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CIFF extends helping hand to Twin City Special School
In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Community in Faith Foundation (CIFF), based in Ghana, generously donated essential food items to the students of Twin City Special School.
The items included rice, oil, toilet rolls, tomato paste, sachet water, eggs, soaps, detergents, and beverages, was presented by the Regional Development Coordinator on behalf of Mr. Stephenson Aggrey, the Chief Executive Director of CIFF.
Miss Ayishetu Abdulai, the Regional Development Coordinator, emphasized CIFF’s commitment to creating a nurturing environment for every child, allowing their unique talents to flourish.
She highlighted the organization’s dedication to enhancing the students’ learning experience and supporting them in reaching their full potential.
“These items symbolize the care, encouragement, and belief CIFF has in them,” stated Miss Abdulai, underscoring the organization’s message that the students are not alone on their journey of learning, growth, and personal development.
Mrs. LaTonya Aggrey, a dedicated supporter and advocate for special education, conveyed her warm wishes and encouragement to the students.
She expressed belief in their strength, resilience, and confidence to achieve remarkable feats.
Overwhelmed by the kind gesture, the headmistress of Twin City Special School, Madam Crescentia Efua Oduraa Bilson-sai, expressed deep appreciation during the gathering.
She conveyed her gratitude, saying, “I humbly write on behalf of Twin City Special School to express our profound gratitude to the Community In Faith Foundation for your kind donation to the school. We do appreciate this wonderful gesture and wish to say a big thank you. We also pray that the Almighty God keeps and rewards you abundantly.”
CIFF’s benevolent act not only addresses the immediate needs of the students but also sends a powerful message of support, encouragement, and community care. The ripple effect of such gestures is invaluable in fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among the students of Twin City Special School.
President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies, Minister for the Interior and Acting Minister for Defence on the ongoing security services recruitment process.
Following a briefing on the process, the President has directed that the number of men and women to be recruited to the various security agencies should be increased from twenty-thousand (20,000) to forty thousand (40,000) over a four year period.
The President has also directed the Heads of the Security Agencies to ensure transparency and fairness in the recruitment process.
Present at the meeting were the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the President, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, National Security Coordinator, Inspector General of Police Director General Prisons, Director General Fire Service, Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service and the Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission
At the request of the minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with members of the Parliamentary Minority Caucus today.
The engagement afforded the Caucus an opportunity to provide the Fund with feedback on recent economic developments in Ghana.
The discussions were mutually beneficial to both sides as stakeholders in Ghana’s governance.
The IMF delegation was led by Adrian Alter, Resident Representative, accompanied by Mr. Razafimahefa Ivohasina Fizara, Coordinator of AFRITAC West 2 and Mr. Osa Ahinakwah Economist at the IMF Country Office.
Members of the Caucus in attendance were, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Second Deputy Minority Whip; Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Finance; Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Economy and Development; Kweku Agyeman Kwarteng, Chairman on Budget; Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of Public Accounts; and Collins Adomako-Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member on Energy.
Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, also represented the Party.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
