Sanitation Court to be established in Kumasi From: Ghana/Nhyira FM/Kofi Asante Ennin

 

Residents of Kumasi who litter the environment especially the central business area could face prosecution as city authorities set up sanitation courts to deal with the canker.

The move is part of measures to address the perennially poor sanitation challenges confronting the city.

Ashanti Regional Minister, Eric Opoku, who discloses this in an exclusive interview with Nhyira FM’s Kofi Asante believes the move will help minimize the perennial canker.

Sanitation in Kumasi, like other cities in Ghana, is perhaps the biggest problem city authorities have had to contend with.

Choked drains, blocked waterways as well as the inadequacy or in some cases non-existent storm water drainage in most settlements in the city, are major causes of flooding in the city.

The situation which is growing from bad to worse especially in the Kumasi metropolis has claimed many lives in recent times.

However, Ashanti Regional Minister, Eric Opoku, says he will adopt what he describes as a ‘radical approach’, to address the issue.

One such method is to get selected traditional courts to try people who litter the environment.

Mr. Opoku says a Regional Sanitation Task Force will be set up next month to arrest offenders.

He says transport unions will be required under the arrangement to take direct responsibility for cleaning their terminals daily after work, or risk losing their operational license.

Prez Mahama to cut sod for construction of Military Hospital in Kumasi From: Ghana/Luv Fm/Kofi Asante Ennin

Work will soon start on the construction of Ghana’s second military hospital in Kumasi.

Though no date has been set, officials say arrangements have been completed for the sod-cutting to be performed by President Mahama.

Ashanti Regional Minister, Eric Opoku, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Nhyira FM’s Kofi Asante.

He says the project will be funded by governments of Ghana and China, and construction will take four years to complete.

Mr. Opoku emphasized “this was captured in the president’s State of the Nation Address and was repeated in the budget indicating our readiness to execute the project for the people in the region and as a Regional Minister representing the president, it is my duty to ensure that we acquire land and other necessary preparations for the project to take off……. and indeed we are almost completed with the ground works and very soon the President will hit Kumasi with the ground breaking ceremony that will kick start the project.”

The proposed one thousand-bed capacity facility will augment services provided by the overstretched Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

Chief accuses gov’t of breaching constitution

 

 The Paramount Chief of Tepa Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region is calling for equity in the sharing of the national cake.

Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem says successive governments breached the Constitution by failing to ensure fair distribution of development projects.

The situation, according to him, has left many Ghanaians deprived of basic social amenities.

This he believes if not addressed could cause much antagonism between government and the citizenry.

Nana Ampem says development of the country over the years have been centered mainly in the cities, resulting in increased rural-urban migration.

He points out until the trend is revered the fight against urbanization would be fruitless, whilst antagonism between government and the citizenry heightens.

He questions unavailability of basic amenities such as potable water and electricity after 57 years of independence.

Nana Ampem who sounded frustrated bemoaned the continuous neglect of the people of his area over development.

He spoke during a courtesy on him by Ashanti Regional Minister, Eric Opoku.
He called on the government to help re-habilitate some streets in Tepa which have been in deplorable state for decades.

Mr. Opoku assured the people of government’s readiness to complete a 60-bed hospital project, initiated under late President Mills’ administration.

He said funding has been secured for the rest of work expected to be completed in two years.

Aviation and Hospitality College established in Kumasi 28-3-13

A Kumasi based Journalism and Media Studies, Oxford Institute of Acting & Journalism has established a new college to serve the growing youths who are dreaming to work in Aviation and other hospitality organization in the country and beyond. 

 

The newly established college called Oxford College of Aviation & Hospitality Management with acronym “OCAHM”. 

Oxford College of Aviation & Hospitality Management is a privately owned but government registered and internationally recognized institution which train school leavers and graduates in various courses in aviation, tourism, hospitality, marketing, information technology and others.

At OCAHM quality and professionalism are the ingredients of our success.

The college was founded on a solid principle with one simple mission, to train students for direct placement in professional air carriers, shipping companies, hotels, marketing companies, cargo handling companies, travel and tours to mention but a few.

OCAHM is also aimed at providing world class training courses to make the students very professional, well suited to front end hospitality services. Our Aviation & Hospitality Management program imparts comprehensive learning and development to make you fit for service industry.

The Course Curriculum specially focuses on Front Desk Management, public dealing and customer interaction.

The program also includes a module for basic housekeeping operations which plays a significant role in facilitating world class services ensuring 100 % client satisfaction.

At OCAHM, we provide a detailed study of In-flight and Ground Handling Services and Hospitality Management.

 The college covers the following area of studies.

Aviation

• Aviation Industry & History
• Aircraft-different types & parts
• Interior of Aircraft
• Role of Cabin Crew
• Aviation terms & Procedure
• Emergencies & Safety Methods
• Ground Staff role
• Handling different services, passengers
• International Travel Organizations
• Aviation Geography, Terminology, Documents & Regulations

Hospitality

• Hotel history, operations
• Types of hotels & Rooms
• Introduction & operation of Front office
• Theory & Practical of  Book Keeping & Accounts
• Introduction & operation of Food  & Beverage department
• Management of  Food & Beverage Outlets
• Introduction  & operation of House Keeping
• Accommodation Management
• Introduction of Food Production

Travel & Tourism

·         World geographic documentation

·         Passport Processing

·         Visa Processing Itinerary

·         Planning Modes of Transport Packages

·         Support Services

·         Air fares & Ticketing

·         Amadeus Training

Special Trainings

• Personality Development
• Communication skills
• Interviewing Skills
• First Aid
• In-flight Training
• Grooming
• Swimming
• Gymnasium
• Computer basics

Employment Opportunity

Airlines, Cruise Liners, Hotels, MNCs, Airport Ground Staff, Malls, BPOs, Call Centers, Banks, Spas etc

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required for the entry onto some of our professional programmes while others are required. However applicants must be able to read and writes but applicants with SSCE/WAECE certificates and above stand the greater chance of gaining admission into our institution.

Duration: 1yr Diploma Certificate from LCM-UK/ABMA-UK and GCAA

Entry Requirement: WAECE/SSCE, HND & DEGREE HOLDERS

Benefit: Free Computer studies, Free Attachment for students, National Service Placement after completion

 

Hostel facilities available for distance students

Location: Kumasi, Kwadaso-Ohwimase

Tel: 0206443208, 0244724087

OCAHM- Confident, Professionalism & Honesty