BUILSA NORTH GRMNA SWEARS IN NEW EXECUTIVES.

New Executives Being Sworn In

The Ghana Registered Nurses And Midwives Association in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region has on Friday 26th June,2020 swore in it’s newly elected executives to stir the affairs of the Association for the next four years. 

Mr. Francis Awuni, Deputy Upper East Regional Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association Speaking at the Swearing in of the new officers entreated them to ensure that all activities and programs of the Association are well communicated to Nurses and Midwives in the District in order to keep every nurse and midwife abreast with happenings of the Association and prevent rumour mongering and defects from the group. 

Mr Francis Awuni

Mr Awuni added that, the National President of the GRNMA Madam Perpetual Ofori and her executives are working assiduously to have most of the issues affecting Nurses and Midwives in Ghana addressed. 

He said, GRNMA have been engaging government on weekly basis to seek clearance and subsequently employment for graduate nurses who are currently languishing at home without employment. 

He added that, GRNMA has also been engaging government on the condition of service for all Nurses in the country and hence appealed to all Nurses to be dedicated to their duty of caring for the sick.

Madam Issifu Zenabu Zimi the newly elected chairperson of the group thanked the old executives for their hard work at ensuring that the concerns of Nurses in the District are well addressed and on behalf of the new Executives pledged to tap from the experience and knowledge of the old Executives to ensure that the concerns of Nurses and Midwives in the Builsa North District are well addressed.

Mad Issifu Zenabu Zimi 

She also advised all Nurses and Midwives in the District to close their ranks in order adequately fight for what rightfully belongs to Nurses in the District. 

The New Executives sworn in are,

Madam Issifu Zenabu Zimi - District Chairperson. 

Mr. Robert A-ansim  - Vice Chairperson.

Mr. Nantomah Yakubu Mamara - District Secretary. 

Mr. Gyeru Abraham- Vice Secretary. 

Mr. Abakisi Derrick- District PRO.

Mr. Bonsu Kingsley- Assistant PRO.

Mr. Yagnabe Lekigma- District Treasurer. 

And

Mr. Azulba Moses- Assistant Treasurer. 

The nod of 2nd Vice Chairperson’s position is yet to be decided.

Derrick Abakisi-Noiyeng Radio. 

CARE GHANA THROUGH NADMO SUPPORTS FLOOD VICTIMS IN BUILSA NORTH.

Care Ghana an NGO through the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Builsa North District has given financial disbursement support in the sum of Three Hundred Ghana Cedis (Ghc300) to Two Hundred (200) flood victims in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region.

The disbursement is the third in series of support Care Ghana through the National Disaster Management Organization has given to victims of the 2019 floods in the District.

The Support is to aid the Victims rebuild their collapse structures and to assist them go into farming or rearing for the upkeep of their families.

Mr Agoalikum Avaripo a beneficiary of the Care Ghana flood victims support program thanked Care Ghana and NADMO for the support scheme and entreated his colleague beneficiaries to use the funds for the intended purpose.

Mr Avaripo Signing for his package.

He added that, in February this year, Care Ghana through NADMO initiated the support scheme by donating Food items and other consumables to all the 200 victims, in March they again supported the flood victims with Ghc200 each and the current disbursement of Ghc300 each to all 200 flood victims.

    

      Mr Bismark Atengbisa Abakisi 

The Builsa North District NADMO director Mr Bismark Atengbisa Abakisi thanked Care Ghana for their continuous support to flood victims in the Builsa North District.

He appealed to all the beneficiaries to use the money for its intended purpose adding that Care Ghana and NADMO will go on supervision to the homes of all beneficiaries of the support scheme to ascertain what the money has been used for.

Flood victims waiting to take their package.

The flood victims were also given two reusable facemask each and also educated on the preventive measures of Covid-19 the victims in July will again be given Gh300 each through their mobile money wallets.

Noiyeng Radio. 

BUILSA NORTH TO GET MILITARY BASE

THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE GHANA ARMY IS CONSIDERING THE SITING OF A MILITARY BASE IN  THE  BUILSA NORTH DISTRICT OF THE UPPER EAST REGION TO HELP IMPROVE THE SECURITY SITUATION IN AND AROUND THE UPPER EAST AND WEST REGIONS. 

Interacting with women groups in Wiaga, a suburb of Sandema the District capital of the Builsa north district during the weekend, the NPP parliamentary candidate of the Builsa north constituency - Mr. Maurice James Abakisi said the government is putting in place a lot of measures to propel the development of the district and some of these measures include the upgrading of the district into a municipal status through executive assent and proposed establishment of a Military base in the district. This base will serve as a camp to the military and will enable them to patrol and ensure an improved security situation within the Upper East and Upper West regions. This will attract more investment, trade and businesses to the Builsa North district in particular and the two regions as a whole.

