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BH-FERTAGRO donates fertiliser, assorted items to Nsawam Prisons
Mr Ayittey (fourth right) presenting the items to officers of Ghana Prisons Service
Ghana’s leading import and supplier of fertilisers, BH-Fertagro has donated fertiliser and other items to the Nsawam Prison.
The donation worth GHȻ70, 000 included over 150 bags of NPK fertilisers for their current 47-acre land project, toiletries for staff, over 600 bags of sachet water and 25 boxes of soap.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Nsawam prisons, the Assistant Director of Prisons, Mr Andrews Osei, thanked the company for the kind gesture, stating that the facility really needed support especially in the area of agriculture to support the government in feeding.
He also mentioned that the donation had come in time especially with the current farming project they were about to embark on, adding that the gesture would also encourage others to come to their aid.
The Managing Director of the fertiliser company, Mr Robert Ayittey, who presented the items expressed the joy of the company in doing such, owing to the good work the prison service was doing for the country.
He added that the gesture was part of the Corporate Social Responsibility of BH-Fertago hence supporting the Ghana prisons to improve upon their agriculture activities.
The General Manager of the company, Mr Alex Kwame Donyinah, also emphasised the company’s commitment in giving back to society.
He stated that the company was quite impressed with the work of Ghana Prisons towards human development despite challenges the facility was facing in feeding the inmates.
“We are hopeful that the fertiliser will help them increase their yield, expand their cultivation in order to have enough food to feed the inmates and alleviate the feeding challenges,” he added.
Last year during the Akosombo spillage, the fertilizer company presented over GHȻ 100,000 worth of relief items to the people of Mepe, Battor, Sogakope and its environs.
By Spectator Reporter
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
