KSJI Commandery No. 975 inducts 31 cadet members

Rev Father Edward Agbeobila (middle) with the Cadets and KSJI executives after the ceremony

The Knights of St. John Interna­tional (KSJI) Commandery No. 975 at St. Anne and Joachim Parish, Teshie, Accra, has inducted 31 new cadet members.

The initiation, the largest number since 2013, was happening ahead of the 10th anniversary celebration of the organiza­tion, which comes off later in July 2023 on the theme: “St. Anne KSJI @10 – Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Building the Future.”

Rev. Father Edward Agbeobila, Battalion One Chaplain of KSJI, addressing the new members at the ceremony in Accra last Sunday, urged the youth to manage their time and engage in productive activities.

He said young people must seize every opportunity to learn and develop their skills, as that would bring valuable returns and help advance their lives and careers in the future.

While encouraging the new members to treat each other with respect, he said hon­esty and discipline should be the watch­words, just as the organisation instructs.

“There are many things to learn as a cadet. Make sure you are always learning from one another, adding value to the organisation, and making good use of your time,” he said.

Mr. Robert Mawuenyegah, the Wor­thy President of KSJI Commandery 975, said the objectives of the cadet were to organise Catholic boys, place them under competent leaders, and train them morally and physically to become “better men and more loyal Catholics.”

In addition to inculcating a love for God and country, he said the activities of ca­dets were to shield young boys from “the evil influences that presently surround them.”

“The cadet movement is to help boys become strong and well-developed. It strives to imbue in their lives love and understanding and teach them the value of war games, clean sports and fair play,” he said.

He said the inductees had assumed “a serious obligation” and were, therefore, expected to perform all duties required of them by the church.

“I trust you will always hold sacred the pledge that you have made that you will strive to practice each day the virtues of the Knights of Saint John International,” he added.

Mr. Gordon Tamboro, Accra East Grand Cadet Organiser, leading the swearing-in of new cadet officers, described the initiation as significant and advised the young ones to sustain and help grow the organisation in the years ahead.

Mr. Prince Otabil, Cadet Organiser of KSJI Commandery No. 975, expressed ap­preciation to stakeholders for the support received over the years and urged the new members to abide by the tenets of the Ca­det. Also present at the ceremony was Mr. Harry Mensah, District Cadet Coordinator of the Accra East District.

 By Ernest Nutsugah