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Akyem Akrofofu citizens receive protective items
Personal Protective Equipment and relief items worth GH¢45,000.00 have been distributed to some aged, clinics, schools and religious organisations within the Akyem Akrofofu community in the Atiwa West Municipality in the Eastern Region as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The PPE were separately procured by the Chief of Akyem Akrofofu, Osabarima Adigye Gyamfi and some citizens of Akrofofu residing in the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK).
The items, which were distributed to the beneficiaries at a mini durbar, included thermometer guns, Veronica buckets, gallons of liquid soaps, hand sanitisers, face masks, tissue paper, wheel chairs, and bags of rice, among others.
Handing over the items, Osabarima Adigye Gyamfi said he bought part of the equipment at a cost of GH¢6,500.00 while the citizens in the diaspora also purchased the rest at the cost of USD 5,000.00.
He said that the health of the citizens was a priority, hence the need to give the protective equipment to the people.
“The traditional authority and citizens abroad are committed to ensuring that clinics, schools, and all religious organisations within the Akrofofu community are well protected against the disease,” he said.
The chief stated that though the community had not recorded any positive case of the disease, it was necessary to be proactive and prevent the virus from entering the community.
Osabarima Adigye Gyamfi, therefore, advised the residents to follow all the health and safety protocols to the letter.
Ms Nana Abena Adomah Bonsu, leader of Akrofofu citizens in the diaspora, also said the items were their contribution to the global fight against the pandemic.
Thirty-six pupils from eight schools walked into the AngloGold Ashanti Robotics Training Centre as curious children — and emerged five days later as budding engineers, coders, and problem-solvers.
The centre, commissioned in July 2025, is the first of its kind in the Ashanti Region. Its glass doors opened to Primary four pupils and Junior High School students who had never touched a circuit board before.
By the finale, they were wiring electronics, assembling mechanical parts, and presenting prototypes designed to tackle challenges in their own communities.
The grand finale drew, education workers, parents, and members of the community.
Pride rippled through the crowd as pupils demonstrated robots that could collect rubbish, devices to improve water access, and coded solutions for everyday problems.
For AngloGold Ashanti, the bootcamp was more than a showcase. It was the first public test of its 10-year Socio-Economic Development Plan — a deliberate investment in education and innovation.
Edmund Oduro Agyei, Community Relations Manager, reminded the young innovators that technology was already reshaping healthcare, agriculture, and communication.
George Alfred Koomson, Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, praised the initiative and urged that such programmes spread beyond Obuasi.
Delivered in collaboration with the DreamOval Foundation and the Ghana Education Service, the bootcamp has already sparked calls for replication across the region.
Organisers repeatedly described the bootcamp as a ‘novelty.’ In Obuasi, that word carries promise.
FROM KINGSLEY E. HOPE, KUMASI
A Life Coach and Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in the Bono Region, Mrs Benedicta Obeng, has urged women to break free from societal constructions and stereotypes that portray them as weak and powerless.
She said women were naturally endowed with strength and capabilities which, if fully harnessed, can enable them to reach their full potential.
Mrs Obeng made the call at a day’s seminar organised by the Bono Regional Chapter of the Ghana Immigration Service Ladies Association (IMMILAC) to mark this year’s International Women’s Day in Sunyani.
The programme was aimed at equipping women in the Service with the requisite knowledge and awareness to empower them to live meaningful and responsible lives.
As part of the seminar, participants were educated on health issues, including cervical cancer, with emphasis on the need for early detection and treatment.
The Head Pastor of Elim City, Dr Gospel Odame-Kentoe, also underscored the importance of mentorship, advocacy and resourcefulness among women and girls to enable them to champion their own development.
He encouraged women to cultivate virtues such as respect, love, patience and empathy, describing them as key ingredients for personal and professional growth.
The President of IMMILAC, Superintendent Gloria Serwaa Effah, urged participants to prioritise their health in order to effectively care for their families and live purposeful lives.
The Bono Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Patron of IMMILAC, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Eric Quartey, commended the women for their dedication and sacrifices in the Service.
He said respect for women was a non-negotiable human right and called for collective efforts to eliminate discrimination, violence and abuse against women in society.
He further emphasised the need to ensure equal opportunities for women and girls, noting that it contributes to a more prosperous and peaceful society.
“When we empower women within the GIS with the right opportunities and exposure, we strengthen not only the Service but also the security of our nation,” he said.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
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