Commercial banks will now take only two days to determine the fate a cheque presented at the automated clearing house.
This is a change from the previous old clearing cycle where a customer had to wait for three working days before a cheque is cleared for payment.
Effective January 16, all Clearing House member banks have been implementing the new cheque clearing cycle, making it possible for customers to access funds earlier.
“The new cycle is a key deliverable of the project and the most beneficial to the banking public. Customers will be able to get fate of their cheques sooner, giving them access to their cleared funds sooner. We see this as a major benefit to the customer, and we are proud to have kept the promise we made when we embarked on the cheque Truncation project,” said Habil Olaka, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Chief Executive Officer.
The switch to electronically designed cheques went full blast on August 15, last year, after commercial banks complied with the new cheque system.
Consequently, upcountry and local cheques moved on to a single clearing zone of three days.The longest cheque clearing period for upcountry cheques has been 10 days.
The Cheque Truncation System was initially scheduled to go live in June last year but pushed forward to August 15, following low compliance rate with the electronically designed cheques.
The low compliance rate was attributed to printing constraints in the country, thereby making it difficult for commercial banks to meet customers demand for the new generation cheque books.
Automation of the clearing house is expected to reduce the costs of doing business amongst commercial banks and improve efficiency of the national payments system.
KBA has introduced new cheques whose design complies with the security and operational requirements of the new system.
Cheque truncation refers to a process in which physical cheques presented for payment in a bank by individuals or corporate bodies are converted to electronic form and the image is transmitted electronically to the clearing house for processing and eventual payment by the paying bank.
This latest milestone now ensures that cheques deposited in any branch of commercial banks will be cleared within three days countrywide.
“We would like to thank the customers for their cooperation during the implementation of the system. KBA is committed to employ technology to ensure that the twin objectives of increased access and reduction of the cost of banking services is achieved,” said Olaka
Gor Mahia’s coach Awuono Anaba will not carry along any sacred cows in his squad now that he seeks to end K’Ogalo’s 16-year long wait for a Kenyan Premier League (KPL) title.
Anaba, a Cameroonian, eyes to grab the silverware this season and has urged passionate fans to be patient with the team and keep on supporting them both in victory or defeat.
Gor Mahia striker Ezekiel Odera
Gor has made heavy recruitment ahead of the season kick off early next month and Anaba will be spoilt for choice no that he has more than two players in every department. But he was quick to caution the players that only merit and performance on the pitch will influence his team selection.
From the goal post to the striking position, stiff competition is guaranteed for a first team place and some of the renowned players in Gor’s line-up will have to prove their mettle or be lucky to make the substitute bench.
“No player is guaranteed of a first team in Gor next season. Everyone will have to work hard to earn a place in the team and I will be using merit to name squads for each match from the start of the season to the end.
“I will be naming my team for a weekend match after gauging the players in training during the week, so they will have to compete,” said Awono.
Awono admitted that it was long since the 12 times local champions last won the league trophy but refused to commit himself on breaking the jinx for K’Ogalo noting that they would try and improve on last season’s performance having finished fourth.
“I cannot promise the league title for Gor fans, but we must try and improve on last year’s results. I know the pressure will be high from the fans, but I would like to urge them to be patient with the team and understand that in football there is always winning and losing.
“Our opponents also want to win and they always play even stronger against Gor, so fans should be patient with the team and wait for overall results at the end of the season,” said Awono.
The coach has had stints with a number of Cameroon sides including Bambutos as well as having a coaching stint in South Asia.
He added: “One thing for sure is that the forth coming season will be stronger than last season. Competition is going to be very high given that team like Sofapaka, Tusker, AFC Leopards and ourselves have done very good recruitments.”
Awono said he is not a fan of the rotational policy and insisted he will use his best squad in every match as he eyes a treble.
“We will be featuring in the continental championships, Top Eight competition, Cup competition and the KPL, but I don’t believe on the rotational policy. I will go for my best team in each match,” said the Cameroonian.
Gor has signed Ivo Mapunda, Wyclif Kasaya, David Owino, Yusuf Juma, Rama Salim, Ibrahim Kitawi, Victor Ali, George Midenyo, Baldwin Ngwa and Hugo Nzoka. But it also allowed Tony Onyango, Erick Masika, Ezekiel Odera, Haji Mwachoki, Dennis Okoth, Wycliffe Opondo, Ronnie Kagunzi and Graduce Ochieng to leave.
