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Ga Mantse inaugurates committee to refurbish King Tackie Tawiah Cluster of Schools
Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has inaugurated a committee of eminent personalities to help in the refurbishment of King Tackie Tawiah Cluster of Schools at Adabraka in Accra.
The committee chaired by Mr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah, a former Minister of Trade and Industry, has also been mandated to solicit funds to restore the well-known basic school named after one of the illustrious kings of the Ga State, King Tackie Tawiah I.
Other members are: Stanley Adjiri Blankson, a Member of Council of State, Henry Quartey, Greater Accra Regional Minister, Joseph Afotey-Agbo, former Regional Minister, Atiko Afisa Djaba, a former Minister of State and AyikoiOtoo, a legal practitioner.
The rest are Adjei Tawiah, Municipal Chief Executive of KorleKlottey Municipal Assembly, Elizabeth Kwaatso Sackey, Mayor of Accra, and Adu Mante, former Member of Parliament for Korley Klottey Constituency, Nii Tetteh AdjabenII, AdabrakaMantse and Mr Okoe from City Engineers.
Those from the office of the Ga Mantse are Justice Naa- Yaaley Sarkodie Mensah, the Chief of Staff, ChristopherDegraftQuaye, Isaac Abbey, and Nii Kwadey Ntreh with Madam Patience Gbevlo- Lartey, Amanor Akwete,Dorothy Adjeibia,Korkwei Clottey and Ernestina Owusua from the Ghana Education Service completing the list.
The Ga Mantse tasked the Committee to ensure that the school which for some time now, has not seen any renovation be refurbished and equipped with the state – of-the-art teaching and learning materials for conducive learning environment.
He said a whole three-storey block constructed under the Millennium Schools Project still remained uncompleted adding that the onus now was on the Committee to see to its completion while ensuring that furniture and other equipment to facilitate good learning were provided.
Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II said members of the Committee were carefully selected knowing their capabilities and ability to achieve the goals set before them and commending them for making themselves available for the good cause of people of Accra.
Mr Adjei Tawiah also said as the MCE, he would ensure that the Assembly would take the responsibility of completing the uncompleted storey building since plans had been far advanced for that purpose.
He said the Assembly would engage the Contractor who had temporarily abandoned the project to ascertain whether, he would wish to continue with the project or not for him (MCE) to know the way forward.
Mr. Spio-Garbrah who was a former pupil of the school thanked the Ga Mantse and members of the Ga Traditional Council for reposing confidence in them to deliver and promised they would do their best to deliver their mandate to the best of their ability.
By Lawrence Markwei
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Elikplim Akurugu, has donated assorted hampers and cash support to mothers at Taifa Polyclinic and Ga East Municipal Hospital as part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebration.
The donation, which targeted nursing and lactating mothers at the two health facilities, included assorted hampers and an amount of GH¢500 presented to the women in appreciation of their sacrifices, commitment to motherhood and contribution to nurturing children in society.
Interacting with the mothers during the visit, MP Akurugu commended them for their resilience and dedication to their families despite the challenges associated with motherhood.
She encouraged the women to continue showing love, care and discipline in raising their children to become responsible members of society.
The MP also urged expectant and nursing mothers to prioritise regular health checkups and adhere to medical advice to ensure the wellbeing of both mothers and their babies.
According to her, mothers play a vital role in national development and therefore deserve recognition and support for their efforts.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Member of Parliament for the gesture, describing it as timely and thoughtful as the world celebrates mothers.
Health officials including some of the nurses at the facilities commended the MP for the initiative and called for continuous support towards maternal and child healthcare in the constituency.
During the visit to the Ga East Municipal Hospital, Madam Akurugu appealed to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and the contractor working on the Ga East Hospital road to expedite work on the stretch due to its deteriorating condition.
According to the MP, the poor state of the road has become a major concern for residents and motorists, contributing to frequent accidents and in some cases loss of lives before patients are even able to access medical treatment at the hospital.
In an emotional appeal, Madam Akurugu knelt and pleaded with the roads minister to treat the road project as an emergency to help protect lives and ease transportation challenges for residents and patients who use the facility.