Public disclosure of the proposed military base in the district was first made by the DCE of the area, Hon. David Amoabil Afoko when he, together with Mr. Maurice James Abakisi interacted with some Zongo youth during the month of ramadan. The DCE in his submission added that, the base will definitely have residential apartments (barracks), operational ground, offices and other associated units in the long round.

Builsas who administratively occupy two districts (Builsa north and south) are mainly into crop farming, animal rearing, crafts, pottery, etc.

This will be an honor to Builsas considering their immense contribution towards the security of the nation dated back to the 19th century when historically, they fought and conquered a famous slave raider called Babatu and prevented him from entering the Buluk State.

It will be recalled that,a group of soldiers visited the district with a military helicopter to survey and inspect the proposed land allocated for the military base some couple of weeks ago.

Acham Davis- Noiyeng Radio 

Wa Technical University Declares Job Vacancies

Wa Polytechnic, Lecture Theatre

Newly Convert Wa Polytechnic Now Hilla Liman Techn University has called for qualified Human Resources to apply into various vacant positions in the Institution.

This was after the Minister for Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh secured financial clearance for all tertiary institutions to recruit.

Vacancies Below:

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for appointments into teaching and non-teaching positions in the Wa Polytechnic as follows:

TEACHING STAFF
Categories and Qualifications
Lecturer: Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant subject area. Post qualification experience in a Lecturer’s grade from a recognized tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

Specific Subject Areas for Teaching Staff
Applicants for the teaching category must tailor their applications to the following specific subject areas:
Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmacology
Electronics Engineering
Electricals Engineering (Power)
Biochemistry
Ceramics
Accounting
Secretaryship and Management Studies
Supply Chain Management
Fashion Design
Civil Engineering (Highway and Transport Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Automobile Option)

Duties and Responsibilities
teaching
curriculum development
setting and marking of assignments and examination questions
invigilation of examinations
submitting of marked scripts and results
supervision of students’ project work, dissertation and theses
offering academic counseling to students
industry-related research, innovation and publication
assisting in the administration of the department
supervision of students’ internships and industrial visits
mentoring of junior colleagues
extension work and/or service to the University and the nation
any other related duties assigned by the Rector or his/her representative

NON-TEACHING (SENIOR MEMBERS)
Industrial Liaison Officer
The Industrial Liaison Officer is the head of the Liaison Office. Staff in this grade will be required to show high qualities of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specialisation. The Industrial Liaison Officer is responsible to the Vice Rector in the management of the Liaison Office.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Industrial Liaison Officer shall:
Ensure that students secure industrial attachment (internship) placements
Facilitate industrial tours/visits for students
Ensure that good relationship is established between the University and industry
Organize orientation programme for students, to promote their understanding of Practical Industrial Training, etc.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must hold at least a Master’s Degree in relevant field and must have at least six (6) years post-qualification experience in senior management position in liaison activities in a tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organization.

NON-TEACHING (SENIOR STAFF)
Administrative Assistant
Staff in this grade shall be required to perform work that requires the exhibition of sound judgment and high sense of responsibility. The Administrative Assistant shall perform a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties of executive nature including:
Training and supervision;
Covering of meetings;
Preparation and typing reports;
Keeping confidential files;
Maintenance of discipline; &
Execution of specific duties assigned by superiors.

Qualifications and Experience
First Degree/HND (Secretaryship & Management Studies) awarded by a recognized institution;
OR
Private Secretary Certificate holders with four (4) years post qualification experience.
Candidates must be computer literate.

Accounting Assistant
Staff in this grade shall be required to perform work that requires the exhibition of sound and mature judgment, a high sense of responsibility, initiative and discretion. An Accounting Assistant shall perform various accounting duties which include:
Preparation of statements of accounts;
Checking and verification of current accounts;
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements;
Attending to correspondence; &
Supervision of the work of lower grades.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
First Degree/HND (Accountancy) or related area awarded by a recognized institution;
Candidates must be computer literate.

Auditing Assistant
Staff in this grade shall be required to perform work that calls for sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness initiative and precision. The Auditing Assistant shall be involved in audit and accounting duties which include:
Internal auditing in the departments in the University;
Training of staff;
Supervision of the work of subordinate staff; &
Works under the direction and supervision of superiors.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must satisfy the following requirement:
First Degree/HND (Accountancy) awarded by a recognized institution; &
Candidates must be computer literate.