Why can Jonathan not look at the style of governance in the USA and Australia? We are different peoples in Nigeria put together as ONE by the Colonialist Imperialists. They have gone for over 50 years and we are still employing the USELESS Divide & Rule system legislated by the white folks whose interest it is to see us divided while they get their friendly Cabals to plunder the country’s wealth!
Sir/Madam, I want you to be sincere and correct me if I am wrong.
IS IT NOT AN OFFENCE IF SOMEONE RECEIVES STOLEN PROPERTIES IN THE WEST?
But the West encourages all these African leaders to plunder the wealth of their countries and bring them to the West, where they are accepted with open arms! About 15 years or so ago, I wrote to many world leaders about this situation. Some replied and some never did. John Major wrote back and said it was the role of the banks whether they took the money or not. But many years later, they all Passed Laws about wealth obtained through ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES (CRIME). This excluded money spirited away from Africa by CORRUPT POLITICIANS and Civil Servants!
The West is trying to school us on Democracy and good governance while at the same time encouring and condoning CORRUPT LEADERS to have Bank Accounts in their countries for the development of their countries and NOT their own countries in Africa! Unfortunately, our politicians are educated ILLITERATES and listen to what foreigners tell them! They listen because the West knows how the Blacks have been brainwashed with Religion. All they have to do is mention Jesus and God and the Blacks will accept ALL arguments, whether it is good for them or not!
The West does not want anything good for Africa! They want Africa to be CUSTOMER for their goods! We cannot be allowed to be a major MANUFACTURING continent since that will bring COMPETITION with their goods! They have to keep their market share in Africa since it has been gradually eroded in Asia. They have tried to prevent Asia from becoming a manufacturing continent by first of all initiating the “Ozone Layer” fears. When this was ignored, they have now come back with the “Climate Change” concept! All in the guise of trying to stop the erosion of their market share. This thing with Iran is NOT about nuclear capabilities. It is to stop Iran from becoming a truly manufacturing giant like China. India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea all have Nuclear Weapons; have they caused any wars or threatened anybody with it? The only country with nuclear weapon that threatens every other nation is the USA. That is where the Anti-Christ is going to come from! Not surprisingly as well, it is where the next Adolf Hitler will be re-incarnated!
If the West cares about Africa, it should advise it about having true democracy in the form of AUTONOMY TO THE INDIVIDUAL REGIONS AND TRIBES. This is what they have in the USA – Autonomous States and Local Councils. It has worked for you guys in the USA, hence, why have you NOT INSTRUCTED the Africans to do the same since it is the best way and the best way to avoid conflict. You found this out in the USA after your Civil War by COMPROMISING. This is what YOU MUST impart on these educated illiterate leaders in Africa who do not believe in their own judgements until TOLD to them by the White Man!
If we can generate 24/7 power and light; where would the western manufacturers of generators sell them?
If we can eradicate malaria; how would western pharmaceuticals sell their malaria products?
Where would they dump their TOXIC wastes? 90% of the motor car is recycled in the West, with ALL THE TOXIC WASTES REMOVED; do they recycle their vehicles exported to Africa? Ad far as they are concerned, the lives of the African are not worth as much as the Caucasians!
The list is endless and that is the reason why the West CANNOT ALLOW AFRICA TO DEVELOP AND ATTAIN THEIR OWN STANDARD! If you find this piece interesting, you can read more about Africa and the reasons why it is unable to move forward in this new book by an African, a black African, who has lived in the West for many years and been involved in their politics.
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WASHINGTON, January 26, 2012 – The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank today approved the eighth poverty reduction support grant (PRSG8) of US$100 million for Ghana. This facility was processed within the harmonized Multi Donor Budget Support (MDBS) framework. It supports the implementation of the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA 2010-2013), which succeeded the second Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS2). The GSGDA emphasizes the need for macroeconomic stabilization, greater public sector efficiency and executive transparency and accountability to provide the adequate setting for the reduction of poverty and socio-economic inequalities through agricultural, private sector, infrastructure and human resource development.
