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Nelly and Friends Foundation donates to Street Academy
The Street Academy, a sports and cultural organisation in Accra, on December 19, 2024 received food items from the Nelly and Friends Foundation.
The organisation presented food items including bags of rice, oil, gari, sachet water, bottled drinks, Milo to feed the children of the academy to have a feel of the Christmas celebration.
The foundation also presented educational material like pens, pencils, exercise books and many others to support the return of the children to school which reopened after the festivities.
According to Mr Jason, a member of the foundation, the gesture was to enhance the well-being of the academy’s pupils, showcase the foundation’s commitment to the community and support for their education.
Speaking to the children, he emphasised the need to take academic work seriously because that was the only way they can grow to become responsible citizens to show appreciation to the organisation.
Mr Jason pledged to support three outgoing pupils of the academy through Junior High School (JHS) and urged the pupils to reciprocate the support of the academy by learning hard and pray to God for sustenance.
“All you can do to appreciate your teachers and the director of the academy is to remember them in your prayers. Pray to God to help them to keep supporting you while the organisation and foundation also keep their commitment to your course.
Yasmin, also a member of the foundation, also advised the children to “Study hard, pray well and take your academics seriously. You need to make an effort so that we all achieve success in the end.”
The presentation highlighted Nelly’s ongoing philanthropic efforts to support underprivileged communities through targeted donations and outreach programmes.
Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee to drive the implementation of the Accra Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project, a key initiative aimed at transforming the capital’s waterfront into a world-class tourism and commercial hub.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described the move as a critical step to accelerate progress, stressing the need for efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
The Committee, chaired by Deputy Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah, will coordinate stakeholders, address bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery of the project.
The initiative is expected to boost tourism, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.
In Suhum, fire officers engaged traders and customers, educating them on handling LPG leakages, proper use of fire extinguishers, and general shop safety practices. Meanwhile, the Kwahu East Command extended outreach in Abetifi Odwenease, visiting homes, drinking spots, construction sites, and stores to promote safe handling of flammable materials, proper electrical usage, and correct gas cylinder placement.
Practical demonstrations on fire extinguisher use were conducted, and residents were encouraged to adopt good housekeeping habits and proactive safety measures to reduce fire risks and protect lives and property.
