A devastating fire has ravaged one of the girls’ dormitories of St. Anthony of Padua Senior High/Technical School in Bamboi, leaving many of the students without personal belongings and a place to lay theirheads.
The affected students are in dire need of support such as clothing, educational materials and resources, psychological support and counseling
Speaking on Spear FM’s Weekend entertainment show dubbed “Spear FM Weekend Special”, Lasmid, born as Nathaniel Owusu heaped praises on Daanga and Biig Dorley who are giants of the Savannah Region music industry.
Lasmid who was in Damongo over the weekend to perform at Kasha Restaurant in an interview with Musah Abdul-Fatawu also known as Dj Carozy revealed that whilst in his, he was listening to their songs being played on Damongo based Spear FM en route to the station and was instantly wowed by their flair and tipped them for bigger things.
The Friday Night hit maker added that their songs were well composed and the lyrics followed suit describing them as ‘up to standard” and good for music enthusiasts worldwide.
He entreated them not to relent on what they are doing because he believes firmly that they have what it takes to propel the Savannah music industry.
Lasmid also implored on Djs and radio presenters to support them to grow their audience in the Savannah region and outside.
He disclosed that he has an EP project in the offing for music lovers this year (2024 ) but intends to drop a single track before the EP.
Lasmid professed his feelings for the natural setting of the Savannah Region adding that everything that the region embodies are organic to his liking.
Host of the show, Dj Carozy hilariously pushed Lasmid to know exactly what triggered the title of his viral track “Friday Night”.
In response, he disclosed that it was on the eve of his birthday so he was just playing with his guitar to compose a birthday song but later realized the song was huge and could be a blow than just a birthday song.
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Story by: ZAKARIA ABUBAKARI ( OLU JAKPA) 0543152076
28TH JUNE, 2024.
Mole Nationals emerged victorious in the Savannah soccer tournament, clinching the title by defeating Blue City 3-0 at the Damongo astro turf. Shaibu Hardi’s brace and Soale Hakim’s goal secured the victory. This win showcases Mole Nationals’ impressive skills and dominance in the tournament, solidifying their position as champions.
In the semifinals, Mole Nationals defeated Laribanga PRO Stars 3-2, while Blue City beat Canteen Stars 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The third-place match saw Canteen FC defeat Laribanga PRO Stars.
The tournament was organized by the Sharaf Mahamah Foundation in collaboration with the West Gonja Municipal Football Association. Sharaf Mahamah, an accredited FIFA agent, aims to support the youth in the Savannah Region. The event included health screening for the people of Damongo and its environs.
The winners received the following awards:
1st, Mole Nationals FC: GHC 6,000, a trophy, footballs, and jersey
2nd, Blue City FC: GHC 4,000, footballs, and jerseys
3rd, Canteen FC: GHC 3,000, footballs, and jerseys
4th, Laribanga PRO Stars: GHC 2,000, footballs, and jerseys
The competition will continue in the remaining six districts within the Savannah region. Talent identification is a key aspect of every organization.
BY: Olu Jakpa
22nd June 2024
The Honourable Assemblyman for the Canteen Electoral Area,
Ananpansah Bartholomew Abraham (AB), has officially commissioned and handed over a newly constructed standard Volleyball court to the Canteen Volleyball team. The ceremony, held on Friday, June 21, 2024, featured Volleyball games between St. Anne’s Schools and Canteen Schools.
In his address, the Assemblyman commended the teams for their excellent display of sportsmanship and thanked the Almighty God for seeing the project through to completion. He also expressed his gratitude to World Vision for funding the project from start to finish.
The Assemblyman acknowledged that the project required three years of dedication, vision, commitment, hard work, resilience, selfless love for the community, and pure sacrifice to bring to reality. He commended the effort of his dedicated working team, Unit Committee Members, and community volunteers for standing firm by him throughout the project.
The Assemblyman pledged his continuous commitment to developing sports in the electoral area and beyond, disclosing that plans are underway to complete the process for a registered division three team in Canteen. He highlighted his records in local sports development, including the Annual Assemblyman Gala Games, numerous donations of sports kits to the Canteen team and schools in the area, and the effort to raise a female team.
All participating teams received prizes, including standard footballs, assorted drinks, and exercise books. The Assemblyman also donated a Volleyball net and Volleyball to the team and handed over a standard football to the Canteen team to aid their training towards the upcoming Juvenile games. Additionally, he handed over a grass mowing machine to the team to ensure regular maintenance of the Canteen park.
The representative of the Chief of Canteen and former Assemblyman for the area, Honourable Adam Mohammed Gadafi Kramonday, conveyed the gratitude of the Canteen Wura to the Assemblyman for his wonderful development initiatives.
The West Gonja municipal Football Association Chairman, Mr. Saaka Iddrisu (TOGO), praised the initiative, describing it as worth emulating.
