We shouldn't be seen or heard only on World No Tobacco Days – ⭕hene

Today Marks the 2016 "World no Tobacco Day".

A day set by the World Health Organization to place critical emphasis on the deplorable effect the use of Tobacco has on the health of humans.

As a person, I am much worried about the fact that Tobacco usage is far from becoming alien in the society, with citizens less concerned about its resulting negative health consequences.

It is actually amazing the number of our cherished youth and students who smoke in this country.

 Indeed, the fear still remains that smoking affects every organ of the body; so one can imagine the health effect of having to smoke from this tender age into the next life.

The constitution of Ghana provides the Ghanaian the right to health and safety, and this right is protected through the regulatory work of state institutions such as the Food and Drugs Authority.

A Bill to provide comprehensive legislation on public health was unanimously passed by Parliament in July 2012.

The Tobacco Control Measures of this Public Health Act among others prohibits smoking in public places, bans advertising tobacco and tobacco products, and also prohibits minors from selling, buying, or lighting tobacco products.

This bill by all standards provides rich measures towards the realization of a tobacco free society and particularly to protect the youth of this country.

Yes, stakeholder institutions have made key strives towards the effective regulation of Tobacco trade and usage, but, there is still a gap between where we are now and where we need to be, so far as this course is concerned.

As a matter of fact, the effective regulation and implementation of this act is needed more now than ever.

We shouldn’t be seen and heard only on world no tobacco days!!!

Stakeholders must rise and protect the future of our youth!!!

Strategies towards the anti-tobacco fight must be revised!!!

The tobacco control Programme must be visible and have youth oriented programmes to save our youth!!!!

Let’s together ensure a tobacco free society to protect the youth of this country even as we mark the World No Tobacco Day 2016.

God bless Ghana!!!

God bless us all!!!

Amoakohene Frank

NUGS  President Hopeful

OHENE Celebrates students on National Students Day '16

Today, 15th May, marks National Student's Day 2016; a day designated to celebrate all students of this country; a day to remember our forebearers in the students struggle who toiled for the National Union of Ghana Students and Strived to protect the welfare of students of this country.

The theme for the Day indeed could not have been any better than to revisit the very spirit upon which this Union was established.

Yes, "The Impact of Student Activism in shaping National Policies" is indeed worthy of contemplation.

Admittedly, NUGS over the past few years has contributed not much towards influencing decisions and policies of the Nation.
In the past, talk of GETFund, NSS et al., and the influence of NUGS cannot be left out.
The immense contributions of this Union towards shaping the democracy of this Nation can never be overstated.
NUGS has been focal in the changes from various military regimes to civilian administrations; commendable moves and an inspiring spirit of the Union.

The NUGS of today needs to be infused with ACTION in the quest to contribute meaningfully in terms of ideas and human resources to this nation.

I am glad that this day presents an opportunity for student leaders to interrogate this matter, to ponder over these core mandates of the Union and to contribute to enable the Union move beyond its current state.

I wish all an Action -⭕riented Student's Day.

Let's together set the right pace for the progress of the Union and this Nation.

Long live NUGS.
Long live Ghana
God bless us all!

Amoakohene Frank
NUGS President Hopeful

Appreciations

We thank God for a very safe trip to and from Navrongo in our quest to elect a NUGS Representative of Ghana to AASU. Though there were some few cases of accidents but through it all we are grateful to God for our lives.

The journey and happenings at Navrongo has its own ups and downs. Undoubtedly, there were some disappointments so far as our expectations were concerned, but I believe that lessons have been learnt as we strive to REDEFINE NUGS.

Scottish MPs can go to hell with their gay right advocacy tactics!!!!!

Intimidation to force gays right on Ghana will not work.

The attack yesterday by Scotland's Minority MPs on President John Dramani Mahama was unfortunate, baseless and misplaced.

We have our priorities as a country and so does Scotland.

If the minority MPs feel that Gay right is a priority to them over efforts to curb the high crime rate of their country,

Alarming - quite a large number of the youth and some students

It is amazing the number of our cherished youth who smoke in this country.

Youth victims of this canker surprisingly include Tertiary, Senior High School, and even Junior High School students. 

In one case I chanced upon in my interactions with some youths of one community in one of the Regions in Ghana, a 12 years old boy narrated how he feels when he "highs".

In fact, for the school dropouts, the use of tobacco has become a basic necessity of

Terrorist attacks - Ghana must be serious with Security at all levels

Mali, Côte d'Ivore, and Burkina Faso have all suffered terrorist attacks over the past few months, with 20 lives lost so far in the recent beach resort attack in the Ivory Coast.