Specifically, the PRSG8 supports continuing and deepening efforts initiated since 2009 to restore budgetary discipline and financial stability and (ii) foster public sector reform and strengthen sustainability in the energy sector, while (iii) protecting the poor and (iv) developing the oil and gas institutional framework. Governments efforts supported by the PRSG8 concentrate on measures to:
Prevent the accumulation of new public expenditure arrears and adopt a second financial sector development strategy
Adopt an action plan for the continued overhaul, divestiture or commercialization of State Owned Enterprises
Implement the decentralization policy particularly the composite budgeting framework of the district assemblies
Establish and implement an electricity automatic tariff adjustment mechanism, and adopt an action plan for the restoration of the Tema Oil Refinery financial sustainability
Test and validate the common targeting mechanism for major social protection programs
Establish a petroleum regulatory authority.
According to Kwabena Dufour, Ghanas Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, The Government has taken appropriate measures to enhance fiscal discipline and stabilize the economy in pursuit of the country development agenda. We believe that with continued support from the World Bank and other development partners, Ghana will be able to achieve the objectives set out in the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda. The Government has a tall order of reducing maternal mortality, eliminating extreme poverty, ensuring sustainable poverty reduction, as well as creating the conditions necessary for prosperity in our country. The PRSG8 support will greatly facilitate the achievement of these goals.
Among the expected outcomes after the implementation of the PRSG8 are: a reduction in the stock of public arrears and non-performing loans in the banking sector; the implementation of a number of performance contracts for Subvented Agencies, an increase in the number of districts with effective composite budgeting, the reduction of operational subsidies to power utilities, the reduction of operational losses at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), the identification of newly enrolled regular beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) using the common targeting mechanism, the regular update of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) reconciliation reports on oil and gas and other mining activities, and the submission of timely quarterly reports on petroleum receipts.
Sebastien Dessus, Lead Economist for the World Bank in Ghana notes that The PRSG8 concluded a series of budget support operations (EGPRC, PRSC7) started in 2009 to support Ghanas macroeconomic stabilization efforts and the development of the oil and gas legal and regulatory framework. Having regained fiscal space and become a middle income country, Ghanas challenge is now to take full advantage of its current oil-driven economic boom to decisively propel its economy to a higher development and poverty reduction trajectory, through wise and transformative investments, accelerated policy reform implementation, and the strengthening of accountability mechanisms. The operation seeks to provide objective information and foster a dialogue among a range of civil society organizations, academics, direct stakeholders, development partners and the Government in these domains.
In the 1980’s Port-Harcourt (The Garden City) was a dynamic place with a characteristic tranquil and restive edge. I remember going to the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church with my siblings by a taxi on those weekends when my parents would drive to the Imo State country side en-route to my father’s village. After church we would cross Aggrey road near the Lagos bus stop, Town area and visit with our older cousins Amoni, Bright, and Ibinabo. My cousins, Amoni and Bright were gainfully employed secondary school graduates at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC. On most occasions when we trooped in to request for snacks and ice cream, one of my cousins whom we called uncle due to the age difference, would be on the oil rigs preoccupied in an honest day’s work. While my cousin Ibinabo was at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, his brothers were working at the Eleme refinery and the oil rigs with their high school certificates. These days, university graduates are unemployed and constitute an ever increasing proportion of the underemployed in our so-called giant of Africa.
Interestingly, those days when my younger ones and I took the cab (a drop) once or twice a month to the Catholic Church soon came to an end, after I discovered the corruption and hypocrisy within organized religion. Thankfully, I did not have to wait for contemporary times to discern the multilayered ongoing worldwide scandals in the church. As a teenager, I opted for the Pentecostal and evangelical churches that unbeknownst to me came out of the so-called Bible belt in the United States otherwise known as the Deep South. Most present day Nigerians and Africans are still ignorant of the fact that some of the same folks from the West that want them to be born-again have placed policies and structures to impede African American development through mass incarceration, structural inequality, and disenfranchisement in the United States. Indeed the hypocrisy in the church is not unlike what we experience in other religions and politics. Nigerian superstar Majek Fashek informed us back in the day that Religion is Politics.
