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Limitless Foundation raises funds for PWDs
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Limitless Foundation, a non-profit organisation has organised the maiden edition of the Foundation’s Charity Polo Tournament in Accra.
The event, which was held at the Accra Polo Club last Saturday, was to raise funds to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the country.
The tournament, which was between esteemed members of the Accra Polo Club was in two sessions; for juniors and seniors of the club, ie, Limitless Black team and limitless black team.
The winners were awarded with plaques and souvenirs for their performance while individual players were also given prizes for their outstanding performances.
Present at the event were the Minister of Gender, Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the FDA Boss, Ms Delese Mimi Darko, Presidential Candidate for CPP, Mr Ivor Greenstreet, the Colombian Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Claudia Turbay Quintero, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Himeno Tsutomu, the Switzerland Ambassador to Ghana, Philipp Stalder amongst other dignitaries.
Speaking at the event, the Gender Minister, Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison commended 17-year-old Arnav Nambiar for always supporting PWDs and also organising the tournament, adding that such events allow PWDs to feel part of the society.
She encouraged PWDs not to feel ashamed of their situation but get themselves involved with such activities anytime they have the opportunity partake in it.
Mrs Morrison pledged the government’s continuous support to PWDs in the country, stating it will continue to provide job opportunities for them, as well as support organisations like Limitless that aims at assisting PWDs in the society.
The Founder of Limitless, Arnav Nambiar expressed excitement over the event, stating that the amount raised was good enough and therefore would go a long way to support the needs of the PWDs.
Being a victim of road accident in 2018, he explained his experience motivated him to support PWDs, therefore organising the friendly tournament to support their needs.
“That incident urged me to do something to support people who are living with physical challenges. I initiated this foundation and called it Limitless Ghana. The main objective of my foundation is to raise awareness and extend support to facilitate the lives of persons living with disabilities in Ghana,” he said.
He was of the view that sports is an excellent platform to inspire people, adding that the Para-athletes who represent the country in various international events are national treasures and therefore need to be supported by individuals, organisations, government and the country as a whole.
“Our Para-athlete superstars need support in the following areas of preparation, camping, kitting, competition apparel, transport, food and nutrition. Most of all they need professional help to develop their skills and empower themselves to shine in an international arena. They are heroes, ordinary individuals who find the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles,” he said.
Arnav Nambiar added that, “They serve as an inspiration to what can be achieved by all others in similar situations. Every human being matters, everyone has potential. Total inclusion for a dignified, productive life, to be an integral part of the society is the aim.”
He appealed to all CEOs and managers of prestigious organisations to give job opportunities or vocational training opportunities in their respective organisations to PWDs in order to transform their lives.
For his part, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Himeno Tsutomu made it known that Japan had put in place measures and are ready to host Ghana in the upcoming ‘World Para Power Lifting Invitational Competition’ in February 2021.
He also expressed excitement over the Limitless first charity polo tournament, stating that the Japanese government will continue to support PWDs in that regard.
The Colombian Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Claudia Turbay Quintero, also commended Limitless Foundation for organising the tournament and also pledged her support to the Foundation.
About Limitless Ghana Foundation
Limitless Ghana is a registered non-profit foundation, founded in 2018 by Arnav Nambiar, a 17-year-old student of Lincoln Community School. Its members are Analise Awuah Darko, 14-year-old student of Ghana International School and Raj Thakwani, also a 14-year-old student of Delhi Public School.
The main objective of Limitless Ghana is to create awareness about persons living with disabilities in Ghana and raise funds to support their needs.
Limitless Foundation partners with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) and stands to engage with all disability based organisations.
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product.
“I have been Minister for Trade and Industry before and I carry the shame. How come that in Ghana we cannot produce toothpicks and we have to import them?” he asked.
According to him, Ghana has enough resources to support local businesses to manufacture products such as toothpicks instead of relying on imports. He said the country should encourage private sector investment in manufacturing to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign goods.
Mr. Iddrisu alleged that some people who received government support under private sector initiatives failed to use the funds for their intended purpose.
“If you want, Honorable Kojo, because you… I can’t go there. There are people who took money in the name of the private sector and said they were going to farm. That money never went to their farms. You know that,” he told Parliament.
On job creation, the Education Minister said he agreed with the views expressed by a colleague on the need to create more employment opportunities. However, he argued that the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme did not provide the solution to Ghana’s employment challenges.
Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks during parliamentary proceedings while contributing to discussions on job creation and the country’s industrial development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point during his detention was he questioned about any GH¢55 million.
“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None,” he wrote.
According to him, he was detained for four days, a day after announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Aboagye alleged that false narratives were circulated about his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
He thanked NPP supporters who demonstrated and called for his release, saying news of the protests reached him while he was in detention and encouraged him.
Mr Aboagye indicated that the support shown by party faithful strengthened his resolve and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the NPP.
He maintained that his detention had not discouraged him from pursuing his political ambition.
“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he stated.
Mr Aboagye expressed appreciation to his legal team, the leadership of the NPP and all supporters who stood by him throughout his detention.
He reiterated his determination to lead the party’s Communications Directorate, declaring that he remained “ready to win” and committed to what he described as the party’s mission to “command the narrative.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
