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African Union 2026 Anti-Corruption Campaign Reaches Nkrankwanta JHS. As part of activities marking the 2026 African Union Anti-Corruption Day, the Local Accountability Network (LANet), in collaboration with the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), has embarked on an educational campaign in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region to raise awareness among schoolchildren on the importance of fighting corruption. The campaign, sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, aimed to deepen the understanding of young people about the damaging effects of corruption on national development and to encourage them to become agents of integrity from an early age. This year's commemoration was held under the theme, "Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa." Speaking during the event, the Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh, said the theme serves as a reminder that promoting i...

Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako Makes History as Chairman of Vice Chancellors Ghana(VCG) The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) community is celebrating a landmark achievement following the appointment of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, as Chairman of Vice Chancellors Ghana (VCG), effective 1st August 2026. This historic appointment marks the first time in the history of the University of Energy and Natural Resources that its Vice-Chancellor has been elected to lead the prestigious association of vice-chancellors in Ghana. It is a proud milestone for UENR, the Bono Region, and Ghana’s higher education sector. Professor Asare-Bediako succeeds Professor Richard Kwesi Amankwah, the immediate past Chairman of Vice Chancellors Ghana and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology. His election reflects the confidence reposed in his visionary leadership, integrity, academic excellence, and unwavering commitment to advancing higher education in G...

Anti-Corruption Campaign 2026 Hits Three Basic Schools in the Bono Region. As part of the 2026 annual commemoration of Africa Anti-Corruption Day, LANet in collaboration with GACC has toured three different districts in the Bono region to educate school children on the need to be enlightened on anti-corruption. The event which the WILLIAM FLORA HEWLETT Foundation sponsored sought to broaden the knowledge of children about the effect corruption brought to the country and how together we can put a stop to it beginning from childhood. The 2026 Africa Anti-Corruption Day was under the theme: "Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa", The Executive Secretary of Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mrs Beauty Emefa Narteh expressed that, the theme reminds us that, promoting integrity and combating corruption are shared responsibilities. Adding that, "building societies founded on honesty, transparency, and accountability requires the ...

GACC, CDD-Ghana and TI-Ghana Holds Anti-Corruption Campaign on SARIS Project in Berekum East Municipal. Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition together with CDD-Ghana and Transparency International with support from the European Union has held a sensitization forum at Kato in the Berekum East Municipal of the Bono region. The anti-corruption forum was under the theme, "strengthening accountability, rule of law and institutional responsiveness in Ghana (SARIS) with the aim of broadening the knowledge of the Ghanaian citizens especially the young ones on corruption and its effects in nation building. Speaking under the theme, the focal person of Berekum Local Accountability Network, Mr, Simon Asore emphasized on the need for citizens to participate in the fight against corruption by ensuring we all put into practice the 3R's of corruption fight that is to Resist, Reject and Report all issues of corruption to bring the canker down. He urged the youth to help develop the appetite to read...

ASUTECH DESERVES SPECIAL ATTENTION – NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN. The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Board of Governors of Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH), Dr. Patrick Essien, has called for urgent and strategic investment in the institution, describing it as the foundation of technical education in Ghana and a national asset that must be preserved and strengthened for future generations. Speaking after his swearing-in as Board Chairman, Dr. Essien emphasized that the history of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana is deeply intertwined with ASUTECH, making it imperative for government, industry, alumni, development partners, and other stakeholders to support its transformation agenda. “ASUTECH represents the foundation of technical education in Ghana. We must ensure that this historic institution receives the attention, investment, and support required to continue producing the skilled workforce needed for national transformation,” Dr. Essien stated. A disti...

NUGS Petition on High Cost of Hostels in Ghana's Tertiary Institutions. Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com

Former Student of Serwaa Kesse Girls SHS Donates To Support Career Summit. The former Student of Serwaa Kesse Girls SHS, Naa Yeboah who doubles as the CEO of Richzion Pharmacy has donated different assorted items including boxes of dewormer to Serwaa Kesse Girls SHS in the Tano North Municipal of the Ahafo region. The donation was her support during a day's career summit organized by the Women's Commissioner of the National Service Personnel Association NASPA of Bono, Bono East and Ahafo region. Mrs Yeboah explained that, not all the students mostly girls are able to deworm as expected whiles they are in school there and decide to support the girls. The summit was to bring in the girls the confidence they need in choosing their career after completion of school. The Women commissioner of NASPA, Miss Jenifer Kyeraa Octhere added that, her plan to embark on the career and guidance summit is to help empower the girls to secure a successful future. The summit was to inspire and equ...

PRESIDENT OF MOLEX FOUNDATION AFRICA ENCOURAGES FRESHERS TO EMBRACE STEMS, IT AND TVET EDUCATION. The President of Molex Foundation Africa, Dr. Patrick Essien (PhD), has passionately called on first-year tertiary students, as well as pre-tertiary and secondary school learners, to deliberately pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology (IT) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes as pathways to national development and personal empowerment. Dr. Essien (PhD), Is an Environmental and Space Scientist, Snr lecturer at University of Cape Coast, Snr former African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Canada Postdoctoral Research Fellow, entrepreneur, and Founder of Molex Foundation Africa, made the call during an engagement with a section of freshers in Cape Coast today. He stressed that in an era driven by technology, innovation and industrialisation, STEM, IT and TVET disciplines remain the backbone of modern ec...

Berekum LaNet Engages Basic School Children at Jinijini on Anti-corruption Campaign. An International Day of Anti-corruption (IDAC) 2025 which was observed across the globe on 9th December, Citizens Watch Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Anti-corruption Coilation (GACC) celebrated the day with school children at Jinijini Presby JHS and Methodist JHS in the Berekum West District of the Bono region. The theme for this year's anti-corruption campaign was: "Uniting the youth against Corruption, Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity. Addressing the children the Executive Director of Citizens Watch Ghana and the Focal Person for the LaNet, Mr. Simon Asore emphasised on corruption manifestations such as bribery, extortion, fraud, nepotism, embellishment, conflict of interest and favoritism. He urged the children to do as much they can to resist, reject and report all corruption practices that they may encounter especially to the police, Headmaster, teacher, District Assembly, CHRAJ d...

Hamile T.I Ahmadiya JHS Celebrate International Day of Anti-corruption. REPORT ON THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY CELEBRATION AT HAMILE T.I. AHMADIYYA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LAMBUSSIE DISTRICT ON 9TH DECEMBER, 2025 Hamile T.I. Ahmadiyya Junior High School in the Lambussie District celebrated the International Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025. The theme for the event was “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” The programme was organised to teach students about corruption and encourage them to live honestly. The event started with an opening prayer by the School Senior Prefect. The Headmaster then gave the Welcome Address, reminding students of the importance of discipline, honesty, and good behaviour. The main speaker for the day was Mr. Salifu Inusah, a representative of LANET. He spoke about what corruption is, why it is harmful, and why it is important to fight against it. He also explained two important laws—the Whistleblower Act a...