Ghanaians found in more than 33 Countries

I just chanced on this interesting article by Professor Peter Quartey, a Consultant for the International Organization for Migration (IOM (see story on http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=160715. According to the findings of the report, there are Ghanaians spread across 33 countries in the world.

1. What do you make out of this? How can the Government tap into the vast experience for the benefit of our country?
2. Besides remittances, how can the wealth of human resources scattered all over the planet be brought together to contribute to our national development?
3. Do you think there are Ghanaians in more than 33 countries?

Retirement Package for our Politicians

The former President of Ghana, JA Kuffour has hinted that the GHC80,000 given to Parliamentarians at the end of their 'service to Ghana' is justifiable and that Ghanaian should understand and appreciate this 'thank you' gesture to our Parliamentarians. This was contained in his response to the issue of ex-gratia which is currently a heated debate in Ghana. Whilst we appreciate the 'service' rendered to Ghanaians by our Parliamentarians, the question is, 'should Ghana spend such huge sums of money on outgoing Parliamentarians?'. Are their services worth more than what is rendered by other workers in Ghana? Your views are welcome

Causing Financial Loss!!!!

As Ghanaians, we often get worried that our scarce resources are mismanaged by government official and in some cases, public/civil servants whilst in office. Some of the mismanagement could be due to bad policies which were implemented. In some cases, such mismanagement is wilful. A few Ghanaian politicians have been jailed for causing financial loss to the nation. Investigations going on currently after the celebration of our Golden Jubilee celebration point to the fact that huge resources have been mismanaged by the the Ghana@50 Secretariat. Question is, should government officials and public/civil servants be jailed for causing financial loss whilst implementing official policies? Your views are welcome

How can Ghanaians living abroad contribute to our national development

Ghana abounds not only in natural resources but also human capital. Unfortunately (or should we say 'fortunately') a good number of these professionals live and work outside Ghana. It is on record that remittances from Ghanaians living abroad forms a significant contribution to our GDP however, what the nation is missing is how to tap into the skills and expertise of our professionals living abroad. The question is, 'How can Ghana maximise the potential of these Ghanaians living abroad? Your say please!!!!

Should Presidents retire with such luxurious packages?

The presidential committee on emolument has recommended a lavish living for ex-president John Agyekum Kufuor for serving his two consecutive terms as president of Ghana. The committee recommended that the former president should be given fully furnished residences that befit a former president at a place of his choice - one in Accra and another out of the national capital. In addition, the former president would be entitled among other privileges, to six fully maintained comprehensively insured, fuelled and chauffeured-driven cars to be replaced every four years. The fleet comprise of three salon cars, two cross country cars and one all-purpose vehicle. (Source: JoyFm). Our presidents deserve a decent requirement package however the question is, 'should our Presidents be given lavish retirement packages whilst the majority of Ghanaians suffer?'