Procurement Assistant
Staff in this grade will be required to show high qualities of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specialization. The Procurement Assistant shall perform duties relating to procurement of goods, services works including:

Responsibility for supervision of the procurement section of the University;
Preparation of procurement plans for goods, works and services for the Polytechnic/University;
Assisting in ensuring adherence to procurement regulations as contained in the Procurement Act, 2003, (Act 633) and Procurement (Amendment) Act 2016, (Act 914) and any other regulatory framework;
Assisting in the processing of tenders advertisements;
Preparation of tender bids;
Supervising the maintenance and updating of proper database of suppliers, service providers and consultants;
Assisting in monitoring contracts to ensure conformance and compliance with contract terms;
Assisting in the compilation of procurement requests from user departments for action; &
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Rector.

Qualifications and Experience
First Degree/HND Purchasing and Supply or related area awarded by a recognized institution.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants who meet the above requirements and want to apply should download and complete an application form (Note: form A1 for teaching staff & form A2 for non-teaching staff) from the University website (www.wapoly.edu.gh). The completed application form together with CVs, certificates, transcripts and others should be sent to in soft copy to the email address: hr@wapoly.edu.gh. Hard copies should be sent to:

Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resources)
Wa Polytechnic
Post Office Box 553
Wa – UW/R
Ghana

NOTE: Deadline for the submission of all applications is Friday, 19th June, 2020

SOURCE-UPPER WEST MEDIA 

NCCE SENSITISED WIAGA CHIEF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON COVID 19 STIGMATIZATION.

NCCE AT WIAGA CHIEF PALACE 

The National Commission for Civic Education in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region have sensitised the Waiga chief Nab Akanfebanyueta Asuik II and elders as well as community members on stigmatization of covid 19 patients.

The Regional Director Mr P.P Apaabey Baba who joined the staff at the district office paid a courtesy call on the Wiaga Chief and elders at his palace. 

The regional Director appealed to the chief to help the commission by sensitising his elders and community members on stigmatization of Covid -19 patients.

Mr P.P. Apaabey, appealed to the chiefs and elders not to stigmatise those who have fallen victims to the disease.  

He indicated that, no one takes upon himself or herself this sickness. He also mentioned that, the sickness has no regards for one's status in the  society whether old or young, rich or poor, educated or not, we all are at risk of contracting the disease.

He added that, humanity is at risk of this virus, hence the need for all to come together to fight a good cause. "We are at our best when we suffer with those who suffer and rejoice with those who rejoice as well" he added.

             MR PP APAABEY BABA INTERACTING CROSS SECTION OF                 COMMUNITY MEMBERS 

The chief thanked the Regional Director and his staff for their efforts in educating Ghanaians on their rights and responsibilities under the 1992 constitution. 

He assured the team of his support in sensitizing his elders and community members on stigmatization of Covid 19 patients.

The team also paid a call to the St. Lucus Hospital in  Waiga where it interact with the medical superintendent and the administrator to show appreciation to our healthcare workers who have shown alot of commitment since the outbreak of novel coronavirus. 

The District Director, Mr Jeffrey Adda, applauded the management and Staff of  the hospital for the sacrifices they make every day in attending to the sick especially during this pandemic.

Mr Adda, added that their dedication, commitment and courage deserve our deepest gratitude and admiration. 

IN BLUE MEDICAL SUPT ST LUCAS                              HOSPITAL 

 The Medical Superintendent of  the St Lucas hospital Dr. Isaac Awaaden Anyawen thanked the team for the concern showed to health workers. He indicated, it was the job of all health workers to save lives every day and especially during this pandemic. 

Dr Anyawen said, he and his staff were committed at saving lives.

    

NCCE STAFF EDUCATING MARKET                  WOMEN ON COVID-19 

The team finally continued with street announcement through the principal streets and markets. 

The community members were educated on the Covid -19 protocols and guidelines and the president’s directive on easing restrictions on public gathering.

DERRICK ABAKISI- NOIYENG RADIO. 

Ti Yiak COVID-19 Tigsuk Donates To Sandema Hospital.

Tiyiak COVID-19 Tig-suk, a WhatsApp group made up of Builsa’s within and outside the Builsa traditional area formed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to provide informed education on the COVID-19 pandemic in simple plain language especially in the local language Buli and to dispel certain rumors about the disease and the need to observe the safety measures of the coronavirus to help prevent the spread of the virus in the area have donated PPEs to the Sandema hospital in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region.

The donation formed part of the groups objectives of assisting health facilities in the Builsa traditional area with PPE’S to help the workers and clients of the hospital observe the safety measures at preventing the disease. 

