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E/R CNC holds kindergarten festival
Children from various kindergarten schools in Koforidua showcased their talents and cultural heritage through captivating performances during a Kindergarten Festival organised by the Centre for National Culture (CNC) in the Eastern Region (E/R).
The event, filled with joy and excitement, saw enthusiastic participation from schools including Lizbern Educational Complex, Bolder Journey Academy, Charles Wesley Academy, Solomon Schools, and Unique Kiddie Care Montessori.
The young learners delighted their peers and the adult audience with patriotic songs, traditional dances, and poetry recitations, earning loud cheers and applause.
Other participating schools included Betlin Educational Complex, Trinity Royals Presbyterian, Liberty Academy, and Koforidua Grammar Schools.
The children performed traditional dances such as Adowa and Borbor, and recited poems celebrating Ghana’s cultural identity and values.
At the end of the festival, all participating children received certificates and gifts from CNC, Top Choco, and Yumvita.
Speaking on the theme “Building Up Self-Confidence for National Development,” the Acting Regional Director of CNC, Madam Salamatu Alhassan, emphasised the importance of nurturing self-confidence in children through arts and culture.
She explained that developing self-confidence at an early age equipped children to become capable and impactful adults who can contribute meaningfully to national growth.
Madam Alhassan also reaffirmed CNC’s commitment to organising such programmes, aimed at using culture and the arts to enhance the personal development of children.
Also addressing the gathering, Madam Joan Abankwa, the New Juaben South Municipal Monitoring and Supervision Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), noted that self-confidence was the foundation upon which dreams were built.
“When children believe in themselves, they unlock their full potential. Confident children are eager to learn, embrace challenges, and grow from their mistakes,” she said.
She added that when a child sings a song, solves a puzzle, speaks up, or helps a friend, they are building the foundation of confidence that would shape them into responsible and empowered citizens.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has accepted an apology from the Minority leader in Parliament following allegations of corruption in the recruitment process of the security services.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, he indicated that the accusations were painful because they portrayed his actions in a way that suggested criminal wrongdoing.
“It is painful to be wrongly accused or for your actions to be misconstrued and labelled differently from your intention, especially when it is linked with criminality and serious wrongdoing,” he stated.
Mr Mubarak noted that although he was deeply hurt and worried by the allegations, he had decided to accept the apology wholeheartedly.
According to him, the issue should guide members of the House and public officials to focus on ensuring that the right things are done without attempting to destroy one another.
He assured the Minority that the Interior Ministry and the various security service commanders remain committed to transparency and accountability in their work.
The Minister added that the ministry would be ready to address any concerns raised by the Minority or other members of Parliament regarding recruitment into the security services.
He further appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to consider expunging from the parliamentary records the false comments.
Mr Mubarak expressed appreciation to the Speaker for handling the matter and emphasised the need for cooperation among members of Parliament to ensure fairness and proper oversight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
THE Gospel Advocates (TGA), a non-denominational evangelistic Christian organisation last Saturday donated a number of educational logistics to the Dodi Asantekrom Basic School in the Eastern region of Ghana.
The gesture was to mark the seventh anniversary of the organisation made up of professionals committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to students in senior high schools, particularly in rural communities.
TGA also seeks to inspire students towards attaining academic excellence and guiding them towards optimising the various learning opportunities and academic programmes available at the tertiary level.
Among the items donated were 100 desks, 10 cupboards, 10 desktop computers, two laptops, 10 teachers’ tables and chairs and others.
The group also held its annual outreach programme that had a significant impact in the community through initiatives such as feeding 500 children with hot meals and assorted drinks, providing free medical screening and drugs for 500 adults and youth and conducting health education and sensitisation for both children and adults.
TGA also took upon itself to restock the community clinic with essential medicines and distributed food items, plastic bowls, cups and clothing to members of the community.
The initiative, according to officials of the group, was supported by ORSAM Limited, Doctors Save Lives Foundation, Johnson Tord Foundation, El-Shaddai Mothercare, Exceed Alliance Limited, GB Foods Ghana Limited, Qualiplast Limited, Phyto-Riker (Gihoc) Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cosa Bright Ghana, Kabs Pharmacy, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, Pill Bay Pharmacy and Bamah 3.7.7.
“We are deeply grateful for their immense support and partnership in bringing hope, relief, and practical assistance to the people of Dodi Asantekrom,” the officials said.
In a statement, the President and Chairman of The Gospel Advocates, Mr. Selom Kpikpitse, said the donation to Dodi Asantekrom forms part of TGA’s broader mission to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ among students and youth in rural communities through teachings, music and arts.
He explained that the meals provided to over 500 pupils were in line with the organization’s annual “Feed the Kidz Project,” which demonstrates Christ’s love.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, the Headmaster, Mr. Otumfour Newton, expressed gratitude to TGA and its sponsors, saying that “the items would significantly enhance teaching and learning while improving the overall welfare and development of the pupils.”
Mr. Newton also commended the team for the free medical screenings for adults and youth in the community, and other community engagements.
Medical supplies were also donated to the Dodi Asantekrom CHPS compound and received on behalf of the facility by Mr. Amefu, a Physician Assistant.
By Spectator Reporter
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