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Upper West Akim MP Donates Sanitary Pads to Support Girls’ Education at Adeiso PRESEC

In a commendable effort to support girls' education and promote menstrual hygiene, Hon. Drah Emmanuel, the Member of Parliament for Upper West Akim Constituency, has donated sanitary pads to Adeiso Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC). This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by female students during their menstrual cycles, ensuring uninterrupted academic participation. Details of the Donation On May 24, 2023, Hon. Drah Emmanuel visited his alma mater, Adeiso PRESEC, where he donated five boxes of YAZZ sanitary pads to the District Education Service for distribution to the students. This gesture is part of his broader commitment to improving educational facilities and student welfare in the constituency. Impact on the Community The donation was warmly received by the school's administration and the District Education Officer, who expressed gratitude for the support. They acknowledged the positive impact such contributions have […]

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School feeding caterers urge President Mahama to reverse contract terminations

The School Feeding Caterers Association has called on President John Dramani Mahama to reverse the termination of their contracts.According to them, the sudden decision risks plunging them into financial hardship and also contradicts assurances given during his presidential campaign. Speaking on behalf of the association, Nana Otu Sakyi-Amo, their president expressed disappointment over the abrupt cancellations, which she described as both unexpected and distressing.She recalled that President Mahama had pledged, during his campaign, to support school feeding caterers by increasing feeding grants and ensuring they were well catered for. While the increase in grants has been implemented, Sakyi-Amo stated that the decision to cancel contracts sharply contradicts those promises.“This is not what he promised us,” she said in a television interview with Channel One on Friday, May 2, 2025.“He [President] didn’t promise putting us into debts or letting bankers chase […]

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Education Minister inaugurates new 12-member GES Council

The GES Council is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for Ghana’s pre-tertiary education sector. The council is chaired by former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Professor Mawutor Avoke. Other members of the council are Dr Rosemond Wilson (West African Examinations Council - WAEC), Professor Azeko Tahiru Salifu (National Schools Inspectorate Authority - NASIA), Mr Adam Adu Marshall (National Teaching Council - NTC), Professor Yayra Dzakadzie (National Council for Curriculum and Assessment - NaCCA), Rt. Rev. Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie (Teacher Association – rotational representative) and Mrs Mamle D. Andrews (Chief Director, Ministry of Education). Others are Mrs Felicia Dapaah Agyeman-Boakye (Local Government representative), a representative from Faith-Based Organisations, Adamu Bintu Fati (Non-Teaching Staff of GES representative), Florence Bobi (Female Educationist) and Professor Ernest Kofi Davis (Director-General, GES). In a statement the Ministry of Education indicated that the newly constituted council formation reflects a renewed commitment to educational […]

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Portia Dzifa Dzilah becomes first Ghanaian regional winner of 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award

She is the first Ghanaian to receive this recognition since the inception of the global award scheme seven years ago. Her selection was based on her extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of students in Pakro, a rural farming community within the Akwapem South Municipal Assembly. The area struggles with low school enrolment, truancy, and high rates of teenage pregnancy — challenges that Portia has taken head-on through mentorship programmes and initiatives promoting girls’ education and hygiene.“This recognition is not just about me; it’s about the children of Pakro and every girl who’s ever been told her dreams are out of reach,” Portia said in response to her win. “I became a teacher to do more than deliver lessons — I became a teacher to change lives. Education is a lifeline, and I will continue to fight for every child […]

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Accident victims support foundation donates to Ben Konadu SDA pupils

The Accident Victims Support Foundation has extended support to some pupils of Ben Konadu SDA Basic School in Konongo-Odumasi who were involved in a recent road accident. The gesture follows a crash that occurred on March 28, 2025, along the Adukrom-Somanya road, involving a bus transporting about 62 pupils on an excursion. During a visit to the victims, the President of the Foundation, Rev. Cyril Benedict Crabbe, presented cash and food items to assist with their recovery. Speaking to Adom News, Rev. Crabbe urged Ghanaians to show compassion and emulate the Foundation’s act of benevolence. He also appealed to the government to offer additional support to the victims to ensure their full recovery. The Headmaster of Ben Konadu SDA Basic School, Kwame Owusu Boateng, expressed deep appreciation to the Foundation for the timely assistance. The Parent-Teacher Association Chairman, Kwadwo Ansah […]

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