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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Vanguard pays claim
VANGUARD Assurance Company Ltd has paid an insurance claim of GHC 86,724 to MTL Bore Holes Ltd on Thursday, in Accra in order to replace a drilling machine which got damaged through an accident.
This was a promise by the company to help its customers in the industry.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard, Mr. Gideon Amenyedor said that, it was the aim of the company to pay insurance claims to customers they insure of which they also pay premiums for damages.
He reiterated that Vanguard would always stand by its clients should the unfortunate happens.
“No body prays for any mishappening, but should it happen, Vanguard would protect its customers,” he expressed, adding that people should take insurance policies in order to prevent any future misfortunes.
Mr. Amenyedor however noted that insurance was a promise to pay claims promptly and that Vanguard Assurance was leaving above its responsibilities.
Also, he said that last year alone, the company paid a claim of GHC 6.5 million to its customers.
He said, business was all about risk, therefore it tries to take care of all insurance needs and also provide excellent services to its customers.
This was a promise by the company to help its customers in the industry.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard, Mr. Gideon Amenyedor said that, it was the aim of the company to pay insurance claims to customers they insure of which they also pay premiums for damages.
He reiterated that Vanguard would always stand by its clients should the unfortunate happens.
“No body prays for any mishappening, but should it happen, Vanguard would protect its customers,” he expressed, adding that people should take insurance policies in order to prevent any future misfortunes.
Mr. Amenyedor however noted that insurance was a promise to pay claims promptly and that Vanguard Assurance was leaving above its responsibilities.
Also, he said that last year alone, the company paid a claim of GHC 6.5 million to its customers.
He said, business was all about risk, therefore it tries to take care of all insurance needs and also provide excellent services to its customers.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
CIMG AWARD
VANGUARD Assurance, the first indigenous company and a member of the Ghana Club 100 has been adjudged the Best Marketing oriented Insurance Company 2008 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG).
This is the second time of winning such award.
Speaking with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, Mr Gideon Amenyedor said he was very happy for the company to have won the award the second time under his tenure.
He however, said that Vanguard has applied the marketing principles which have eventually caused its brand to occupy a unique position.
He said, Vanguard has become a household name in the insurance industry, of which they would continue to make the necessary changes to meet the demands of the market.
“The industry has become very competitive and the only way to stay above board is to have a differentiating strategy, Mr. Amenyedor noted.
He also expressed the concern that most companies were engaging in price-cutting, and if appropriate measures were not put in place to check the situation, they would not be able to meet their basic obligations of paying claims to their clients.
He stated that, Vanguard was purposed for satisfying their customers needs in the insurance industry, “To whom that much is given, much is received,” he expressed.
The CEO expressed his appreciation to God for giving the both staff and management of Vanguard Assurance the power and grace to work hard to win the award.
He also dedicated the award to its cherished customers and all individuals as well as companies who made their dreams came true.
Mr. Amenyedor also commended his predecessor, Mr. M. E. Baba, for establishing a firm foundation in the company, the Vice-Chairman of Vanguard, Mr Daniel Awuah Darko also for his business expertise as well as Mr. W. Keteke for his professionalism in steering the affairs of the board.
He also thanked all its customers for nominating them for the second time.
This is the second time of winning such award.
Speaking with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, Mr Gideon Amenyedor said he was very happy for the company to have won the award the second time under his tenure.
He however, said that Vanguard has applied the marketing principles which have eventually caused its brand to occupy a unique position.
He said, Vanguard has become a household name in the insurance industry, of which they would continue to make the necessary changes to meet the demands of the market.
“The industry has become very competitive and the only way to stay above board is to have a differentiating strategy, Mr. Amenyedor noted.
He also expressed the concern that most companies were engaging in price-cutting, and if appropriate measures were not put in place to check the situation, they would not be able to meet their basic obligations of paying claims to their clients.
He stated that, Vanguard was purposed for satisfying their customers needs in the insurance industry, “To whom that much is given, much is received,” he expressed.
The CEO expressed his appreciation to God for giving the both staff and management of Vanguard Assurance the power and grace to work hard to win the award.
