According to him, the negative impact of cyber-crime in the country cannot be underestimated.

Speaking at Bluecrest College’s 12th graduation ceremony, Mr. Quartey said products of Bluecrest must take up the challenge to help bring an end to this canker.

“It is my hope and prayer that the products of this school and many more will spread this creative and innovative ability to fight this canker through the use of information technology. We will count on you to help fight the increase in cyber-crimes across the country.”

Former Principal of the College of Technology Education, University of Education, Kumasi, Professor James Flolu, who was the guest speaker charged the graduates to make themselves resourceful to the country.

“Create jobs for yourselves and employ others. You have sufficient training you are adequately equipped. Remember that to be successful in life, you need to live above reproach. Be disciplined, honest, morally sound, and embrace hard work. Be men and women of integrity and be the change you would like to become.”

The school over the weekend passed out one hundred and seventy-six students who studied various courses such as information communication technology, banking and finance and human resource management.

BlueCrest College is accredited by National Accreditation Board of Ghana as a Private Tertiary Institution. BlueCrest College is increasingly popular among its clientele due to the diverse nature of quality programmes offered to students.

The College has an innovative approach that incorporates multiple intelligence pedagogy to suit different learning styles. Students are imparted with strong theory and practical skills by its internationally reputed local & international faculty.

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By: Philip Nii Lartey/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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It said the government will deal firmly with persons who carry out the illegal act regardless of their political affiliations and resistance.

[contextly_sidebar id=”wFohokQ2zOvZcbQusULV98J8I2F1ksg4″]The Deputy Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, who made the comments said despite the resistance from some perpetrators, the government is determined to stop the menace.

He told Citi News that, “The bold decision of this government to go head on in tackling galamsey, those  decisions are difficult decisions that you end up falling on the wrong sides of people, but they are decisions that have to be taken.”

He added that “I can assure that the galamsey operation is not going to be a nine-day wonder. We are going to go on a strong offensive of the galamseyers. The operation against galamsey is not targeted against a particular nationality. If you are a Ghanaian and you are found engaged in galamsey, you will be dealt with” he stated.

Many communities in about six  regions of the country, are currently suffering the effects of the menace. Most of Ghana’s fresh water bodies have become poisonous with thousands of acres of fertile farmlands destroyed as a result of the menace.

Although Ghana’s laws are clear on illegal mining, the activity has been allowed to continue for more than two decades.

Citi FM has been at the forefront of media advocacy and crusade for action against the illegal activity.

The station among other things petitioned Parliament to stop the menace. The efforts have yielded some positive results including a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses for small-scale mining.

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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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