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Tamale Deserves Better: portia Nana Akua Pinamang Pushes for Fast-Tracking the Water Project

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During the newspaper review on AIT TV, Miss Pinamang offered a thoughtful and comprehensive perspective on the President’s recent announcement to commence the Tamale Water Project. She explained that access to clean and reliable water is not just a basic necessity but a critical foundation for public health, economic activity, and overall community development. According to her, the President’s decision is a positive step toward addressing a long-standing challenge that has affected the daily lives of residents in Tamale.

However, Miss Pinamang also expressed a cautious optimism. She reminded viewers that Ghana has witnessed several instances where leaders make promising announcements about major developmental projects, yet the execution either delays significantly or does not materialize as expected. In many cases, she noted, projects remain incomplete for years or are only initiated near the end of a presidential term, leaving citizens with little more than ceremonial foundations and renewed promises. This cycle, she emphasized, has created understandable skepticism among the public.

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Despite this history, she reiterated that the Tamale Water Project is a vital initiative and deserves full commitment from all stakeholders. In her view, if the project proceeds as stated, the people of Tamale should begin to experience real improvements within a year. She hopes that by this time next year, the project will either be fully completed or at least far advanced, ensuring that residents finally gain access to clean, safe, and consistent water supply.

Miss Pinamang further stressed that water is the lifeblood of every community. Living in an area where access to water is a daily struggle has serious consequences—not only for health, but also for productivity, education, sanitation, and overall quality of life. When individuals must spend hours searching for water, it takes away valuable time and energy that could have been used for productive activities.

She therefore urged the ministries and agencies responsible for the project to move beyond the announcement phase and take swift, coordinated action. For her, the success of the Tamale Water Project will depend on efficient planning, adequate resources, strict monitoring, and genuine commitment from all parties involved. She concluded by expressing hope that this time, the promise will translate into real results, bringing relief and dignity to the people of Tamale who have waited for far too long.

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Safety Gathering 3.0 Crowns New Champions at Goldfield Clubhouse, Tarkwa

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Safety Gathering 3.0 lived up to its billing as a premium evening celebrating safety leadership, excellence in mentorship, and the next generation of HSE professionals.

Held on Saturday, 26th September 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT at the Gold Fields Club House, Tarkwa, the event brought together senior industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, HSE professionals, academics, traditional leaders and students in one room for an evening of dinner, networking, recognition and meaningful conversations around a shared commitment to protecting lives and building safer workplaces.

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True to its theme, Where Leaders Connect. Where Safety Inspires, the night delivered on its promise. It was more than an event – it was the room where leaders connect, collaborate and inspire.

The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Rev. George Azanu, MSc, MBA, General Manager of Engineers & Planners Company Ltd., Tarkwa Mine; Dennis Nii Odoi Sowah, Deputy Chief Inspector of Mines, Operations, Ghana; Ernestina Awelgiyah, QHSE Country Manager of SMT Ghana; Dr. Vida Badu Oppong, EAP Officer of Heath Goldfields Ltd.; Paul Ackah, Health, Safety and Environment Manager of Drill Masters Africa; Jonathan Ketu, Occupational Health and Safety Manager of Miro Forestry and Timber Products; Veronica Kwofie, MILT, Deputy Transport Manager of Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd.; Francis Amanle Cudjoe, CIH, Occupational/Industrial Hygienist of GoldFields Ghana; Edem Galley, Occupational Health and Safety Manager of Ghana Manganese Company; Ing. Lewis Sarpong, Occupational Health and Safety Superintendent, Projects, Africa Business Unit, AngloGold Ashanti; Irene Aboagye-Akari, Occupational Health and Safety Manager of Damang Gold Mine; Dr. Seth Nii Addy, CEO & Medical Director of Rabboni Christian Hospital Ltd.; and Damoah Emmanuel Nyarkoh, Founder & Director of Safety Campaign Ghana.

The cohort followed a structured mentorship period during which each mentee was assigned to an industry professional and taken through examinations, tasks, and activities designed to nurture them into future Health, Safety and Environment professionals.

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The climax of the evening was the award ceremony for the third mentorship cohort. Mentees were presented with certificates of participation and scholarships ranging from GHS 6,500 to GHS 15,000, with Hannah Nyamekye emerging as the overall winner.

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