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Kwarleyz Group of Company donates to National Chief Imam
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Kwarleyz Group of Companies, Nana Kwame Bediako has donated quantities of items to the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharabutu.
The item which included; bags of rice, cartons of milk, tin tomatoes, mackerel, bags of sugar, gallons of cooking oil and liquid soap as well as boxes of bottled water.
Presenting the items, Nana Bediako said the gesture was to acknowledge the immense role the National Chief Imam was playing in the development of the nation by uniting the Muslim community and also serving as a bridge between Christians and Muslims.
He said it was important that in this time of spiritual upliftment, Muslims were supported to enable them to pray fervently for the nation.
Nana Bediako also known as Freedom Jacob Caeser said it was important that the country worked to consolidate the relationship that existed between the diverse religious sects in country.
According to him, sustaining this type of relationship would not only ensure peaceful coexistence but also serve as a foundation for national development.
“Here in Ghana you have built a culture where Christians and Muslims live together as one people. This is not only good but important for our development as a nation,” he stressed.
He said “It is important that Ghanaians celebrate their uniqueness beyond religion, colour, race or creed.
Nana Kwame Bediako said the contributions of Muslims to national development could not be overemphasised as they had kept faith with and supported every leader the nation has had in the past and now.
On his part, the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharabutu expressed his appreciation to Nana Bediako and pledged his support towards the Freedom Movement.
He said the items came at the right time and it would help a lot in the fast.
Sheikh Sharabutu explained that the month of Ramadan was the month that God brought in the Quran and any person who donated during that period would receive Allah’s blessings in multiple folds.
He said Allah had blessed Ghana with religious tolerance and it was important that countries around Ghana would have to emulate the example and live in peace.
Touching on the COVID-19 pandemic, he said the outbreak would come to an end and it would be a victory for the world.
By Cliff Ekuful
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Invest in the welfare of children – UNICEF
The Country Representative for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ghana, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, has urged the government and other stakeholders to invest more in the welfare of children.
He explained that Africa was home to a growing number of children, and by the year 2050, four out of every 10 children in the world will live in Africa.
This, he said, was a major reason why more investments are needed in children’s education, health, nutrition, safety, digital access, and job training.
Mr Khogali said this in a statement copied to The Spectator in Accra on Monday June 16 to commemorate the Day of the African Child.
Every year on June 16, the Day of the African Child is celebrated to remember the brave children of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. These children stood up against unfair education and fought for their rights. Today, the day reminds everyone to stand up for the rights and welfare of African children.
Mr. Khogali said, “we must act now so that children would not only survive but grow and succeed. Africa’s future is global, and it begins with the children of today.”
The Country Representative for UNICEF said, in Ghana, children make up about 45 per cent of the country’s population, indicating that the future of Ghana depends heavily on how well children were supported and protected today.
He therefore called on governments, communities, families, and individuals to work together and make sure every child has access to good education, health care, safety, and opportunities.
“Helping children now is the smartest way to build a strong and successful country,” he added.
UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s organisation. It works in over 190 countries to protect children’s rights and ensure that every child has the chance to live, grow, and reach their full potential.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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First Lady, Lordina Mahama address 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai
The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the prestigious 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai.
The programme held at Hilton Hotel was attended by First Ladies from about 15 African and Asian countries.
The First Lady shared insights on strengthening healthcare systems, empowering women, and celebrating the impactful partnership between Ghana and the Merck Foundation over the past 13 years.
Mrs Mahama also underscored the critical role of First Ladies as Ambassadors for the “More Than a Mother” campaign, working to break the stigma around infertility and promote gender equality.
At the Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 19, Mrs.Lordina Mahama through her presentation showed video documentary of her varied projects aimed at impacting lives.
The documentary showcased her extensive works in Education, health and other sectors of the country.
This received applauds and commendation from her colleague First Ladies and leadership of Merck Foundation.
Expressing gratitude to the Merck Foundation, she reiterated her and the Lordina Foundation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration for enhanced initiatives in health, education, and combating social stigma across Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, Dubai
