that of the Justice of Court of Appeal and High Court respectively.
They are also supposed to cease to hold office upon attaining the ages of seventy and sixty-five years respectively.
Moreover, where a Commissioner or a deputy dies, resigns or is removed from office, the President shall, acting in consultation with the Council of State, appoint a person qualified to perform those functions until a new Commissioner or deputy is appointed.
HOW A COMPLAINT IS LODGED AT CHRAJ
A written complaint addressed to the commission including name and address of both the petitioner and respondent with postal and residential address and telephone number if any.
The nature of the complaint and all relevant documents should be signed by the complainant or his agent.
Where the complaint is made orally, it shall be reduced into writing by the officer at the registry of the commission or its branch to whom the complaint is made.
The commission has offices in all the Regions and Districts throughout the country. Anyone wishing to lodge a complaint with the commission can do so either orally or submit a written document to any of the offices nearest to his/her locality.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Vanguard 35th Anniversary
THE National Insurance Commission (NIC) is working in collaboration with the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) to introduce new guidelines which will bring some sanity into the handling of premium credit in the insurance industry.
However , a premium finance company which will facilitate the sale of insurance products will be required to promote a premium finance company.
The Commissioner of Insurance, Madam Josephine Amoah announced this at the 35th Anniversary celebration of Vanguard Assurance Company Ltd in Accra yesterday.
“On the issue of unhealthy competition, the NIC will conduct special audits and those who fall foul will be sanctioned,” she emphasized.
Madam Amoah speaking on the theme: “35 years of excellence in Insurance Service Delivery” also indicated that work on the introduction of Market Conduct rules as a code of practice was far advanced. And that when completed, the guidelines would help promote transparency, fairness and professionalism in the insurance business, thereby increasing public confidence and patronage of insurance services.
The commissioner said that the NIC has noted with satisfaction, the remarkable progress that Vanguard Assurance was making in the industry and has also taken notice of the fact that Vanguard was not one of the companies the commission received complaints on, which meant that she said, “Vanguard is providing quality service and is treating its clients fairly”.
The Vice President Mr. John Dramani Mahama in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. Seth Tekpey stated that government was doing everything possible to create the enabling environment for industries to operate.
“By so doing the youth would also be gainfully employed and the now “better Ghana would become the best Ghana,” he said.
The Vice President also said that the insurance industry played and important role in the socio-economic development of the country in terms of providing security.
“If we develop the culture of insuring our properties and liabilities towards third parties, whenever the unforeseen insured events occur, we would grieve alright but at the end of the day we would remember that all is not lost because there is an insurance company like Vanguard Assurance, that would always stand by us,” he commended.
Mr. Mahama lauded the company for their expertise over the past 35 years in building industry d as well as knowledge and understanding of the insurance needs of their valued and loyal customers.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard, Mr. Gideon Amenyedor said the company which was founded by Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem of blessed memory has satisfied its customer’s insurance needs by paying claims promptly of which $3m was paid in 2008.
Mr. Amenyedor also noted that the company has its social responsibilities among other projects such as road safety, health and education.
“The good works of Vanguard did not go unnoticed, the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana had for two consecutive times awarded the company for segmentation, targeting and positioning,” he said.
He added that, through dedication, hard work and a can do spirit, the Ghanaian was capable of building a company to admirable height as demonstrated by the founder.
The Managing Director (MD) of Vanguard Life, Mr. Harold Awuah-Darko also hard the opportunity to outdoor the company which he said was a subsidiary of Vanguard Assurance which was established in compliance with the insurance law 2006, Act 724.
Mr. Awuah-Darko said the company has developed series of life assurance products to enable corporate entities provide valuable employee benefits to optimally meet their changing needs within the limited resources available at the best possible value.
However , a premium finance company which will facilitate the sale of insurance products will be required to promote a premium finance company.
The Commissioner of Insurance, Madam Josephine Amoah announced this at the 35th Anniversary celebration of Vanguard Assurance Company Ltd in Accra yesterday.
“On the issue of unhealthy competition, the NIC will conduct special audits and those who fall foul will be sanctioned,” she emphasized.
Madam Amoah speaking on the theme: “35 years of excellence in Insurance Service Delivery” also indicated that work on the introduction of Market Conduct rules as a code of practice was far advanced. And that when completed, the guidelines would help promote transparency, fairness and professionalism in the insurance business, thereby increasing public confidence and patronage of insurance services.
