The National Hajj Committee (NHC) has said it was ready to ensure an incident free pilgrimage for Ghanaian Muslims this year.

Mr Ibrahim Abdul-Rauf Tanko, Chairman of the Committee, told journalists at a briefing to announce the 2013 Hajj package that Ghana had already paid in advance services for 6,780 prospective pilgrims, the maximum quota given to the committee.

Mr Paul Victor Obeng, Senior Presidential Advisor

Mr Paul Victor Obeng, Senior Presidential Advisor, yesterday underscored the need for effective spatial planning for the six coastal districts along the Jubilee Oil Field in the Western Region.

This, he said, should address the fast destruction of the environment and natural resources to ensure proper management and coastal governance.

He noted that, the oil industry had brought in its wake socio-economic challenges to the six frontline districts that needed special attention to relieve them of those challenges.