47TH NUGS CONGRESS BEGINS IN PRAMPRAM

A former Ghanaian Diplomat and Columnist, Dr. K.B. Asante has challenged Ghanaian students to use the unique opportunity they have as students to think of relevant ways of solving the myriad of problems Ghana is facing. He expressed worry about the essence of certain courses being offered in the various Universities and the impact they have on students' skills development.

Dr. Asante, who is a columnist with Daily Graphic, said this during a short ceremony to begin the 47th National Union of Ghana Students' Congress today in Prampram.

The Congress, which spans from 24th to 26th August 2013 is under the theme; "NUGS: A RELIABLE PARTNER FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT". It has brought together over 800 student leaders from across the country to the Campus of Central University in Prampram.It will offer these student leaders the platform to debate pertinent issues bordering the welfare of Ghanaian Students: hear from speakers and experts in tassel meetings and finally elect new leaders to carry on the leadership mantle.

Professor Kwesi Yankah, President of the Central University urged the students/delegates to have the will to dream and make them become realities to better society. 

The NUGS President, Andrew Kofi Gyan was impressed with the coordination of mechanisms within NUGS in ensuring that his administration run devoid of factions and conflicts which often retards progress. Kofi Gyan used the occasion to advise students to respect the August 29th Verdict when it is declared by the Supreme Court.

The ceremony was officially used to launch the Ghana Student Discount Card; an initiative by NUGS which will see student holders buying products in some selected shops at a very good discounted rates.
President of the National Union of Students, UK, Toni Pearce, who launched the Discount Card commended her Ghanaian counterparts for such a wonderful initiative. She promised to partner NUGS to embark on certain projects which will be of benefits to students in both country-UK & Ghana.

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“Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta!”

NUGS ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

It was On 17 December 1998 that the UN General Assembly based on a recommendation by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth decided that 12 August is declared International Youth Day. This year, the theme for the Celebration   is "Youth Migration: Moving Development forward." 

We as Ghanaian youth in solidarity with the UN also wish to acknowledge the contribution of youth migrants into and out of  our country to the development of mother Ghana. Fortunately, our brothers and sisters who migrate to other countries do remit some of their hard earned resources into our country and are therefore a major contributor to the development of mother Ghana. On the other hand, in as much as some foreign immigrants are contributing their quota to our economic development, others are engaged  in so many illegal activities that militate the development of Mother  Ghana, such activities includes illegal mining which has become a matter of  National Concern and the menace caused by Fulani Herdsmen. 

As part of our solemn observation of this day, we wish to admonish all Ghanaian youth that we are one family, and we need each other now more than ever. Therefore, let us all assume that our mother Ghana is pregnant at the Supreme Court and so if she gives birth to NPP or NDC, we should all in the spirit of solidarity accept our sibling and live together in the peace that generations have guarded with their lives.

Again, we implore the Supreme Court to ensure that JUSTICE is served.

Finally, our advice to the government of this country is that the implementation plan for the National Youth Policy is long overdue and we  wish to see more of the commitment of government in achieving the goals that have been set out by the policy for the development of our country, these are days of peace and so our words are for peace but this is very important to us.

To our colleague youth, the development of mother Ghana depends on our actions today, so let’s come together as one and insist on what is due as peacefully.

Long Live Ghana

Long Live the Youth of Mother Ghana

Long Live Justice and Peace loving Citizens of Ghana

Thank you.

(Signed)                                                                                                                                              

P.D. Orchill

NUGS Rep. to the National Youth Authority Board

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Seth Odame-Mensah

International Relations Secretary

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Daniel Blaise Annan

USAG Information and International Relations Secretary (Elect)

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UTAG Begins Strike Today Despite Gov’t Assurance

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

Despite an emergency meeting on Wednesday evening between the leadership of UTAG and the fair wages and salaries commission, The University Teachers Association of Ghana are starting an indefinite strike today.  

 In an interview with journalist, President of the University Teachers Association, Dr Anthony Simons indicated that they will not allow themselves to be taken for granted any longer. We are demanding payment of arrears and other allowances and until that is done we are not going back to the class he noted.  

 UTAG had gone on strike earlier this year but suspended it after promises by the Government to resolve the Teachers’ grievances.   An emergency meeting held Wednesday night with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) failed to avert the strike.   

 Deputy Minister in charge of tertiary education, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has however assured the university teachers their outstanding premiums will be settled by Friday.  

CREDIT: Ghananewslink.com