These attacks are condemnable and must be bantered with uttermost alacrity.
I wish to send my condolences to all affected persons and countries as such.
Ghana as a country needs to be on guard especially at this point in time where some West African countries are

OHENE Celebrates Women on International Women's Day.

I am much humbled to join the entire world and all women worldwide to celebrate the International Women's day.

Unconditionally, the impact of women on all aspects of our lives can never be overestimated. We can't also refuse to appreciate the fact that life would have to some extent been meaningless without women; taking into consideration the woman's role in all aspects of life.

I am equally of the opinion that,

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY~Let us be proud as Ghanaians, and rise to secure our future - Ohene urges

My heart beats with pride to once again see the colors of independence day spreading happiness and great Joy all around. The pride of being a citizen of this great Nation, Ghana, the land of peace and love.
Our forefathers indeed deserve honor for the great work they did and their services rendered to mother Ghana.
I wish to also take this opportunity to congratulate all leaders of this great nation for how far they have brought us.

As we mark our 59th birthday as a country,

Time with Ohene 2016 - NAHSAG Platform

Miranda: It's the turn of BMS Frank Amoakohene

 [1/24, 17:35] Miranda: Welcome

[1/24, 17:35] Amoakohene Frank: Thanks mimi

[1/24, 17:36] Miranda: Lol

[1/24, 17:36] Miranda: He only rested

[1/24, 17:36] Miranda: He didn't slp

[1/24, 17:36] Amoakohene Frank: I wasn't sleeping????

 [1/24, 17:36] Miranda: Anaa?

[1/24, 17:36] Phanuel Knust: Sleep is for the weak

[1/24, 17:36] Miranda: Kpa

[1/24, 17:36] Amoakohene Frank: Was reading small.. I have exam in some weeks time

 [1/24, 17:36] Amoakohene Frank: Yh sleep is for the weak

[1/24, 17:36] Miranda: Lol

 [1/24, 17:37] Miranda: BMS shall we?

[1/24, 17:37] Amoakohene Frank: Yes please

EDUCATION

One of the greatest assets of humanity, is the very defined structures we have established for ourselves for the transmission of knowledge.

Beyond all the good things education has offered in health, governance, technology, and religion among others, the level of peace we enjoy as a people, and the developments around us only indicate that education is indeed the true archetype of life.

Education is not

Ohene celebrates Mr Boye Williams

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle (source) or the mirror that reflects it.

Remarkably, you have not only been the light but also the reflector of the great potentials you are made of.

Your dedication, courage and commitment to purpose within the few moments I have known you speaks to nothing but of a forward looking fine gentleman with a vision for the youth of this country and beyond.

On this special day in history,

Ohene wishes you a fruitful week

Indeed, the best way we can predict the future is to create it ourselves. 

The truth is that, we may have vast aspirations in life but until we take that step to making them a reality, they may only remain a dream or mirage.

It is my prayer that this third week of the month brings us insight into various aspects of life and as well rekindle the very enthusiasm we started the year with.

May you experience the best of this week as we work toward a very great future... stay blessed dear one.

#OHENE 2016

FoN - commesirates with Ghanaian Students in China over unpaid bursary. _____________________________

A country is as developed as its human resources, and so, we can never boast of having any better society if the inhabitants of same are not put in that position to take responsibilities and to make positive changes in the Society.

Undoubtedly this cannot be a reality without education.
Education in this fourth Republic has, yes, seen several interventions and progresses in various commendable ways and we need to keep doing more to keep this country, Ghana at that level it deserves.

In the attainment of these,

Ghana vrs Guantanamo

Trending within most corners of the Ghanaian community is "Guantanamo", very popular as such and synonymous to terrorism in the understanding of most people, maybe because the Guantanamo Bay detention camp was established to keep extraordinarily dangerous terrorists.

Khalid al-Dhuby and Mahmoud Omar Bin Atef On the 7th of January, 2016 were transferred to Ghana. The first time Ghana has taken any Guantanamo prisoners.

The drama around the transfer makes it

Join Our Hand Over ceremony

Two things come to mind as I hand over the mantle as Chief Servant (President) of NAHSAG to a new leadership yesterday. 

1. Where we started from and

2. How far we have come as a people.

I have come to appreciate much more that leadership is mainly about the impart, change, and the difference made even in the midst of

A Prosperous new year to you

Finally, we at our long awaited destination, the year 2016!

The year of excellence, 

the year of newness, 

the year that brings hope and above all massive breakthroughs in all aspects of life.

Yes, I know our resolutions for the year are numerous, but I strongly believe that we can and we will make remarkable strives towards actualizing them only with commitment and dedication. 

In this vein, let us challenge ourselves to step up both in our  actions and in our thinking, and I know that we shall be able to attain our new year resolutions in fullness.

Of course,