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Anglican Mothers’ Union donates food, essentials to Street Academy
The Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Church of Ghana has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the underprivileged, with their annual donation and visit to the Street Academy in Accra.
The Union, led by its President, Mother Wilhelmina Graven, presented a variety of food items and other essentials to the school in a bid to ease the burden on the children and their caretakers as the academic year begins.
Among the supplies donated were a bag of rice, a bag of beans, cartons of tomato paste, assorted drinks, biscuits, sugar, drugs, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), and other provisions meant to support the welfare of the children.
The visit was marked not only by the act of giving but also by an interactive session with the children.
Mother Graven expressed her delight at the warm welcome she received, noting that many of the pupils fondly remembered her from previous visits. She encouraged the children to hold on to the lessons they had been taught over the years and to remain disciplined in their studies and daily lives.
As part of the day’s activities, members of the Union delivered talks aimed at nurturing the holistic development of the children.
Mother Lauren Watson-Quartey addressed the pupils on the sensitive subject of sexual education, urging them to abstain and make responsible choices for their future.
Mother Hilda Commey also engaged the children on matters of health and hygiene, stressing the importance of personal cleanliness in preventing disease.
The event further featured a short but impactful sermon by Rev. Father K. B. Asante, who reminded the children of the value of obedience both at school and at home. He emphasised that obedience was the foundation of discipline and success, urging the children to listen to their teachers and parents as a way of preparing themselves for a brighter future.
The Mothers’ Union reaffirmed their commitment to continuing this annual tradition of service, pledging to remain a source of encouragement and support to the children of the Street Academy.
On behalf of the Street Academy, Mrs Irene Attoh, the Assistant Director, received the items and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Mothers’ Union. She commended their consistency and kindness, noting that their annual donations go a long way in sustaining the children’s education and well-being.
“We at the Street Academy strongly believe in the act of giving, and we are deeply grateful to the Mothers’ Union for making this tradition part of their mission. Their generosity not only supports our children materially but also inspires them to live with hope and purpose,” Mrs Attoh remarked.
By Spectator Reporter
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The Ghana High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, is appealing to the public to help trace the relatives or next of kin of Apia Solomon, a Ghanaian national believed to be from Osu, Accra.
According to a public announcement by the High Commission, Mr. Solomon, born on March 6, 1960, in Accra, died on July 5, 2021, from cardiopulmonary failure.
He worked as a temporary civilian staff member at the National Defence College in Nigeria. His remains are currently being kept at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital morgue in Abuja, pending burial arrangements.
The High Commission says efforts to locate his relatives have so far been unsuccessful and is urging anyone with information about his family, friends or next of kin to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Ghana High Commission in Abuja.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has blamed what he describes as flawed recruitment and incomplete background checks for some of the problems facing the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI).
He has called on the leadership of the BNI to review the backgrounds of officers recruited during specific periods, particularly those who entered the agency under recent recruitment processes.
Speaking on the issue on TV3 yesterday, Mr Kumadoe alleged that some individuals were recruited into the intelligence agency without proper background checks and completed vetting.
“Certain categories of persons were dumped into the BNI, whose backgrounds were not checked, and whose vettings were not completed,” he stated.
He said some of the officers linked to the concerns appeared to have been recruited within the same period, making it necessary for the agency to examine the recruitment records and backgrounds of those who joined during that time.
Mr Kumadoe argued that the problems could be addressed by ensuring that recruitment procedures were properly followed and that all applicants underwent the required checks before being employed.
According to him, when the selection process is flawed, it can lead to problems within the institution.
He blamed the politicisation of security institutions, arguing that appointing people without the necessary intelligence experience and allowing political interests to influence recruitment could undermine their operations.
“When you have a selection procedure that was flawed because you politicised the place, brought in people to come and head the place when they have no business being there, they don’t know anything about being a BNI officer, they are not intelligence officers, and you flood the place with politicians and political artists, then you circumvent the standard procedure and you are going to have some of these problems,” he said.
Mr Kumadoe, however, defended the current leadership of the BNI, arguing that efforts to address longstanding problems within security institutions could bring such issues to light.
He said the leadership should be assessed in the context of the steps it is taking to improve the agency’s operations and uphold professional standards.
Drawing on his own experience in the intelligence field, he said the opportunity to serve under experienced officers had helped him develop the skills and integrity needed to contribute to national security.
By: Jacob Aggrey
