Jonas Dwomoh (inset) makes a presentation to the QLA National Coordinators and the Jury
The five finalists of the ongoing GHACEM’s Quarry Life Award (QLA) competition have presented their projects to the QLA National Coordinators and Jury members in a bid to fine-tune their various reports to be submitted.
In an interview with the media, most of the participants were upbeat about making a strong case at both the national and international stages.
They expressed optimism that the various research objectives had been achieved.
“The project has been remarkable. As young professionals, we have learnt a lot in terms of how quarries operate and engage its surrounding communities to promote biodiversity. This is something we will carry on in our spheres of study for nature to be the ultimate winner,” they said, and thanked GHACEM and its parent company, HeidelbergCement Group for introducing such a novelty.
In a welcome remark, the QLA National Coordinator, Kwabena Labi Addo, emphasized the importance of the final presentation, stressing that the competiveness of the 3rd edition of the QLA meant that the National Coordinators and Jury spent time cross-checking each of the five projects to assemble good reports to compete well both nationally and internationally.
He paid tribute to colleague national coordinators and the National Jury members for teaming up to provide good coaching in ensuring that Ghana makes yet another strong case in the 3rd edition of the competition.
Submission deadline
On his part, the QLA Communications Coordinator, Solomon Ayiah, who was present to remind the participants of the 30th September submission deadline, applauded the participants for the impressive work and urged them to make efforts and take note of the necessary corrections in order to submit a good report.
A national jury member, Dr. Erasmus Owusu, who is a Conservation Biologist and Head of Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, University of Ghana, Legon and also doubles as an international jury member, observed the strong-willed nature of participants in other countries and stressed the need for Ghana’s representatives to make a good report with adequate information.
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