Mr. TOGO emphasized the importance of combining sports and education, noting that they go hand in hand. He encouraged the students to take their studies seriously, as both sports and education are essential for living a healthy and wealthy life in the community.
Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom in the Savannah Region, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale (I) have sent a high powered delegation of Chiefs to the Overlord of Mamprugu in the North East Region, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigah to inform him about the postponement of the historic visit of the Yagbonwura to Nayiri.
The delegation was led by Paramount Chief of Mankpan Traditipnal Area Mankpanwura Jakpa Acho-Ade Borenyi (I), Paramount Chief of Kikpande Kikpandewura Baba Shaibu Kanyiti, the Linguist of Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Mr Sulemana Adam Adamsey and the Registrar of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs Mr. Abutu Kapori.
The Yagbonwura had earlier planned to make a historic visit to the overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari (II) at the Gbewaa Palace and his brother overlord of Mamprugu Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigah at Nayiri in Yendi and Nalerigu respectively on same day 23rd June 2024.
The Yagbonwura’s delegation arrived in Nalerigu on Tuesday 18th June 2024 to inform the Nayiri of the postponement of the Yagbonwura’s visit to New date which is yet to be set.
Nayiri received the Yagbonwura’s delegation and thanked the Yagbonwura for the decision to pay him a brotherly visit.
Nayiri said Yagbonwura should not hesitate to inform him of the new date of the visit when he finally settles on a new date.
HRM Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale (I) will pay a visit to Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari (II) Overlord of Dagbon on Sunday 23rd June 2024 at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.
In the company of the MP for Damango and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Lawyer Samuel A. Jinapor, and other respected patriots, thousands joined the MP for Daboya/Mankarigu constituency, Hon. Asei Seini, to unveil the 2024 Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party for the Daboya/Mankarigu Constituency, Hon. Samuel Tika Yeyu, to the Wasipewura, his subjects, and the good people of Daboya/Mankarigu.
The maverick Savannah Regional Chairman, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana (Prof. Kalamonia), issued a stern warning to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) on his official Facebook page, saying, “Collectively, the Daboya-Mankarigu seat is a no-go area for the NDC, and they must look elsewhere for a seat, not our Daboya/Mankarigu Constituency.”
Prof. Kalamonia added that Daboya/Mankarigu has seen major development under the leadership of the Nana Addo-Bawumia administration, citing the “Agenda 111” hospital project, which is 80% complete, the regional health directorate office complex, the ongoing construction of the Daboya bridge, Daboy—Mankarigu road, and many other projects.
“H.E Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a man of vision, and he is coming with new policies to add up to what he has done so far, such as the almighty digitization. I therefore urge you to vote for Dr. Bawumia and Tika Yeyu for more developmental projects.” He added, advocating for the “breaking the 8” mantra.
He extended his heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful people of Daboya/Mankarigu for the exceptional warmth and hospitality shown during the visit. “Your kind reception and generosity have left an indelible mark on our hearts. From the enthusiastic welcome to the thoughtful gestures, we felt truly at home among you. Your warmth and kindness are a testament to the region’s renowned hospitality, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to experience it firsthand. Thank you again, dear people of Daboya-Mankarigu, for making our visit so memorable and special.” Kalamonia added.
Member of parliament for the Damongo Constituency and minister for lands and natural resources, Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor has reminded the NDC in the Savannah Region to stay off the Damongo Constituency seat since it is in a safer hands and will remain an NPP seat after the 2024 polls.
Addressing a large number of party faithfuls in Nbaripe, a suburb of Damongo after handing over what the people of Damongo refer to as the most dangerous and biggest drainage system also known as the Almanara Gutter to the area after it’s completion by the contractor.
He mentioned that the entire NDC machinery in the region sees nothing with the other seats in the Savannah Region and on daily basis made Damongo their target which will fail them big time since the margin of victory for him will be much bigger now than the 2020 margin.
On his opponent, the NDC candidate, Hon. Jinapor said he is using former President Mahama to brag as if he is the only one related to him but should remember that people like Joyce Bawa Mogtari etc became ministers under JM even when they were not MPs when the then Damongo MP could not bost of anything then after claiming he was in the good books of JM and therefore reminded the constituents that the era of Maggie cubes and Ghc20 are over since the people of Damongo are now wild awake for development which he is bringing unto their doorstep.
Member of parliament for the Damongo constituency Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor has commissioned an ultramodern maternity ward for the Larabanga community in the Damongo Municipality of the Savannah Region.
The maternity ward which is named after the founder of the community known as The Yirdana Braimah Maternity Ward is located at the Larabanga Health Center has many facilities attached including a delivery room, wards fitted with beds, wash rooms, offices among many other facilities is fully funded by the office of the member of parliament for the Damongo constituency.
