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CEO of Flokefama donates shelves to St. Augustine’s College
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of leading pharmaceutical company, Flokefama, Mr Emmanuel Kenney has provided a new set of shelves for the library of St. Augustine’s College in Cape Coast.
The gesture was made after the Librarian of the school, Kingsley Kuranchi, reached out to Mr. Kenney, a member of the 1998 Year Group about the plight of the shelves at the library.
In all, he provided the school with about 20 new shelves to improve reading and ensure the books are always in good condition.
Speaking to a session of the media after handing over the shelves to the school in Cape Coast last Saturday, March 16, 2024, he said “I provided new shelves because the old shelves were old, destroyed and couldn’t hold the books.”
According to him, he was personally touched because of the significance of the library in shaping his life during his time at St. Augustine’s College.
He said, reading made him dream big and imagine places he only got to know through books.
Mr. Kenney said giving back to society has become a way of life of Flokefama, adding that they will continue to impact the lives of the larger society through Corporate Social Responsibility.
The headmaster of the school, Bishop Henry Atta Djan, and the Auxiliary Bishop of Accra, John Kobona received the shelves and expressed their appreciation to Mr. Kenney for the gesture.
They promised it would be put to good use.
Flokefama Limited was founded in 2008 and has been offering world-class healthcare products ever since. The company has installations in both the private and public sectors throughout Ghana and West Africa.
Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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