He also dedicated the award to its cherished customers and all individuals as well as companies who made their dreams came true.
Mr. Amenyedor also commended his predecessor, Mr. M. E. Baba, for establishing a firm foundation in the company, the Vice-Chairman of Vanguard, Mr Daniel Awuah Darko also for his business expertise as well as Mr. W. Keteke for his professionalism in steering the affairs of the board.
He also thanked all its customers for nominating them for the second time.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Graduation
PARENTS and guardians have been advised to invest in the education of their children and wards so that they can make meaningful contributions to national development.
Mr Gideon Amenyedor, acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard Assurance Company Limited made the call at the graduation and speech and prize-giving day of the Higher Heights Academy in Accra.
Speaking on the theme: “Role of Parents Towards Education”, he said the youth could make informed decisions if parents and guardians did not discriminate in the distribution of their wealth, but use them for their children’s education.
He said the youth could make informed decisions on issues of interests when they were empowered through quality education.
“Education is the greatest asset and talent must be harnessed through education, Mr Amenyedor stated, adding that parents must bring their children up with the fear of the Lord.
He, however, urged teachers to give off their best to enable the youth attain good leadership skills.
For his part, the Head of Urology Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr Samuel Gepi-Attee, who was the Guest of Honour for the occasion, said parents, and teachers must live exemplary lives in order to influence the youth.
He encouraged teachers to strive towards perfection for the physical and mental development of the youth in the country.
“Never be discouraged in your endeavours, study hard to achieve your purpose in life and also obey your parents and teachers, “, Dr Gepi-Attee advised the students.
Other speakers advised parents to provide good learning materials for their children and also asked teachers to create enabling environment for studies.
Mr Gideon Amenyedor, acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanguard Assurance Company Limited made the call at the graduation and speech and prize-giving day of the Higher Heights Academy in Accra.
Speaking on the theme: “Role of Parents Towards Education”, he said the youth could make informed decisions if parents and guardians did not discriminate in the distribution of their wealth, but use them for their children’s education.
He said the youth could make informed decisions on issues of interests when they were empowered through quality education.
“Education is the greatest asset and talent must be harnessed through education, Mr Amenyedor stated, adding that parents must bring their children up with the fear of the Lord.
He, however, urged teachers to give off their best to enable the youth attain good leadership skills.
For his part, the Head of Urology Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr Samuel Gepi-Attee, who was the Guest of Honour for the occasion, said parents, and teachers must live exemplary lives in order to influence the youth.
He encouraged teachers to strive towards perfection for the physical and mental development of the youth in the country.
“Never be discouraged in your endeavours, study hard to achieve your purpose in life and also obey your parents and teachers, “, Dr Gepi-Attee advised the students.
Other speakers advised parents to provide good learning materials for their children and also asked teachers to create enabling environment for studies.
Medical Screening
Open Door Assemblies of God Church, Mataheko branch has organized medical screening and blood donation exercise for both members of the church as well as a cross section of residents in the area.
The edxercise was organized as part of the 25th Anniversary of the church to enhance both spiritual and physical well being of the people in the community.
The head Pastor of the church, Rev. James Dontoh told the Daily Graphic that it was their civil, as well as social responsibilities to serve the community in order to curb some preventable diseases among the people.
He said, it was the first of it kind, but hoped that it would be organized periodically to enhance the health status of the people.
About 100 people took part in the exercise.
They had the opportunity to check Hepatitis B, Hypertension, Blood pressure, among others.
The church also embarked on a clean-up exercise in and around the community to create awareness for the people to keep the community clean.
The chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Mr Ebenezer Jimmy Ackah said the exercise was to communicate to the community as far as cleanliness was concerned.
He also said, the clean-up was to create a platform to minister to the community through evangelism.
He however, advised members to keep their communities free from all sort of communicable diseases.
The edxercise was organized as part of the 25th Anniversary of the church to enhance both spiritual and physical well being of the people in the community.
