Back in March, I saw the beautiful artwork by these talented students and promised to support them. That commitment is why NEIP, in partnership with the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, brought the Ashanti Arts and Enterprise Summit to life today to bridge creativity with entrepreneurship. My profound gratitude goes to the Regional Minister for this inspiring partnership, and to all the traditional leaders and distinguished dignitaries whose presence made our joint event an immense success. In alignment with this mission, I supported the participating schools today with a cash prize of GH₵ 5,000 each to help nurture and commercialize their talents.supported the participating schools today with a cash prize of GH₵ 5,000 each to help nurture and commercialize their talents.
It is this exact drive to empower youth and foster a robust business ecosystem from the ground up that birthed the Students Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Programme. To the students, the knowledge you received today is the foundation of your future enterprises take these insights, innovate, and go out there to build the next generation of creative businesses that will shape our country's economy.
Highlights of my Central Regional working tour of President John Dramani Mahama’s #FreePrimaryHealthCare policy. Our journey towards Universal Health Coverage continues unabated.
As part of Government’s efforts to strengthen preparedness against #Ebola, I toured the Accra International Airport, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and Ga East Municipal Hospital to assess detection, testing and treatment centre readiness. In collaboration with the WHO, PPEs were also made available to the Port Health Unit at the airport to strengthen our response to this public health emergency.
This morning, I commenced my Central Regional working tour on President John Dramani Mahama’s #FreePrimaryHealthCare initiative with a radio sensitization programme broadcast on GBC Radio Central and seven other stations across the region
As part of the implementation of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama’s #FreePrimaryHealthCare initiative, the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, undertook a series of engagements across the Volta Region aimed at deepening stakeholder participation, strengthening public awareness, and assessing service delivery readiness.
Key activities included:
Radio Sensitization Programme – Global FM, Ho
Engagement with MMDCEs and Government Communicators – The Residency, Ho
Courtesy Call on the Asogli State – Ho
Stakeholder Engagement and Regional Launch of #FreePrimaryHealthCare – Ho
Community Launch of #FreePrimaryHealthCare – Agotime-Kpetoe
Community Launch of #FreePrimaryHealthCare – Ave-Dakpa
Community Launch of #FreePrimaryHealthCare – Agbakofe
Inspection of a Free Primary Healthcare Health Post – Dodze Market
Engagement with Health Workers and Frontline Service Providers – Ho
As part of my ongoing Central Regional tour on the #FreePrimaryHealthCare, I paid a courtesy call on Osabarimaba Kwesi Atta II, the Omanhene of the Oguaa Traditional Area.
The creative economy holds immense potential, but talent alone isn't always enough. This summit represents a vital opportunity to bridge the gap between artistic expression and sustainable business practices, empowering the next generation of visual and creative artists to transform into seasoned entrepreneurs with a firm and solid foundation.
I am incredibly excited to engage with fellow stakeholders, mentors, and these brilliant young minds as we foster an ecosystem where creativity meets enterprise. Let’s build the future of Ghana’s Creative economy, together.
Drive for the Black Stars takes over the streets of Accra as Ghanaians proudly rally behind the national team at the
2026 FIFA World Cup.
#WorldCup#BlackStars
We’re here in Nigeria 🇳🇬 where there’s a wedding 💍
Every man is glued to the big nyash 🍑 of the ladies dancing. We’re just drooling over the scenery. 🤤