Oman Ghana Baako (OGB) paid a Courtesy call on the Chiefs and people of Sefwi- Akontombra and Sefwi -Adjoafoah in Sefwi-Wiawso.

On Wednesday 24th March 2021, OMAN GHANA BAAKO (OGB) paid a courtesy call on the Chiefs and people of Akontombra and Adjoafoah in Sefwi- Wiawso of the Western North Region of Ghana to help with implementation of OGB’s sustainable development program, consisting of community projects that will enhance the economy and social status of people in the area.

Mr.Joe Laryea -Country Head, USA and Global Head of IT said OGB started from the United Kingdom. “We want to bring all Ghanaians together to achieve a common goal, We left Ghana to search for greener pastures; we have worked and lived among westerners; we have learned a lot and realized we could do a lot at home”.

“We came together and realized that we have acquired skills and knowledge that we can bring back to our country to help with development, so we want to bring Ghanaians abroad and those at home together to help our country, We also discovered that our reasons for leaving Ghana persist and If we do not bring support back home, generations will suffer”. 

He said, OGB stands for building our nation and that we can achieve this together as one people with common goals, dealing with other countries on equal terms.

He revealed that OGB has introduced The ‘One Ghana project’ where each Ghanaian worldwide will pay an amount of one unit of local currency every month: in US one dollar; in UK one pound; in Europe one Euro etc.

 He said the rationale for this initiative is that about 5 million Ghanaians live outside the country and about 30 million at home, so if a significant fraction of Ghanaians donates even these small amounts, particularly expatriates, millions may be raised monthly. 

The funds will be used for developmental projects. “This is a great idea that will help youth and generations to come, creating jobs and enabling OGB to provide basic amenities”.

 

Mr. Emmanuel Nsiaba Kobi Global Head of Communication  said, OGB would start with agriculture to create jobs and employment for youth, reducing emigration to other countries. 

About 40% of Ghana’s population lives in rural communities; youth unemployment and under-employment is more than double rates for the whole workforce, Ghana’s agricultural land is an under-utilised resource, due to historical patterns of ownership and technologies. 

Improved agricultural production is needed to improve food security for a rapidly growing population. 

Surplus food production can provide food security in the broader region while earning export income for Ghana.

As employment is created, in both rural and urban areas, economic demand will support increased investment and production. 

OGB will work with government and other organisations to plan necessary infrastructure, supporting Ghanaian enterprise.

He said there are many projects OGB will be embarking on: health clinics, libraries, and many more public amenities.

Mr. Emmanuel Nsiaba Kobi concluded by saying, "OGB is here to make a change, a difference where we can help ourselves and build the nation”.

The Chief of Sefwi Akontombra Nana Kwabena Ebie II said, he was excited and grateful to OGB for their laudable ideas. 

He said, he will assist OGB, with all his capacity, to achieve their goals, "we will give land for the farming project and a place of office".

Mr. Christian Oware  Head of Operation OGB Ghana said, "OGB believes each and everyone has a unique talent within them that needs to come out”. OGB is here to build a foundation of support for everyone to bring out their best. He said it is not about what you will get at the end of the day but what we all can do for our country.

We believe together we can build a better Ghana for ourselves and our children.

He implores all to register with OGB to make a change.

OMAN GHANA BAAKO (OGB) is a registered Non-Governmental and Non-Religious social institution established to help develop Ghana and its people.

We desire to work with all types of organisation (Government and non-government) in implementing sustainable development projects that will enhance the economy and social status of its people.

OGB is registered in the United Kingdom with the Companies House, and in Ghana with the Registrar General's Department and the Department of Social Welfare. 

OGB is also registered as a non-profit in the United State of America. A constitution bounds OGB: [link to constitution].

To register(Oman Ghana Baako) go to ; 

https://www.omanghanabaako1.org/  

Isuzu Motors South Africa Innovate New Export Programme

Isuzu Motors South Africa in Port Elizabeth has started supplying knocked down (KD) Isuzu D-MAX pick-up kits for assembly purposes to its Isuzu manufacturing facility in Kenya.

