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Colourful display of culture from the CNC dance troop at the Regional Independence day celebration in Ho.

As part of a nationwide celebration, GLOWA and Ho Municipal Assembly on Friday 8^th of March, 2024, at 9:30 am, held a ceremony in the Ho Municipal Assembly Hall to celebrate International Women’s Day in honor of their amazing women. This celebration was under the theme: “Inspire Inclusion” brought together Queens and the wonderful women from various communities within the Municipality.

In a speech read on behalf of the Municipal Chief Executive Ho, by Mr. Yao Amesimenu, the Municipal Coordinating Director noted that, in recognition of the unique challenges faced by women in our community, they have taken it upon themselves to support women in the Ho Municipal Assembly and have tailored to provide the resources to address these challenges effectively.

He also stated that, in 2021, thirty-three (33) women with disabilities benefitted from the Disability Common Fund and also in 2022, funds were disbursed from the same Common Fund, benefitting a total of one hundred and six (106) women. These are the beneficiaries of the Common Fund administered by the Common Fund Secretariat in the Ho Municipality and they have partnered with NGOs i.e. Africa Disability Institute, Women in Disability, Madamfo Ghana, Plan Ghana, Kekeli Foundation and other stakeholders to provide support services to these women  to help them thrive.

The Municipal Assembly has also created an ad hoc subcommittee for Women and Children. This committee was formed to attend to the special and immediate issues concerning women and children. He said, the assembly is committed to inspiring, promoting gender equality and empowering women in our community.

After the MCE’s speech, Madam Rosemond Ewoenam Atutonu the Executive Director, GLOWA stated that, they intend to establish skills and training school for adults where they can learn and work on their own so as to be successful in life. She also appreciated Star Ghana for sponsoring the program and also they will continue to implement initiatives and policies that support the advancement of women regardless of gender and create a more inclusive and prosperous society for all.

Some dignitaries also present to grace the ceremony were; President of Ghana Federation of Disabilities, Madam Elikplim Klu, Madam Selasi from Ghana Enterprise Agency and Mama Afiakuma II of Heve.

By: Pearl Senyaglo

Photo by: Francis Agbesi Dey

Ho, 14^th Jan, The Ho Municipal Assembly has commenced the demolishing of unauthorized buildings in the Municipality.

Ho, 18^th Jan 2024 – The Ho Municipal Assembly as part of its initiative to sanitize the city, has come up with a licensing regime for commercial tricycle operators in the municipality.

The city for some time now has seen the inflow of commercial tricycles though not legalized nationally, stakeholder consultations have been ongoing to sanitize the business so it conforms with the laws of operating within the municipality.

The Assembly for one year had suspended the collection of one cedi daily toll it used to collect from the commercial tricycle operators and by resolutions passed by the General Assembly, is introducing an annual license fee of Ghc 250.00 effective January,2024.

The MCE, Hon Divine RK Bosson, said as part of sanitizing the industry, the Assembly will ensure all commercial operators belong to a union hence the implementation of a dress code for all commercial taxi operators to promote a good riding experience as part of promoting the Oxygen City.

The MCE also admonished the operators on the various road projects ongoing in the municipality, seeking their willingness to contribute to the success of such projects.

Ho, 14^th Jan 2024 The Ho Municipal Assembly has commenced road projects in the municipality’s Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme.

During a site inspection, the MCE, Hon. Divine RK Bosson said the ongoing road projects will give meaning to the oxygen city project the Assembly is pursuing more to open up communities in the municipality.

The MCE, during the inspection and media engagement, mentioned the list of Roads to be fixed this year namely; The Ola Bypass Road, Blisam Zion Road, Cemetery Bypass Road, Market Goil Charcoal Road, resurfacing of the famous Alale Bride which all fall under the UDG 3 of the Ghana Secondary Cities Programme.

The MCE also made it clear the Buildings encroaching on the road will not be spared but pulled down to pave the way for the project.

On Tuesday 28^th November, 2023, Mind Freedom Ghana a Non-Governmental Organization organized a workshop on mental health and wellbeing at the Freedom Hotel in Ho. The workshop which was under the theme: “why, when and how is mental health a universal human right” brought together Traditional rulers, Assembly Unit Committee Members, Religious leaders, and Social as well as Health workers to be trained on mental health and well-being.

In a speech read on his behalf by the Public Relations Officer of the Ho Municipal Assembly, Mr. Richmond Abake, the Municipal Chief Executive Ho, noted that, mental health should not be seen and left to only the mental health professionals and the victims alone to handle but a collective responsibility which involves every individual. He stated that, the Municipal Assembly through the Social Welfare Department, is ensuring that patients of mental disorders are not left out when it comes to the fair distribution of their share of the National cake.

A Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Eugene Dordoye, who spoke on theme: “why, when and how is mental health a universal human right” stated that, not being mentally ill, does not mean one is mentally healthy. According to him, one must know the challenges of life in order to overcome them. A Unit Head from the department of Social Welfare of the Ho Municipal Assembly, Mr. Wisdom Krakani who spoke on the theme: “persons with mental disorders in the family and societal settings” called on all to stop stigmatizing mentally deranged victims or persons, but rather show them love and the care they needed since most mentally retarded persons need no medication but attention, love and care from us all.

Mr. Dan Taylor a Director from the MindFreedom Ghana, pledged to extend their training to the remote areas of the municipality. According to him, a durbar of Chief and people would be held at Akoefe on Thursday 30^th November 2023 to educate the people of that community on the same topic.

By: Pearl ….  -ISD

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The people of the Norvisi Development Union (NorDU) celebrated their 39th Annual Festival at Agogoe Lume in the Ho Municipality on Saturday 25th November 2023. This year’s celebration was under the theme: Sustainable Development in Peace and Unity.

Welcoming participants, the Chief of Lume traditional area, Togbe Agbenyedzo IV urged the people to always embrace peace and tranquility to enable development in the area.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Ho Hon Divine R.K. Bosson in His address urged the youth to be law-abiding and respect their elders. He noted that the NorDU Annual Yam Festival, should not be limited to just commemorating agricultural products; but also recognizing the hard work and determination of farmers who toil day-in-day-out to ensure food security in the area.

He added that plans are underway to construct a comprehensive water system for Atikpui, Tokokoe, Avee, Hodzo, and Lume communities to alleviate the water crisis within the enclave.   He further stated that a complete school campus with all the ancillary facilities put together by GETFUND and left in the bush for some years now would soon be allocated to the University of Health and Allied Sciences to be used as a satellite campus.

Hon. Bosson also called for the rebranding of the “Miss NorDU” beauty pageantry to ensure value for money.  “I am of the firm conviction that; we have been overspending on the NorDU festival. Ranging from the organization of the beauty pageant which I think can be sold as a franchise to event organizers with a win-win agreement in order to ease the burden from the citizens who can channel those resources towards the main celebration.”

I am therefore calling on the 2024 planning committee to ensure a complete restructuring of the festival to the benefit of our people” he noted.

Some dignitaries also present to grace the occasion include, Justice Senyo Dzamefe – a Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Joseph Amenorwode – representive of the former President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Hon. Mawunyo Agbe, and Mr. Henry Amesimeku, Presiding Member and Coordinating Director of the Ho Municipal Assembly respectively.

Richmond Abake – PRO

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A total number of 24 students graduated from the Ho Technical Institute, a newly converted TVET school on Saturday 9th September 2023 in Ho. The students were taken through various courses such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Catering, and Hospitality Management,  Fashion Design Technology, Wood Construction as well as Building and Construction for three years.

Speaking on the theme: “The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in National Development,” The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, Hon. Divine R.K. Bosson, emphasized the critical significance of TVET in shaping the future of the nation.

Hon. Bosson highlighted the pressing challenges facing the nation’s economy, particularly the depreciation of the Cedi against foreign currencies. He stressed that production is the key to economic stability and that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a pivotal role in driving production.

The MCE hinted that a school project located on the Kpenoe – Akoefe road will soon become the permanent campus for Ho Technical Institute. This upgraded facility will include dormitory accommodations, enhancing the learning environment for students.

He expressed gratitude to the school’s Electrical and Fashion Departments for their symbolic donations of a practical extension board and a captivating Caphtan garment. These acts of creativity and generosity exemplify TVET’s spirit of innovation and craftsmanship he said.

The Headmaster of the School Mr. Justice Arthur noted that the school originally started in the year 1984 as the Social Welfare Vocational Training Centre to cater for the vocational and technical needs of people from all walks of life, to ensure that everyone has a decent livelihood. According to him, the provision of skills training has a direct bearing on the reduction of juvenile delinquency and also promotes holistic national and human development.

Also present to grace the ceremony includes, Togbe Dede III, Afetorfia of Ho Dome, Mr. Christian Hockey, CEO of Doelyne Enterprise, and the Deputy Volta Regional Director of TVET Services, Madam Perfect Aku Fiakodzo.

By: Richmond Abake – PRO

Photo Credit : Francis Agbesi Dey.