The head Pastor of the church, Rev. James Dontoh told the Daily Graphic that it was their civil, as well as social responsibilities to serve the community in order to curb some preventable diseases among the people.
He said, it was the first of it kind, but hoped that it would be organized periodically to enhance the health status of the people.
About 100 people took part in the exercise.
They had the opportunity to check Hepatitis B, Hypertension, Blood pressure, among others.
The church also embarked on a clean-up exercise in and around the community to create awareness for the people to keep the community clean.
The chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Mr Ebenezer Jimmy Ackah said the exercise was to communicate to the community as far as cleanliness was concerned.
He also said, the clean-up was to create a platform to minister to the community through evangelism.
He however, advised members to keep their communities free from all sort of communicable diseases.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
KUC Introduces Petroleum Law Course
KINGS University College (KUC) has introduced a postgraduate programme in Petroleum Law to train students in the field of petroleum in view of the oil discovery in Ghana.
The purpose of the programme, among other things, is to create opportunities for Ghanaian students, as well as others in the West African sub-region.
The Founder of the university college, Dr Felix Kwame Semavor, announced this at the inauguration of a 12-member Board of Regents of the college.
He said the KUC had satisfied the necessary requirements needed for the establishment of a university in the country, of which the National Accreditation Board (NAB) was pleased about.
Dr Semavor, who is also the Vice-Chairman of the board, announced that the KUC was expected to enrol its first batch of students in October this year, adding that 250 students were expected to start the academic year in the various disciplines.
He stated that private universities in Ghana were established to sustain the human resource base of the country and reiterated that the future of Ghana, to a large extent, lay in the capabilities of private universities.
“The KUC is geared towards addressing the needs of many students who desire to have both academic and professional qualifications but have to go through long years of preparation,” the founder stressed, and noted that students would receive their academic qualifications after two years of study, coupled with an extra six months of intensive lectures and exams.
The board is under the chairmanship of Dr Mensah Anamuah Otabil, with Dr Semavor as his vice.
Prof Adow Obeng is the Chancellor of the university, while Prof D.N. Rao is its President, with Dr Charles Asembri as Vice-President.
Other members are Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Justice Sophia Akuffo, Ms Akua Sena Dansua, Prof John Bright Aheto, Dr Emmanuel Gbordzoe and Mr Johnson Kanda.
Prof Obeng outlined financial constraints, sustainability and competition from older institutions as some of the challenges facing private universities in Ghana.
He, however, promised that the board would do its best to build a private medium university in sub-Saharan Africa.
The purpose of the programme, among other things, is to create opportunities for Ghanaian students, as well as others in the West African sub-region.
The Founder of the university college, Dr Felix Kwame Semavor, announced this at the inauguration of a 12-member Board of Regents of the college.
He said the KUC had satisfied the necessary requirements needed for the establishment of a university in the country, of which the National Accreditation Board (NAB) was pleased about.
Dr Semavor, who is also the Vice-Chairman of the board, announced that the KUC was expected to enrol its first batch of students in October this year, adding that 250 students were expected to start the academic year in the various disciplines.
He stated that private universities in Ghana were established to sustain the human resource base of the country and reiterated that the future of Ghana, to a large extent, lay in the capabilities of private universities.
“The KUC is geared towards addressing the needs of many students who desire to have both academic and professional qualifications but have to go through long years of preparation,” the founder stressed, and noted that students would receive their academic qualifications after two years of study, coupled with an extra six months of intensive lectures and exams.
The board is under the chairmanship of Dr Mensah Anamuah Otabil, with Dr Semavor as his vice.
Prof Adow Obeng is the Chancellor of the university, while Prof D.N. Rao is its President, with Dr Charles Asembri as Vice-President.
Other members are Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Justice Sophia Akuffo, Ms Akua Sena Dansua, Prof John Bright Aheto, Dr Emmanuel Gbordzoe and Mr Johnson Kanda.
Prof Obeng outlined financial constraints, sustainability and competition from older institutions as some of the challenges facing private universities in Ghana.
He, however, promised that the board would do its best to build a private medium university in sub-Saharan Africa.
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