 This represents the first intra-continental regional trade exchange of its kind for Isuzu on the continent and is aligned to its strategy for its South African vehicle assembly plant to serve as a hub for growing its overall volumes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Isuzu Motors Limited, majority shareholder of Isuzu East Africa, regards the opportunities in Africa, based on infrastructural investment, to be significant.

 The East African operation previously focussed only on truck and bus assembly operations while fully importing light commercial vehicles from South Africa.

Isuzu is a leading brand in the East African markets, with a commanding 44.5%  share of the Kenyan new vehicle market in 2019.

Isuzu Motors South Africa CEO and Managing Director Michael Sacke said Isuzu's market strength in East Africa can be contributed to the vehicles' overall performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

"We have put this project together in record time and anticipate that it will result in a win-win for both South Africa and Kenya.

 Some of the vehicle kits have already arrived in Kenya and the Kenyan team received comprehensive training in Port Elizabeth late last year in preparation for actual operations," said Sacke.

The vehicle kits which are exported from the Port of Ngqura provides additional volume at the port while ensuring job retention at the South African plant.

While volumes have been projected at 1300 vehicles per year to Kenya through this KD programme, it is expected that this will further increase in the medium- to long-term.

"The Kenya KD project is an important step in achieving our growth strategy which is geared at strengthening our presence in key Sub-Saharan Africa markets through a combination of tactical SKD initiatives as well as various initiatives to strengthen our dealer distribution network," emphasised Sacke.

Rita Kavashe, Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa, welcomed the decision to import KD kits. She said the KD programme gives the Kenyan operation more flexibility and an opportunity to remain competitive.

 "Our import tariffs are lower on the KD kits, we create employment and we positively influence employee and customer morale by assembling the Isuzu D-MAX locally."

Isuzu Motors South Africa has a network of 79 dealers in South Africa and 33 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Goodyear official tyre partner for Land Rover Experience Tour in Kavango-Zambezi National Park

 

 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tyres will show their strength during a 2,000-kilometer journey on rugged African roads, equipping 16 Land Rover Discovery vehicles.

Participants driving across the Kavango-Zambezi (Kaza) National Park will be able to rely on Goodyear tyres to conquer tough terrains through the second largest nature reserve in the world.

The setting for the biennial Land Rover Experience Tour is Kavango-Zambezi National Park, the second largest nature reserve in the world, which spans parts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Wrangler DuraTrac tyres will equip the Land Rover Discovery - which has proven its flexibility and robustness in countless adventure missions around the globe over the last three decades.

Participants can marvel at the untouched animal world, enjoy a taste of the local cuisines and visit Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world.

Besides getting to know the countries, participants will also get to know the people, immerse themselves deeply in their cultures and tradition.

They will experience aspects such as sustainability initiatives, as well as animal and nature conservation on site.

The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is developed to cope with the toughest terrains, including deep sandy slopes, sandy tracks, thorny savannah bushes and overgrown gravel roads, all of which the participants will encounter during their adventures.

For the off-road parts, drivers can benefit from Goodyear's TractiveGroove Technology, which enhances traction on mud.

The Wrangler DuraTrac tyres are also designed to overcome curb-like heights, rapidly evacuate gravel, dirt and mud and automatically improve the vehicle's traction and lateral stability, while reducing road noise.

"We are thrilled to provide our Wrangler DuraTrac tyres for the Land Rover Experience Tour", said Mike Rytokoski, Chief Marketing Officer Europe at Goodyear.

 "It shows once more that when Land Rover wants to push their vehicles to the limit, they use Goodyear tyres."

Christian Löer, Marketing & PR Director from Jaguar Land Rover Germany said, "Our relationship with Goodyear spans many decades, back when their tyres were fitted to the first Range Rover.

It continues today with the development of next-generation tyres for our newest vehicles such as the new Land Rover Defender.

It goes without saying that we are excited to have Goodyear equip our Land Rover Discovery vehicles on this tour."

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