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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 Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
