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Transport Fares To Increase by 15% On Saturday – GPRTU

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Transport Fares To Increase by 15% On Saturday – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reported in a new release that transport fares will increase by 15% effective Saturday, February 26, 2022.

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In a statement, the GPRTU said the new fares affect all forms of transport been it long do distance, trotro or taxi.

Earlier, members of the Private Commercial Transport Operators had served notice to the commuting public that it will increase transport fares by 30%.

The transport operators said their members should implement the directive from 18 February 2022 but that did not materialised.

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National Best Nurse/Midwife Beatrice Sewor Embarks on Appreciation and Gratitude Tour Across Volta and Oti Regions

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Fresh from being crowned GRNMA National Best Nurse/Midwife 2025, Beatrice Sewor has commenced an Appreciation and Gratitude Tour across the Volta and Oti Regions to honour the communities, institutions and individuals whose support contributed to her remarkable achievement.

Madam Sewor received the prestigious national recognition at the GRNMA Annual Awards Night held at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra, on 12th December 2025, a feat that has been widely celebrated within Ghana’s health sector as a testament to dedication, compassionate care and professional excellence.

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As part of her commitment to sharing the honour with those who journeyed with her, she began the three-day appreciation tour on 27th April 2026 in Ho. The tour route includes stops in Hohoe, Jasikan and Dambai, before climaxing in Nkwanta on 29th April 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital.

The tour is designed to express heartfelt gratitude to communities, health directorates, selected health facilities, stakeholders and supporters whose encouragement and contributions played a pivotal role in her success. It also includes a courtesy visit to the Oti Regional Minister, Hon. John Kwadwo Gyapong, as part of efforts to acknowledge institutional support and strengthen stakeholder relations.

The initiative is not only a thanksgiving exercise but also a recognition that the award represents a collective victory for healthcare workers and communities in the Volta and Oti Regions. Through engagements and courtesy calls along the route, Madam Sewor is celebrating frontline health professionals, inspiring younger practitioners and reinforcing bonds within the healthcare ecosystem.

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The tour will conclude in Nkwanta at the St. Joseph Catholic Hospital to mark the occasion and celebrate what many have described as a shared achievement for the region and the nursing profession at large.

Speaking on the significance of the tour, supporters have described the gesture as a reflection of humility and servant leadership, noting that Madam Sewor’s decision to return to the people and institutions that supported her demonstrates the very values that earned her the national honour.

Her recognition as GRNMA National Best Nurse/Midwife 2025 continues to inspire admiration across the country, with many seeing her story as a shining example of dedication, sacrifice and excellence in healthcare delivery. The Appreciation and Gratitude Tour is expected to further deepen that legacy while celebrating the spirit of partnership that made the achievement possible.

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