Subsequently we have an emission of religion, ethnic intolerance, nepotism, and corruption in today’s’ political dispensation that threatens to untangle the United Nations of Nigeria. On the right corner we have President Goodluck Jonathan and his corrupt lieutenants who sold Nigerians the mannequin bill of transformation. The President and the likes of Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi, Madueke, Aganga, and Onwuliri do not remember or just do not care that close to 1000 fellow Nigerians gave their lives for the introduction and realization of a new political democratic era. In Jonathan, we thought we saw an individual from the academy that could rise above the dictates of the Northern Military Industrial Complex NMIC. We were under the impression that he could resist the trappings of authoritarianism and corruption of former government officials. But our aspirations (luck) is been tarnished as this administration goes about desecrating the memories and labours of our contemporary heroes of democracy. The young men and women of the National Youth Service Corp NYSC who were murdered during and after the elections are treated as though they died in vain.
Meanwhile President Jonathan has becomes a lap dog of corruption for international and national syndicates. President Christine Largade of the International Monetary Fund IMF, who wants to use discredited neo-liberalism economic theories to increase the number of poor individuals on the African continent, is an example of such corrupt international principles. She visited Nigeria to reinforce the inside lobbying efforts of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala the Nigerian Finance minister and former vice president of the World Bank. After meeting Ms. Largade on December 19th, 2011 and notwithstanding the horrendous Christmas day church bombing that killed nearly 50 people; the call for religious and ethnic repatriations; the call to arms by the various tribes; massive displacement and hysteria, we received the New Year’s gift from President Jonathan that increased petroleum prices by more than 100%. These were the rude awakening that became a catalyst for the Occupy Nigeria Movement in our country and in the Diaspora.
Rather than focusing on the cabal of Nigerian petroleum importers and bunkery organizers the government decided to punish the same regular and poor people who elected them. Under the guise of deregulation and privatization the previous military and civilian administrations had conveniently lined up their cronies as venture capitalist in the petroleum sectors to the disadvantage of the less privileged people. In a classical example of double speak these fat cats increase the cost of petroleum production in the nation through various direct federal government sanctioned subsidies/fleecing of the treasury.
Instead of competition, efficiency, and price decrease we became saddled with monopolies and wastes in the highest levels. As a result there emerged millionaires and billionaires who could careless about the wellbeing of other Nigerians. According to Dictator Babangida some of those folks took record time to criminally amass the wealth that he painstakingly took 8years to steal. They became more interested in maintaining the status quo and placed some of their ill gotten loots as hedges towards the realization of the peoples backed Jonathan’s presidency. The names of these culprits were miraculously released by representatives of our National Assembly of disrepute and pimps. Our so-called representatives wanted to shift the criticism from the public on account of the earth shaking salaries, allowances, bonuses they steal for doing next to nothing.
Additionally, these developments have not slowly down our race to the bottom and the corruption in Abuja. Nigerians have become tennis balls in the hands of the 1% uber rich on the left corner, who insist on draining us until the last blood and/or oil. At the national level corruption is manifested in the economic and security purviews, while President Jonathan continues in the lap dog status. Boko Haram suspects are disappearing from law enforcement custody as fast as dollars and naira are milked from our coffers. In the likes of Inspector General of Police Hafiz Ringim we see a level of malfeasances and coalition with the elements that are killing innocent law enforcement officers, Christians, and Muslims, whereas the Northern elites who promised us these mayhem are protected in their posh mansions with a combination of their private security details and the national security apparatus.
Coincidentally Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke wants Nigerians that cannot afford three balanced meals, lack stable electricity, and basic healthcare to sacrifice for the nation when her children are frolicking worldwide. She appeared in front of the Nigerian National Assembly and did not know how much oil is produced and/or consumed in the country. The Minister of Petroleum Mrs. Madueke does not know the whereabouts of nearly $2billion petroleum funds. In the National Assembly hearing Mrs. Madueke pointed the finger at the Minister of Finance Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who reciprocated the gesture. Despite these systematic fraudulent anomalies, both ministers are not in danger of loosing their jobs. We have the emergence of a Southern Delta Industrial Complex SDIC, with all the surviving ex-governors of Rivers State and Bayelsa State residing in Abuja.