The commissioner said that the NIC has noted with satisfaction, the remarkable progress that Vanguard Assurance was making in the industry and has also taken notice of the fact that Vanguard was not one of the companies the commission received complaints on, which meant that she said, “Vanguard is providing quality service and is treating its clients fairly”.
The Vice President Mr. John Dramani Mahama in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. Seth Tekpey stated that government was doing everything possible to create the enabling environment for industries to operate.
“By so doing the youth would also be gainfully employed and the now “better Ghana would become the best Ghana,” he said.
The Vice President also said that the insurance industry played and important role in the socio-economic development of the country in terms of providing security.
“If we develop the culture of insuring our properties and liabilities towards third parties, whenever the unforeseen insured events occur, we would grieve alright but at the end of the day we would remember that all is not lost because there is an insurance company like Vanguard Assurance, that would always stand by us,” he commended.
Mr. Mahama lauded the company for their expertise over the past 35 years in building industry d as well as knowledge and understanding of the insurance needs of their valued and loyal customers.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard, Mr. Gideon Amenyedor said the company which was founded by Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem of blessed memory has satisfied its customer’s insurance needs by paying claims promptly of which $3m was paid in 2008.
Mr. Amenyedor also noted that the company has its social responsibilities among other projects such as road safety, health and education.
“The good works of Vanguard did not go unnoticed, the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana had for two consecutive times awarded the company for segmentation, targeting and positioning,” he said.
He added that, through dedication, hard work and a can do spirit, the Ghanaian was capable of building a company to admirable height as demonstrated by the founder.
The Managing Director (MD) of Vanguard Life, Mr. Harold Awuah-Darko also hard the opportunity to outdoor the company which he said was a subsidiary of Vanguard Assurance which was established in compliance with the insurance law 2006, Act 724.
Mr. Awuah-Darko said the company has developed series of life assurance products to enable corporate entities provide valuable employee benefits to optimally meet their changing needs within the limited resources available at the best possible value.
Monday, September 7, 2009
GUPS HANDING-OVER
The Minister of Education, Mr. Alex Tettey-Enyo has urged student leaders to view their calls to duty as an opportunity to work relentlessly by partnering the government in the quest to make professional as well as tertiary education affordable and accessible.
This he said would help improve professional tertiary education in the country.
In a speech read on his behalf by the Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Paul Kofi Krampah at the 7th handing-over and swearing-in ceremony of the Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS) in Accra.
“As executives of a union which brings together students of twenty public and private professional and degree awarding institutions in the country, you no doubt have an enormous task in forging and maintaining a clear focus as a strategic stake-holder in tertiary education,” Mr. Tettey-Enyo stated.
He however congratulated the new executives and also indicated that the doors of the ministry was always opened for constructive suggestions from all its stakeholders, in the search for realistic alternatives under the expanding demands on the national purse.
Also, the out-going president of GUPS, Mr. Anthony Abosti Afriyie said the challenge of the youth, universally; to take over from the current generation within the next decade dictated the rapid acquisition of education of education and training especially in the areas of leadership and management.
This he said would be attained through hard work as well as dedication to maker the student front an indispensable factor in the nation-building process, “and as professionals, we need to solidify our status and influence in the affairs of students of this nation,” Mr. Afriyie added.
He also outlined some of the achievements under his leadership which among others included, championing women empowerment where by female appointees formed a third of the government machinery.
Also Mr. Afriyie noted that a Press and Information department was established to harness journalistic expertise.
For his part, the in-coming president of GUPS, Mr. Michael Docyor Yomoh, noted that, although members of the fraternity seemed to have lost faith, “we have started fervently and by the time we hand over next year, we will all have the cause to be proud as members of GUPS,” he said.
Mr. Yomoh also said that his team would build a media-friendly union in addition to inter-personal marketing of the union.
He therefore called on all institutions to pay their dues and contribute towards the programmes and project of GUPS.
The GUPS president also appealed to the Ministry of Education as well as other professional bodies to support them.
“I would also appeal to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to consider students as a major interest group in matters relating to students and education in the country,” Mr. Yomoh.
The Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Lezorkuku constituency, Mr. Ruben Nii Nortey-Duah congratulated the new executives and also advised them to be up and doing in their various positions in order to move active students participation to the next level for the development of the country.
This he said would help improve professional tertiary education in the country.
In a speech read on his behalf by the Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Paul Kofi Krampah at the 7th handing-over and swearing-in ceremony of the Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS) in Accra.
