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Remain resolute …Oppong Nkrumah tells NTC staff on Chocolate Day visit
Mr Kojo Nkrumah exchanging pleasantries with Mr Martin Adu Owusu, Managing Director, NTC
The Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah has called on Ghanaians to work hard in the face of the numerous challenges facing the country.
Interacting with the management and editorial staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC) during a surprise visit to the corporation to mark Chocolate Day, he urged all and sundry to work hard in the country’s economic recovery programme in order to put the economy on a sound footing.
The minister used the occasion to share some chocolate products with the editorial staff and urged them to remain resolute in the face of daunting difficulties for which the corporation was not isolated.
He assured that the board and management would collaborate to turn the fortunes of the corporation around to enable it to make the needed gains.
The Editor of the Ghanaian Times, Mr David Agbenu, on behalf of management and staff, thanked the minister for the gesture.
The Acting Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Quaittoo, received the chocolates on behalf of the editorial staff.
The Minister was accompanied by Mr Mawuli Segbefia, Director of Policy Planning, Budget and Monetory Evaluation and Kweku Obeng, Public Relations Manager among others.
By Raymond Kyekye
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
