27 h. ago Western Regional Minister peldges support for Takoradi Technical University

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has pledged his full support to Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in its pursuit of infrastructure development and academic excellence.

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27 h. ago Western regional minister assures deprived communities of development projects

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured the people of the Western Region of the government’s commitment to implementing programmes and projects aimed at addressing the challenges faced by deprived communities.

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8 d. ago Ghana’s Revenue Revolution: How the GRA can hit the GHȼ200bn target

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set an audacious revenue target of GHȼ200 billion for the year 2025. This announcement has sparked discussions across economic and policy circles, given that Ghana’s revenue collection has historically faced significant challenges. Achieving this target would not only be a testament to the country’s economic resilience but also a game-changer in financing critical developmental projects.

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8 d. ago Western Regional Minister calls for industrial harmony, pledges support for TUC

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called on labour unions in Ghana to collaborate with the government and other stakeholders to foster a stable and productive working environment.

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9 d. ago Minister woos investors to Western region; says it Ghana’s foremost investment destination

Western Regional Minister Hon. Joseph Nelson, has declared the region as the right investment destination in the country. The description follows the geographical disposition, natural resources and human capital that make up the region. Consequently, he called on both domestic and external investors to make their way into the region to take up available investment […]

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1 week ago CEPS remains a critical lifeline for Ghana’s economy – Western regional minister

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has acknowledged the arduous responsibility placed on the Custom Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to sustain and continue to improve revenue generation in the country. According to the Minister, CEPS as an institution is the lifeline of the Ghanaian economy and therefore […]

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1 week ago Western regional minister engages 2nd Infantry Battalion in Takoradi on familiarisation tour

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has engaged the 2nd infantry battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in Takoradi. The engagement formed part of a familiarisation tour being carried out by the Minister to acclimatise with the working environment of the army, their operations and challenges. During the engagement, Lt. Col. ENN Osae, […]

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1 week ago We can’t give up on galamsey fight – Western Regional Minister tells soldiers

Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, says the pollution of water bodies by illegal mining activities in the country cannot be allowed to continue but must be confronted with tact and precision. He said despite challenges facing the fight, stakeholders, including the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), must remain resolute and coordinate activities required to win […]

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1 week ago Western regional minister engages 2nd Infantry Battalion on security and development

As part of his ongoing familiarisation tour of security installations, the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has engaged with the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces in Takoradi.

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1 week ago Install solar CCTV cameras along water bodies to help fight galamsey – Takoradi MP

Takoradi MP and former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere-Darko Mensah, has called on the government to install solar-powered CCTV cameras along water bodies to intensify the fight against illegal mining (galamsey).

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2 w. ago Nzema youth group expresses concern over Western Region’s exclusion in energy sector appointments

The Nzema Youth Alliance (NYA), an alliance formed by indigenes of Nzema land in Ghana and the diaspora, has expressed concern over the exclusion of the Western Region in key appointments within the Ministry of Energy and its related agencies.

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2 w. ago Our economic survival hinges on your critical role – Western Regional Minister tells Ghana Navy

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has acknowledged the critical role that the Ghana Navy plays in protecting Ghana’s territorial waters as part of its traditional duties. He said the role of the naval commands requires that they work hand in hand with the government to protect businesses and social activities connected to the […]

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2 w. ago Western regional Minister commends Naval Command for protecting territorial waters

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has commended the Western Naval Command for its role in protecting Ghana's territorial waters.

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2 w. ago Western Regional Minister charges assemblies to tackle sanitation challenges amidst cholera outbreak

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has declared war against unsanitary conditions in the region. He said the declaration follows a recent outbreak of cholera in parts of the region and the health threats being posed by the unsanitary conditions in the region. Addressing the Coordinating Directors of the various assemblies making up the […]

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2 w. ago Western Regional minister Joseph Nelson commits to illegal mining fight

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has expressed deep regret about the wanton destruction of the environment in the region through illegal mining activities. He said the situation is threatening livelihoods dependent on water bodies, forest reserves and general economic development in the region. Speaking to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Coordinating Directors in the region […]

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2 w. ago Joseph Nelson promises quick action on deplorable Western region roads

The state of road infrastructure in the Western Region has been a major concern for residents in recent years. The poor state of the roads is largely worsened during the rainy season. Consequently, the new Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured the chiefs and people of the region of the government’s commitment to remedy […]

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