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GBC Ladies Cooking Contest: Nine associations’ exhibit culinary prowess …GCTU Ladies snatch trophy
Champions, GCTU Ladies, took the trophy Photos Lizzy Okai
The atmosphere of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) was last week Thursday filled with the aroma of different foods prepared at a cooking competition by ladies associations from nine public institutions.
They were Ghana Broadcasting (GBC) Ladies Association, Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) Ladies Association, University of Ghana, Legon Ladies Club (LELAC), Volta River Authority (VRA), Ladies Association, Ghana Atomic Energy (GAEC), Ladies Association and New Times Corporation (NTC) Ladies Association
Others were Ladies Association of COCOBOD, Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) Ladies Association and Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) Ladies Association.
In the end the ladies group of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) emerged winners of the cooking competition.
Organised by the Ghana Broadcasting (GBC) Ladies Association with Onga, a Promasidor brand as main partners, the winners received a trophy, certificate of participation, rice cooker and assorted products from the main partners.
Among other things that accounted for their win, the GCTU ladies prepared ‘kontompo’ soup coined from kontomire (taro leaves) and potatoes with mushroom, chicken and snails as their main meal.
They again made ‘ceraveechoco’ pudding from cerevita, cowbell choco and cowbell strawberry for dessert.
The ladies were tasked to prepare an ‘ongalicious’ meal with locally grown ingredients specifically kontomire (taro leaves).
The Ladies Association of the Ghana Water Company Limited came out second and got a certificate of participation, blender, assorted products from Promasidor while the Ladies Club of COCOBOD placed third and received Onga branded bowls and assorted products as well as a certificate of participation.
The Director-General of GBC, Prof. Amin Alhassan said “There were plans to institutionalise the event and also extend it to other public institutions in the country”.
He pledged support to the GBC Ladies with the hope of making the cooking competition an annual event.
The President of the GBC Ladies Association, Ms Gloria Laryea maintained that the event organised on the theme “Eat Ghana for Good health.” was timely and important to showcase nutritious Ghanaian dishes in order to promote good health among citizens.
She said the event was aimed at promoting the various food products produced in the country and encouraged the Ghanaian to eat local foods.
Mama Francisca the chair of the event also said “As a one-time caterer I believe in healthy eating and this programme offers the opportunity for the promotion of the agenda of cooking and eating locally grown food stuffs”.
She applauded the GBC Ladies Association for the event and appreciated the main partners for the support.
The programme provided a conducive atmosphere for the ladies to socialise.
By Portia Hutton-Mills
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
