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LET’S WORK HARD TO JUSTIFY MR. PRESIDENT’S CONFIDENCE, MINISTER CHARGES STAFF

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LET’S WORK HARD TO JUSTIFY MR. PRESIDENT’S CONFIDENCE, MINISTER CHARGES STAFF
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
charged the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of
Information and Culture to work harder to justify the confidence of
President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Minister, who made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday at his
inaugural meeting with the Permanent Secretary and directors of the
ministry immediately after he was sworn in by the President, said his
re-appointment and subsequent posting to the ministry is a mark of
confidence reposed in him by the President.
“My charge to all of us is to please redouble our effort so that we
can justify the confidence Mr. President has reposed in us. That Mr.
President has reappointed and posted me back to this ministry is a
measure of the confidence he has in me. So I think we all need to work
hard.
“Let me express my joy at the prospect of working again with the
Directors that I worked with in the last administration. Whatever
success we had achieved was because of the cooperation and
collaboration of Directors who worked with us,” he said.
Alhaji Mohammed said he would continue to work very closely with the
Permanent Secretary and the Directors in order to implement the core
mandate of the ministry.
“There must be synergy between the Minister and the Permanent
Secretary and I must say that I have enjoyed very cordial working
relationship with my Permanent Secretary, and I am very glad that that
relationship contributed in no small measure to the moderate success
we achieved. We need your cooperation because we can’t do it alone,”
he said.
The Minister also thanked the Media team that worked with him in the
past four years, saying the team did a lot to publicize the activities
of the ministry.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Deaconess Grace Isu-Gekpe,
expressed delight at the reappointment of Alhaji Mohammed and pledged
the readiness of the management and staff of the ministry to support
and cooperate with the Minister to enable him achieve his mandate.
“It’s actually been my desire to have you back sir. We are all very
glad to have you back to continue where you stopped. There is a lot of
work here and I believe that you will surely take this ministry to the
next level.
“I want to say welcome back to your family and all of us are ready to
work with you to take this ministry and the whole nation, in areas of
information and Culture, to the next level,” she said
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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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