“As executives of a union which brings together students of twenty public and private professional and degree awarding institutions in the country, you no doubt have an enormous task in forging and maintaining a clear focus as a strategic stake-holder in tertiary education,” Mr. Tettey-Enyo stated.
He however congratulated the new executives and also indicated that the doors of the ministry was always opened for constructive suggestions from all its stakeholders, in the search for realistic alternatives under the expanding demands on the national purse.
Also, the out-going president of GUPS, Mr. Anthony Abosti Afriyie said the challenge of the youth, universally; to take over from the current generation within the next decade dictated the rapid acquisition of education of education and training especially in the areas of leadership and management.
This he said would be attained through hard work as well as dedication to maker the student front an indispensable factor in the nation-building process, “and as professionals, we need to solidify our status and influence in the affairs of students of this nation,” Mr. Afriyie added.
He also outlined some of the achievements under his leadership which among others included, championing women empowerment where by female appointees formed a third of the government machinery.
Also Mr. Afriyie noted that a Press and Information department was established to harness journalistic expertise.
For his part, the in-coming president of GUPS, Mr. Michael Docyor Yomoh, noted that, although members of the fraternity seemed to have lost faith, “we have started fervently and by the time we hand over next year, we will all have the cause to be proud as members of GUPS,” he said.
Mr. Yomoh also said that his team would build a media-friendly union in addition to inter-personal marketing of the union.
He therefore called on all institutions to pay their dues and contribute towards the programmes and project of GUPS.
The GUPS president also appealed to the Ministry of Education as well as other professional bodies to support them.
“I would also appeal to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to consider students as a major interest group in matters relating to students and education in the country,” Mr. Yomoh.
The Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Lezorkuku constituency, Mr. Ruben Nii Nortey-Duah congratulated the new executives and also advised them to be up and doing in their various positions in order to move active students participation to the next level for the development of the country.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
CHURCHES URGED TO INVEST
CHURCHES in Ghana have been advised to focus on the prospects of investment in order to have Christ-like nation.
They are also challenged to work towards loyalty for the development of the nation.
This was announced by Rev. Stephen Wengam at the 25th Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of the Open Door Assemblies of God Church in Accra.
Speaking on the theme: “Arise and Shine in your days of favour”, Rev. Wengam urged the congregation to continuosly walk with God for the rest of their lives in order to renew their commitment with him.
“The more you walk with God, the more intimate you become with him”, he said.
He however commended the church for establishing an educational fund to support needy but brilliant students in the church.
The Head pastor of the church, Rev. James Dontoh also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to people who have contributed to the growth of the church during the past twenty-five years.
“I say the God of love will not forget your labour of love shown towards his kingdom”, he expressed.
Rev. Dontoh said, they were also looking into the future for new territories for the Lord, quality leadership as well as development to meet the demands of the 21st Century church.
For his part, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ablekumah Central Constituency, Mr. Theophilus Tetteh-Tsai told the congregation that the poor drainage system in the area would by 2010 be a thing of the past.
He also appealed the members not to hesitate to report any criminal case to the police since the area was over the years noted for crimes.
“As residents of the constituency, let us all help to improve the constituency through our selfless dedications”, he said.
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God church, Rev William Dontoh noted that the vision of the church to establish an Educational Fund to support brilliant but needy students in the pursuit of vocational, high school, and tertiary education was a step in the right direction.
He however challenged the church to dram bigger and also pursue greater projects in the years ahead.
“Invest more in missions, train more leaders and make the gospel relevant to your society’s socio-economic development”, he urged.
Rev. Dontoh was optimistic that the Assemblies of God University College would soon commence after attaining accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
The Regional Superintendent of A. G. Rev. George Annang also congratulated the members for their relentless efforts to build up the church during the past years.
He therefore asked them to continuously rely on God for strength, wisdom and knowledge for the task ahead.
They are also challenged to work towards loyalty for the development of the nation.
This was announced by Rev. Stephen Wengam at the 25th Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of the Open Door Assemblies of God Church in Accra.
Speaking on the theme: “Arise and Shine in your days of favour”, Rev. Wengam urged the congregation to continuosly walk with God for the rest of their lives in order to renew their commitment with him.
“The more you walk with God, the more intimate you become with him”, he said.
He however commended the church for establishing an educational fund to support needy but brilliant students in the church.
The Head pastor of the church, Rev. James Dontoh also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to people who have contributed to the growth of the church during the past twenty-five years.