Hon. Abu Jinapor also as part of the commissioning of the project donated a brand new ambulance vehicle for the Larabanga Health Center to help in the movement of referred patients from Larabanga to any part of Ghana and also help in conveying patients from nearby communities to the facility and also, as part of enhancing proper health care services for the Larabanga electoral area, renovated some of the existing facilities at the health center.
West Gonja Municipal director of health, Madam Gertrude Yentrumi praised the Damongo MP for his numerous support for the municipality.
She thanked the member of parliament for his support and urged him to continue to do more for his people since health is wealth.
Hon. Abu Jinapor in an address indicated that the health of his constituents is something that is very dear to his heart which he is always ready to sacrifice for them.
He assured them that he will ensure the pavement of the facility.
Hon Jinapor indicated that the Larabanga community is part and parcel of not only his political career but to his family since every success they have chalked is as a result of the blessings of the Larabanga community.
Taunting his achievements in the community, the MP indicated that the Larabanga community is the second community to benefit from the construction of an Astro turf complex as part of his contribution towards the promotion of sports in the constituency including the construction of the Larabanga Islamic Senior High School among others.
He told the people of the Larabanga Community that electricity poles for the extension of electricity to some parts of the community that are not connected to the national grid will soon be connected since the poles have already been brought to Larabanga.
He promised to start the construction of a modern market for the area like he did for Damongo Canteen to open up the area for businesses.
He disclosed that the Damongo weekly market which is under construction is near completion and will soon be commissioned.
He thanked the people of the Larabanga electoral area for the confidence the have in him and urged them to renew his mandate once again in December for more development of the area.
Member of parliament for Damongo constituency and minister for Lands and natural resources,Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor has launched the Green Damongo Project, an initiative privately taken up and financed by the office of the member of parliament aim at planting trees along the major roads and some selected spaces within the Damongo township.
The launch, which took place on Friday, June 14, 2024, saw the MP underscore his dedication and unalloyed commitment to the greening of Ghana and building of a resilient climate.
The scope of the Green Damongo Project as disclosed by Hon. Samuel Jinapor indicates that over 32,000 trees will be planted to serve multiple purposes of beautifying the town and also contributing to the fight against climate change.
Divided into three phases, the first phase of Green Damongo will involve planting approximately 2,670 trees along major roads in the town and at selected sites such as the old and new markets, as well as the stretch from Military Junction to the hospital.
The second phase will extend over 66 km on each side of the road between Jojo Pe and Damongo, while the third phase will encompass each side of the road between Damongo and Sieyiri, totaling 83 km.
Tree species selected for the Green Damongo Project include the Savannah Mahogany and Cassia.
Other areas which will be captured in the exercise include , from Military junction to Hospital road, from Agric College junction to Kasha restaurant, from Damongo bypass to Agric College, and from Sawla highway to RCC.
Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of traditional leaders and residents who turned up massively with great eagerness to support his initiative, Hon. Jinapor charged the constituents to step as custodians of the environment and embrace their collective responsibility of protecting the environment.
He highlighted the Green Damongo project’s goals, which include raising awareness about the need for collective action to restore the degraded landscape in Damongo and instilling the values of planting and nurturing trees, along with their associated benefits, in the youth of the area.
“I stand before you today, in all humility and modesty, to say that, the Green Ghana Day initiative, has been wholeheartedly embraced by the entire citizenry and residents of Ghana. As Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, under whose stewardship this project was birthed, I have decided to bring the project home. For it is said, “the power of a great idea is amplified when it is shared with the place that holds your heart.”
“This morning, I am honoured to share with you a vision that is close to my heart and crucial for the future of our community, “the Green Damongo Project.” Ours is a Constituency that is blessed with vibrant people, rich culture, and a promising future. However, to ensure that our future remains bright, we must take concrete steps today to safeguard our environment. One such step is the planting of trees on the medians of our roads.
“Therefore, it is with great pleasure and deep sense of optimism that I unite with you once again, to launch this significant initiative, in our beloved Constituency. Today, we come together not just as natives and residents of Damongo, but as custodians of our environment, united by a shared responsibility to nurture and protect the natural environment that sustains us,” he said.
The vibrant ceremony, graced by several dignitaries including the the Municipal Chief Executive for Damongo, Hon. Musah Karim Kusobari, the Deputy CEO of Forestry Commission, Mr. Nyadia Sulemana Nelson culminated in the planting of commemorative trees to signify the initiative’s inauguration.
Chief Executive for the West Gonja Municipal Assembly, Mr Karim Musa paid special tribute to Hon. Samuel Jinapor for the initiative, describing it as a laudable gesture that will go a long to help reduce deforestation and land degradation in the area.
He explained that the municipality will ensure the success of the project by form committees who will be tasked with monitoring and nursing the trees.