 A member of the group Mr. Asekabta Tong in presenting the PPEs indicated that the Sandema hospital is the first health facility to have receive a donation from the group in its first phase of donations to health facilities in the traditional area after the group earliar sensitized and made similar donations to all the chiefs in the Builsa Traditional Area.

He noted that, the group is working assiduously at acquiring more PPEs to donate to health facilities in the two Builsa Districts in its second phase of donations which the hospital stands to benefit.

The Sandema Hospital Administrator Mr. Prosper Asandem who received the items on behalf of the Medical Superintendent stated that he is pleased to receive the PPEs and indicated that sometimes it is not the number of materials donated that matters but the intention behind  the donation is very important. He added that the group's activities is serving as a major sensitization drive on the covid-19 pandemic and hence thanked the group for the donation and promised that the hospital will put the items to good use to achieve its intended purpose of preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

The hospital's Accountant Mr. Danyi Sulemana Gariba who joined Mr. Asandem Prosper to receive  the items thanked the group for the donation but added that the Builsa kingdom is a great kingdom where many great and successful individuals hail from and indicated that with togetherness the group can be sustained for developmental projects after coronavirus pandemic.

The items donated to the Facility include, 2-infra red thermimeters, 16-packs of surgical gloves,40 pieces of N95 face mask, 6 Containers of Chlorine tablets for disinfection and hand sanitizers.

Noiyeng Radio 

CEO of Wonimare Pharmacy Donates to Radio Builsa.

As part of his contribution towards fighting the novel coronavirus, the CEO of Wonemare Pharmacy has on Tuesday June 2, 2020 presented some PPEs to the management of RadioBulsa in Sandema. Mr. Awonemare Isaac noted that, the donation is aimed at equipping volunteers of the Radio station and the general public who on daily bases visit the facility, since it is a public institution.

The items donated include 4 gallons of Wonemare liquid soap, 50 pieces of face mask, a bundle of tissue paper and 60 bottles of Wonemare hand sanitizers. Wonemare Pharmacy is a home of quality and affordable medicines of all kind orthodox, traditional and non-drug consumables. Wonemare Pharmacy also render consultation services and run malaria test, Blood pressure, Typhoid test, Sugar level test among others.

Mr. Awonemare said, the critical role played by the station in educating the citizenry on the precautionary measures by the Ghana Health Service GHS and World Health Organization WHO in the wake of covid-19 motivated his decision to donate to the station.

Receiving the items, Mr. Richard Alando Executive Director of FISTRAD and Radio Builsa, thanked Mr Awonemare for his donation described it as commendable. According to the executive director, the items donated will augment items that had been received by organizations, institutions and well-meaning individuals, by way of checking the spread of the covid-19 pandemic.

Source Radio Builsa 

Help Save Indigenous Tree Species Builsa North DCE To Visionary Buluk buluk.

The district Chief executive of Builsa North Hon David Amoabil Afoko has appealed to Visionary Buluk a group of young Builsa’s who are into youth empowerment, Climate change, gender equality and the empowerment of persons with disabilities to assist the district assembly to educate and empower the youth in order to go into tree planting especially indigenous trees such as the Baobab tree, the dawadawa tree and other indigenous trees which are going into extinction.

He said these trees have a lot of economic value which need to be protected and more planted to help improve on the economic status of the citizenry.

Using the Baobab tree as an example, the DCE said every part of the Baobab tree is important and can also be used in the production of food items and cosmetic products.

The DCE said this when Visionary Buluk led by its president Mr Alaazy Ernest paid a courtesy call n him at his office to brief him on the groups activities and what it intends to do in the Builsa traditional area.

Hon Afoko revealed to Visionary Buluk that the Assembly has about 50000 cashew seedlings which will be distributed to interested persons in the district for cultivation and advised the youth to take advantage of the initiative to improve their lot.

The group later paid courtesy calls on the overlord of the Builsa traditional Area Nab Azaksuk Azantilow ii and the Chief Executive Officer of Radio Builsa Mr Richard Alando who both praised the group for the initiative and the good plans they have for Buluk especially at empowering the youth and women as well as the less privilege in the society in order to make their lives better.

Nab Azaksuk Azantilow ii and Mr Richard Alando both pledged their support to the group In every endeavour.

The President of Vissionary Buluk Mr Ernest Alaazy said the group will use the necessary resources available to them to ensure the rate at which the youth travel down south for non existent jobs is reduced and will also work assiduously at reducing teenage pregnancies in the district to its beeriest minimum whiles also working at empowering women and persons with disabilities.