Despondently, the similarities between the SDIC and the NMIC Northern Military have not gone unnoticed by the masses. The SDIC political authority and economic realignment is devoid of pursuing policies for the betterment of the Nigerian people. This is reflected in the combined difficulties of increasing fuel prices on people and the ineptitude in combating the constant Boko Haram massacres. Our so-called officials in positions of trust do not exude confidence in the general public. This was exemplified by the reports of Ms. Vera Ezimora about the outing of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Viola Onwuliri in the Washington DC and Maryland area. Her callous remarks were “We have one hundred and sixty million people. If 2million are on the streets, then that means one hundred and fifty-eight million are in their homes.” Professor Onwuliri could not reckon the significance of 2million people on the streets of Nigeria who were demanding for a new discourse and the rescinding of the fuel taxation on the poor. These were the same people that President Goodluck Jonathan shamefully intimidated with the deployment of the Nigerian Army, ironically when northern Nigeria is awash with Boko Haram operatives.
Consequently, this incompetence has quickening an unexpected awakening in the Nigerian people who have yearned for a transparent and just government since the evolution of the fourth democratic republic. Nigerians are now asking about the much acclaimed transformational governance which is nowhere in site. Some of us in the Diaspora have made a resolution to standup from the sidelines, and others have recommitted their energies to the actualization of peoples’ influenced changes in Nigeria. We plan to convene a civil society; social and economic justice led Sovereign National Conference in the United States. We are eventually going to bring this conference back to the African shores for forward consultations to seek a way forward, that is absent of tribalism, religious intolerance, injustice, and corruption. Our objectives include the implementation of paradigms to ensure accountability and job creation. The goals will also involve the use of national resources to provide livable employment and healthcare opportunities for Nigerians. We are going to strive for a society where 99% of the population can survive with an honest wage.
Nnamdi Frank Akwada MSW, BA is a Social Justice Activist
Executive Director African Diaspora Institute and US African Cultural Festival
World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone
Yusupha B. Crookes
Washington DC, January 25, 2012 – – The World Bank has appointed Yusupha B. Crookes as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. His appointment takes effect from March 1, 2012 and he will be based in the World Banks Accra Office.
Yusupha, a Gambian national, joined the Bank in 1983 as a Young Professional. He currently serves as Director, Regional Integration in the Africa Region. Prior to this assignment, he held senior managerial positions including Country Director for Pakistan, Senior Manager and Sector Director in South Asia Region. Earlier on, he was Sr. Manager in Corporate Resource Management and the Oil, Gas and Mining Department, and Sector Manager for Energy in the Africa Region of the World Bank, during which time he lead high level Energy Sector review missions to Ghana, Sierra Leone and other African countries. As such, he brings to this position extensive operational experience in a variety of complex country and sector situations.
In this new position, Yusuphas top three priorities will be to: (i) work closely with the three partner countries to provide innovative products and services that respond to their diverse development challenges and contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction; (ii) lead and support staff and the country management team, working closely with internal and external partners, to enhance results on the ground; and (iii) lead and support staff in implementing the priorities of the new Africa Strategy while adjusting to corporate realities and opportunities.
He holds degrees in Economics, Finance and Accounting. His assignments in the Bank have covered various responsibilities in the Caribbean, Russia and Central Asia, Turkey, South Asia and various countries throughout Africa. Prior to joining the Bank, he worked in equity research and investment management in the United Kingdom.
In late 2010 2face dropped his fourth studio album – The Unstoppable International Edition released through his label Hypertek Entertainment.
Typical of 2face the album produced a bevy of hits.
In no time not only were they all being played on radio and television stations across the country, entertainment websites and blogs also shared the genius of 2Face’s music.
Today, we gladly present you our esteemed viewers and millions of 2face’s fans all over the world the official video to the hit track “RAINDROPS”.
The video was produced by Isaac Offei Awuah of EKB Studios and shot in Ghana.
Abolore Adegbola Akande aka 9ice celebrated his birthday last week at the Oriental Hotels Lekki, Lagos. It was an ebullient event which had a good number of other celebrities and artistes in attendance. Tiwa Savage, Wiz Kid, Vector, Lord of Ajasa amongst a couple of other artistes were not left out as they did what they could do best on the stage. The celebrant was not left out in the performance as they all thrilled the crowd and had them asking for more. Rok Rok On Y’all!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghana, Accra, 23January 2012:The search for contestants for this year’s Icons Mixed Edition continues as the audition train hits the ‘Oil City’ this Friday, 27 January 2012. The audition which takes place at the Raybow Hotel, will give music hopefuls in Takoradi and surrounding communities the opportunity to be part of ICONS, as the judges select the best from the thousandsof hopefuls who pre-registered to take part in the Takoradi audition.