Launched in 2021 by the government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and led by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources under Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, the Green Ghana Day initiative has become a significant movement for protecting and enhancing Ghana’s forest green cover.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service, Professor Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah, received a Lifetime Achievement in Medical Assistance and Emergency Services award.
At the just ended African Public Service Optimum award Ceremony held in Accra on the 5th June,2024, to award Outstanding African leaders in the Public Service, the venerable Professor Ahmed Zakariah, was acknowledged as one of the outstanding Public Servants in Africa in recognition of his exemplary performance as a Public Servant whose excellent contributions to the practice of good corporate governance in his organisation, has led to the building of a robust Emergency service system for Ghana.
As CEO for the National Ambulance Service, his leadership prowess has led the Service to grow from a staff strength of sixty nine to over three thousand personnel, who are contributing significantly towards quality emergency health service delivery in Ghana.
Also, from seven district offices at the inception of the National Ambulance Service, the institution now has almost 300 stations with all 275 constituencies in Ghana, having established operational offices.
Receiving the award, Prof Zakariah expressed his appreciation to the African Public Service Optimum Award organisers for recognizing his humble and modest contribution to the development of Emergency Health Services in Ghana and the African continent, and dedicated the award to all the staff of the National Ambulance Service for their continuous support.
The elated medical professor and Chief Executive Officer in a short speech said, ” This award is for Ghana, and together, we shall build a robust system for the whole of Africa”
The Business Executive Magazine, organisers for the award ceremony led by it’s Group Chief Executive, Baroness Paulette Kporo, indicated that their award scheme has become the most highly revered and respected grouping of Public Servants and their private sector partners on the African continent.
She admonished all awardees to continue to contribute their bid with integrity to the growth and development of Africa.
*About Prof Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah*
Prof. Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah is a trained specialist in Intensive Care Medicine, cardiac, thoracic, and vascular Anaesthesia.
He is a seasoned instructor in both Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support of international repute.
He holds various qualifications both in Ghana and other European and American countries.
Such qualifications include International Visiting Professorship to the University College of Medicine, Cincinnati,Ohio, USA.
Fellowship of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (FGCS).
Advanced Life Support
Instructor Certificate from the USA and Executive Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
GIMPA in Accra, Ghana.
Other qualifications are Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Biomedical Sciences and
master’s in pharmacology and pharmaceutical medicine from Belgium.
The rest are Medical Doctor (MD)
degree and a diploma in French from Cuba
Prior to becoming the CEO of the National Ambulance Service, Prof Ahmed N. Zakariah was the
Regional Medical Coordinator for the National Ambulance Service for the Greater Accra Region in 2005.
He served as a Specialist (Consultant) in Intensive Care Medicine at the Ridge Hospital, Accra, under the Ghana Health Service.
He was a Research Fellow in Biomedical Sciences in Free University of Brussels in Belgium.
Prof. Ahmed N. Zakariah is involved in various training programs in Ghana, such as being a lecturer at the
Critical Care Nurses Training Program at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Lecturer at the School of
Anaesthesia at the Ridge Hospital, and also a lecturer at the Physician Assistant Training Program at the Central University College,Accra.
Prof Ahmed N. Zakariah is involved in various training programs in Ghan, such as being a lecturer at the
Critical Care Nurses Trainng Program at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Lecturer at the School of
Anaesthesia at the Ridge Hospital, and also a lecturer at the Physician Assistant Trainíng Program at the Central University College, Accra.
Prof Zakariah has various research publications to his credit.
These include:
“Combination of Biphasic Transmittatce Waveform with Blood Procalcitonin Levels for Diagnosis of Sepsis in Acutely Ill Patients” This article was accepted and Published in the Prestigious Journal of Critical Care Medicine (Critical Care Medicine: May 2008 – Volume 36 – Issue 5 – pp 1507-1512)
“Combinntion of Biphasic Iransmittance Waveform (BPW) with Procalciton (PCT) to improve sensitivity
and specificity of the diagnosis of sepsis at admission to intensive care unit: “This work was accepted and
presented as a P’oster at the 10th International Conference of Intensive Care Mediine of the European
Resuscitation Council held in Berlin, Gemany in 2004.
“Diagnostic and prognostic values of Biphasic Transmittance Waveform (slope _1) of Ativated Partial
Thromboplastin Time Coagulation Assay for identification of sepss in Intensive Care Unit patients”
This research was accepted and presented as a poster at the l00th Internatonal Conterence of the American
Thoracic Society held in San Diego, California. USA n 2005.
Prof. Zakariah holds memberships of international organizations such as;
the membership of the European Resuscitation Council in 2003,
Member of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine in 2004,
Member of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care in 2004, and
Member of the American Thoracic Society in 2005.
He speaks languages such as English,French, and Spanish.
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