She called for immediate intervention to ensure the road is completed and made safe for public use.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Elikplim Akurugu, has come to the aid of a constituent identified as Bintu at Dome Pentecost after a severe leg condition nearly claimed her life.
According to the MP, news of Bintu’s deteriorating condition was brought to her attention after reports emerged that one of her legs had badly rotten, leaving her in critical condition and in urgent need of medical care.
Madam Akurugu immediately intervened and facilitated her admission to the Ga East Municipal Hospital where doctors began treatment to save her life.
Following medical examination and treatment, doctors reportedly advised that the affected leg had to be amputated to prevent further complications and save her life, a decision the MP supported after consultations with the medical team.
The surgery was subsequently carried out successfully, leading to an improvement in Bintu’s condition.
Speaking during a visit to Bintu’s residence, Madam Akurugu revealed that beyond paying her hospital bills and ensuring she received proper medical attention, she had also taken steps to improve her living conditions.
According to the MP, Bintu had been living in a deteriorated and partially collapsed structure at Dome, making life extremely difficult and unsafe for her recovery.
As part of the intervention, the MP fully renovated the house and upgraded it to a modern living standard.
The renovation included furnishing the home and providing essential facilities such as a bathroom, toilet and other household necessities to ensure Bintu could live comfortably and with dignity.
Madam Akurugu also donated foodstuff and an undisclosed amount of cash to support Bintu’s upkeep and recovery process.
The MP further pledged to continue supporting Bintu throughout her lifetime, stressing that vulnerable persons within the constituency deserved care, compassion and dignity.
As part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebration, Madam Akurugu surprised Bintu with the newly renovated home after she was discharged from the hospital, describing the gesture as a way of giving her a fresh start in life following her recovery.
She noted that the intervention formed part of her commitment to improving the welfare of constituents facing hardship and medical challenges.
Residents and some community members who witnessed the gesture commended the MP for the support and described the intervention as life changing for the beneficiary.
By: Jacob Aggrey Dome Kwabenya MP pays hospital bills of constituent on the verge of death; renovates her home to modern standard
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Elikplim Akurugu, has come to the aid of a constituent identified as Bintu at Dome Pentecost after a severe leg condition nearly claimed her life.
According to the MP, news of Bintu’s deteriorating condition was brought to her attention after reports emerged that one of her legs had badly rotten, leaving her in critical condition and in urgent need of medical care.
Madam Akurugu immediately intervened and facilitated her admission to the Ga East Municipal Hospital where doctors began treatment to save her life.
Following medical examination and treatment, doctors reportedly advised that the affected leg had to be amputated to prevent further complications and save her life, a decision the MP supported after consultations with the medical team.
The surgery was subsequently carried out successfully, leading to an improvement in Bintu’s condition.
Speaking during a visit to Bintu’s residence, Madam Akurugu revealed that beyond paying her hospital bills and ensuring she received proper medical attention, she had also taken steps to improve her living conditions.
According to the MP, Bintu had been living in a deteriorated and partially collapsed structure at Dome, making life extremely difficult and unsafe for her recovery.
As part of the intervention, the MP fully renovated the house and upgraded it to a modern living standard.
The renovation included furnishing the home and providing essential facilities such as a bathroom, toilet and other household necessities to ensure Bintu could live comfortably and with dignity.
Madam Akurugu also donated foodstuff and an undisclosed amount of cash to support Bintu’s upkeep and recovery process.
The MP further pledged to continue supporting Bintu throughout her lifetime, stressing that vulnerable persons within the constituency deserved care, compassion and dignity.
As part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebration, Madam Akurugu surprised Bintu with the newly renovated home after she was discharged from the hospital, describing the gesture as a way of giving her a fresh start in life following her recovery.
She noted that the intervention formed part of her commitment to improving the welfare of constituents facing hardship and medical challenges.
Residents and some community members who witnessed the gesture commended the MP for the support and described the intervention as life changing for the beneficiary.
By: Jacob Aggrey