In order to audition, aspiring male and female singers aged between 18-30 need to pre-register by sending their name, age and preferred city to Vodafone shortcode 1738. Contestants can also get more from their big day through special audition tips, which they can also receive by texting ‘SUB ICONS’ to shortcode 1738.
Giving her views on the auditions so far, Ms. Naa commented that, ‘we were very impressed with the Tamale auditions; the contestants proved to us that they have got what it takes to take part in this life time opportunity and we look forward to an even more interesting audition at Takoradi. We are excited about the talents we are discovering as we go across the country. This is truly an amazing experience.’
Icons Mixed Edition has generated a lot of buzz and excitement amongst talented hopefuls in the Western Region.It is expected that over hundreds of music acts will audition to test their musical abilities for an opportunity to represent the region.
The maiden auditions for Icons that took place in Tamale were a huge success.Potential contestants were taken through a rigorous selection process by the judges who gave them an opportunity to prove their musical skills to earn a slot in this year’s edition.The Takoradi auditions will be no different as the participants will be screened by the panel of renowned judges: Gena West, Appietus and Ms. Naa.
Icons hopefuls in Kumasi get their chance to audition on 4 February at Miklin Hotel and finally in Accra on Saturday, 12February at the La Palm Hotel.
Over 6,000 people have registered for online auditions which takes place until the end of January. Online Contestants, who wish to audition online, can still do so by uploading a recorded two minute acapella video of themselves singing any of the latest music hits on YouTube and sharing the link on the Vodafone Facebook page – www.facebook.com/Vodafone Ghana.
For further information, please contact the Vodafone Ghana Press Information Line on
Vodafone Ghana is an operating company of Vodafone Group Plc., the number one telecoms brand in the world and one of the most valuable global brands with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States.
Vodafone Ghana is a total communications solutions provider – mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice and data – and is currently unmatched in providing fixed line and internet services – the leader and the first choice for Ghanaians.
Vodafone Ghana, today announced lead sponsorship of the 3rd edition of the Graphic Business Forum, which takes place at the Alisa Hotel on Thursday 26 January 2012. Organised by the Graphic Communications Group, the objective of this annual forum is topromotevibrant policy discourse in Ghana, by bringing together senior government officials, business leaders and sector decision makers to share views and ideas on key issues that are relevant to development of the Ghanaian economy.
With this year’s theme ’Leveraging ICT and Oil & Gas Resources to Accelerate Ghana’s Economic Development’, the organisers have carefully selected speakers with in-depth knowledge and enormous experience from the ICT and Oil and Gas sectors to throw more light on the subjects to be discussed. Speakers at this revered forum include Mr. Kwame Pianim, Board Chairman of UBA; Dr. Robert Adjaye, Director for Petroleum Skills Development Institute; Dr. Francis EnuKwesi Senior Research Fellow, University of Cape Coast; and Mrs. Dorothy Gordon Director-General, Kofi Annan ICT Centre.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Derek Appiah, Head, Vodafone Business Solutions explained ‘As Ghana’s leading telecommunications company for businesses and government institutions, we are proud to sponsor the Graphic Business Forum. The forumhas become an effective platform for addressing important matters that affect the economic development of Ghana. It is thereforeimportant to be a part of this gathering which will examine ways Ghana can leverage on our vital resources such as Oil and ICT, which can consolidate our status as a middle income country. ’
He further explained that “our booming Oil and Gas industry is gaining international interest and we need to find ways of capitalising on that attention. ICT is a great tool which has the potential to help us make great strides in reaching our national objectives.
The Graphic Business Forum is a seminar that brings together over 300 high-profile participants such as seasoned economists, bankers, politicians and notable corporate leaders.in the country. Presenting the keynote address for the occasion will be His Excellency the Vice President, John Dramani Mahama.
For further information, please contact the Vodafone Ghana Press Information Line on
Vodafone Ghana is an operating company of Vodafone Group Plc., the number one telecoms brand in the world and one of the most valuable global brands with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States.
Vodafone Ghana is a total communications solutions provider – mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice and data – and is currently unmatched in providing fixed line and internet services – the leader and the first choice for Ghanaians.
