In a statement released by the Global Security for Africa Research and Good Governance (GLOSARGG), where he serves as Executive Secretary, Mr Ahovi acknowledged the crucial role unions play in championing workers’ rights but cautioned that a few leaders exploit the movement for personal or political gain.

He proposed three key interventions to restore credibility:

• Transparent, merit-based union elections.

• Independent monitoring of polls by neutral bodies such as the Labour Commission or credible civil society groups.

• Mandatory training in negotiation, conflict resolution, and ethics, supported by a strict, enforceable code of conduct.

“Safeguarding the dignity of workers requires leaders who put the collective good above personal ambition,” he said.

Mr Ahovi concluded that accountable union leadership remains essential for sustaining industrial harmony and advancing Ghana’s development goals.

Source: AdomOnline

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Dubbed “Just One Bold Step”, the nationwide effort aims to empower Ghanaians, especially youth and vulnerable groups, to secure decent jobs through accessible and inclusive employment services.

The campaign is being rolled out in collaboration with the EU-Germany-Ghana Joint Action for Jobs, Migration and Development (JMD) and will travel through several regions, including Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo.

At each stop, the roadshow will provide free employment services, promote legal and safe migration pathways, and serve as a bridge between job seekers, employers, and key stakeholders.

“Our mission is to empower Ghanaians—especially young people—to access sustainable jobs,” said Dawuda Ibrahim Braimah, Acting Chief Labour Officer. “If you’re looking for a job or want to advertise vacancies, the Labour Department is here to help. Register at www.glmis.gov.gh and take that bold first step.”

Empowering Ghana’s workforce

The JOBS campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the Labour Department’s free employment services while enhancing job placement outcomes by leveraging the Ghana Labour Market Information System (GLMIS).

This centralized digital platform enables efficient job matching, tracks labour trends, and consolidates employment-related data across sectors.

Dr. Lilian Amankwa Fobi Ashia, Technical Advisor at GIZ Ghana, emphasized the strategic partnership’s capacity-building efforts.

“JMD is proud to support this initiative. We’ve invested in IT training for Labour Department staff, provided vehicles, and refurbished regional offices to make services more accessible and effective,” she said.

A call to action

 The roadshow specifically targets young graduates, vocational trainees, the diaspora, academia, and potential migrants, while also welcoming employers, women, and persons with disabilities.

Through interactive engagements, the campaign will build trust in public employment systems and encourage collaboration on recruitment and skills development.

Rev. Ms. Charlotte Hanson, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry, highlighted the importance of consolidating labour market data.

“Our challenge isn’t the lack of data—it’s that it’s scattered,” she noted. “With the Labour Department’s new systems, we can now analyze employment trends and better prepare for the future of our youth.”

Members of the public are encouraged to visit any Labour Department office or Public Employment Centre during the campaign or register online at www.glmis.gov.gh to connect with opportunities and take that vital first step toward sustainable employment.

After staying in the air for half-an-hour, EK783 flight was diverted back to Dubai International on Wednesday but returned four hours later after the change of the aircraft.

“Emirates can confirm that a passenger travelling on board Emirates flight EK783 gave birth en route from Dubai to Lagos on May 6, 2020. As a result, the flight returned to Dubai International Airport. The aircraft was changed and re-departed for Lagos with a delay of approximately four hours,” an Emirates airline spokesperson said in a statement to Khaleej Times.

The flight departed at around 10.55am on Wednesday and returned 33 minutes later to Dubai International after the woman went into labour.

According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 256 Nigerians stranded in the UAE were evacuated from Dubai on Wednesday who arrived at Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos.

It is estimated that around 4,000 Nigerians are stranded in different countries around the world and waiting to be evacuated.

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“The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and crew are of the utmost importance to Emirates,” the Dubai-based airline said.

Prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, which resulted in cancellation of regular flights, the Dubai-based world’s largest international carrier was operating daily flights to Lagos in Nigeria.

Emirates is now operating limited passenger flights to carry travelers outbound from the UAE to some destinations up to June 30, 2020.

The deceased persons, Mable Maku Tekpertey and Sarah Tekpertey, mother and daughter respectively have been buried side by side at their Dawatrim village in near Assesewa.

The bereaved family blames medical ineffectiveness at the Assesewa Hospital for the harrowing incidents which occurred in two weeks interval.

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The late Mabel Maku Terkpertey died at the Regional Hospital, Koforidua (RHK) after she developed life-threatening complications following a cesarean section at the Asesewa Government Hospital after which she was referred to the Regional Hospital where she passed away. However, her Ninth (9) baby survived.

Two weeks later, Sarah Terkpetey,25, went to labour at the Asesewa Hospital but according to Medical report, she suffered ‘obstructed labour’ and died with the baby.

This account by the Hospital has not gone down well with the family which is accusing the Hospital of medical negligence leading to the death of Sarah.

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According to them, when the deceased was sent to the hospital around 9am while contraction had set in hence was expecting the Doctors to perform Caesarean Section cognizant that she could not deliver through the vagina because the baby was too big as they were made aware.