“I say the God of love will not forget your labour of love shown towards his kingdom”, he expressed.
Rev. Dontoh said, they were also looking into the future for new territories for the Lord, quality leadership as well as development to meet the demands of the 21st Century church.
For his part, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ablekumah Central Constituency, Mr. Theophilus Tetteh-Tsai told the congregation that the poor drainage system in the area would by 2010 be a thing of the past.
He also appealed the members not to hesitate to report any criminal case to the police since the area was over the years noted for crimes.
“As residents of the constituency, let us all help to improve the constituency through our selfless dedications”, he said.
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God church, Rev William Dontoh noted that the vision of the church to establish an Educational Fund to support brilliant but needy students in the pursuit of vocational, high school, and tertiary education was a step in the right direction.
He however challenged the church to dram bigger and also pursue greater projects in the years ahead.
“Invest more in missions, train more leaders and make the gospel relevant to your society’s socio-economic development”, he urged.
Rev. Dontoh was optimistic that the Assemblies of God University College would soon commence after attaining accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
The Regional Superintendent of A. G. Rev. George Annang also congratulated the members for their relentless efforts to build up the church during the past years.
He therefore asked them to continuously rely on God for strength, wisdom and knowledge for the task ahead.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
INFORPRENEURSHIP 2009, LAUNCHED
THE 2009 Infopreneurship has been officially launched to equip persons in the business sector to be able to improve the economy.
The conference also seeks to address economic issues in Ghana and also to position individuals to be internally relevant.
The Infopreneurship is a gathering of corporate executives, entrepreneurs and upwardly mobile young professionals who seek to explore ways through which information can help them achieve their dreams.
The conference which is in its third year is spearheaded by Legacy and Legacy, which is a human capital development organization.
This year’s conference is on the theme: “International Business and Global Impact”.
The conference was as well to prepare Ghanaian entrepreneurs, students and professionals for the market.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Combert Impressions, Mr. Albert Ocran said the prospects of a global market had challenged all persons in the business industry to be up to expectation.
He stated however that the time had come to break out from geographical and cultural confines and took businesses as well as ideas onto the international scene.
Mr. Ocran said, it behoved on businesses in Ghana to be abreast with global trends and also explore their companies on the international front.
That could be done, he said either directly through foreign investment or indirectly through e-commerce and related internet-based activities.
“Even though the general directions of the conference is about information and wealth creation, each year we highlight a particular dimension of this subject,” he said.
He added that participants would be challenged to think beyond the borders of this country and make themselves and their businesses globally relevant.
This year’s conference kicks start from the 10th to the 11th of August, 2009.
Speakers include, the hosts, Albert and Comfort Ocran, Dr. Mensa Otabil, Mr. Philip Sowah, Prof Pikay Richardson, Mr. Andy Ojei.
Others are, Ms Ama Okyere, Mr. George Babafemi and Mr. Joel Nettey.
The conference also seeks to address economic issues in Ghana and also to position individuals to be internally relevant.
The Infopreneurship is a gathering of corporate executives, entrepreneurs and upwardly mobile young professionals who seek to explore ways through which information can help them achieve their dreams.
The conference which is in its third year is spearheaded by Legacy and Legacy, which is a human capital development organization.
This year’s conference is on the theme: “International Business and Global Impact”.
The conference was as well to prepare Ghanaian entrepreneurs, students and professionals for the market.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Combert Impressions, Mr. Albert Ocran said the prospects of a global market had challenged all persons in the business industry to be up to expectation.
He stated however that the time had come to break out from geographical and cultural confines and took businesses as well as ideas onto the international scene.
Mr. Ocran said, it behoved on businesses in Ghana to be abreast with global trends and also explore their companies on the international front.
That could be done, he said either directly through foreign investment or indirectly through e-commerce and related internet-based activities.
“Even though the general directions of the conference is about information and wealth creation, each year we highlight a particular dimension of this subject,” he said.
He added that participants would be challenged to think beyond the borders of this country and make themselves and their businesses globally relevant.
This year’s conference kicks start from the 10th to the 11th of August, 2009.
Speakers include, the hosts, Albert and Comfort Ocran, Dr. Mensa Otabil, Mr. Philip Sowah, Prof Pikay Richardson, Mr. Andy Ojei.
Others are, Ms Ama Okyere, Mr. George Babafemi and Mr. Joel Nettey.
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