3 d. ago Ntim Fordjour urges schools to closely supervise disruptive students

Former Deputy Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has called on school authorities to identify and strictly monitor students with a history of causing trouble to prevent violent incidents on campuses.

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana Aims to Slash US$2 Billion Food Import Reliance with Sweeping Farm Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-aims-to-slash-us2-billion-food-import-reliance-with-sweeping-farm-overhaul/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an aggressive agricultural revival plan targeting Ghana’s unsustainable $2 billion annual food import bill, pledging to redirect investments toward local production of staples like rice, poultry, and vegetables while creating jobs across farming regions. Announced during his February 27 State of the Nation Address, the Agriculture for Economic Transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-aims-to-slash-us2-billion-food-import-reliance-with-sweeping-farm-overhaul/

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4 d. ago Hire during tenure, not at the last hour – Ablakwa to political leaders

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged political leaders to prioritise job creation during their time in power to avoid creating fiscal burdens for their successors.

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4 d. ago Just two months into presidency, there’s dumsor here and there – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and a former Deputy Education Minister, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the return of erratic power supply, popularly known as dumsor.

Politics

4 d. ago Mass terminations putting NDC on the highway to opposition, says Ntim Fordjour

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has warned that the mass dismissals of government employees under President John Dramani Mahama's administration could accelerate the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s path to opposition.

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4 d. ago Create more jobs; stop terminating those you came to meet – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise job creation rather than terminating the appointments of individuals he inherited from the previous administration.

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4 d. ago Mass terminations have eroded your goodwill, rescind them – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider the mass dismissals of government employees, warning that the decision has significantly eroded public goodwill towards his administration.

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7 d. ago Developments in aquaculture to provide more opportunities, jobs for youth – Fisheries Minister

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and Member of Parliament for Shama, Emelia Arthur, has expressed optimism that developments in aquaculture will provide year-round fishing opportunities and create more jobs for the youth. She revealed that the Anomabo Fisheries College is nearing completion and will soon be operational to help reduce post-harvest losses in […]

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9 d. ago Clergy disappointed in Mahama over Council of State ‘snub’ – Ntim Fordjour

Former Deputy Education Minister and current Member of Parliament for Assin South, Ntim Fordjour, has expressed concerns over the disappointment of senior clergymen in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. 

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9 d. ago Ntim Fordjour rebuts Seth Terkper’s justification of Mahama’s 10% pay rise

Member of Parliament for Assin South and former Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has strongly countered arguments made by senior presidential advisor on the economy, Seth Terkper, regarding the government’s recent 10% salary increment for public sector workers.

Politics

1 week ago Madina Job Center and NYA explore partnership to expand youth employment and skills training

In an effort to scale up impact and create more sustainable opportunities for young people, the Madina Job Center (MJC) is in discussions with the National Youth Authority (NYA) to establish a strategic partnership.

Events

1 week ago Labour minister backs revocation of appointments amid budget constraints

The Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has expressed his support for the controversial directive to revoke recent government appointments, arguing that the country’s budget cannot sustain the growing wage bill, particularly amid ongoing negotiations for a new minimum wage.

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1 week ago ‘Jobs for Youth, Profit for SMEs’ programme launched to create 10m jobs by 2040

As part of efforts to reduce unemployment among the youth and boost job creation, the Jobs for Youth, Profit for SMEs (JoY-PS) Programme has been launched.

Politics

1 week ago Create new jobs and stop dismissing innocent workers – Bawumia tells Mahama

Ghana’s former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for dismissing government employees instead of focusing on job creation, calling the move a betrayal of democratic principles and campaign promises.

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2 w. ago You don’t need a stakeholder forum to set your vision for education – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

Former Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised former President John Dramani Mahama for relying on a stakeholder forum to shape his vision for Ghana’s education sector. 

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2 w. ago National Education Forum an avenue for Mahama to renege on his promises – Ntim Fordjour

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the government’s proposed National Education Forum, describing it as an unnecessary expenditure that drains Ghana’s resources.

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2 w. ago NDC sustaining, not introducing National Standardised Test – Ntim Fordjour

Former Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is sustaining the National Standardised Test (NST) rather than introducing it as a new initiative.

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