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Send-off in honour of three retirees from Audit Service
•The retirees with their families
A Send-Off party was recently held in honour of three Ghana Audit Service (GAS) retirees, and the atmosphere at the Accra College of Education Assembly Hall in Madina was filled with excitement, fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment.
The retirees include Mr Robert Kofi Fiadzo, who went through the ranks of the Audit Service after nearly 38 years of service and eventually became the Regional Auditor in charge of Greater Accra, a position he maintained until his statutory retirement.
Additionally, until his mandatory retirement, Mr Francis Seth Bassah, who has a Master of Business Administration (Finance option), served as the District Director of Greater Accra District A.
Due to his excellent performance he was elevated through the ranks to accomplish this achievement.
Mr Patrick Adzowu served for 38 years in a variety of roles and places before taking on the role of District Director in charge of Greater Accra District C, a position he held until his statutory retirement.
Mr Adzowu is a kind, peaceful, calm, and friendly man with a great sense of humour. He had a profound effect on the lives of many people who worked with him, and he continues to inspire and guide many more who have served under him.
Attendees included auditors, the retirees’ coworkers, clients, church members, family, friends, and loved ones.
In his farewell speech, Mr Fiadzo, a Chartered Accountant, expressed appreciation to the Almighty God for his life and that of his family for how far He has brought him and was also grateful to his colleagues and loved ones who joined in the celebration.
According to him, “my career in the Audit Service was more than a job, it was a calling that I answered wholeheartedly, driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of others.”
Over the years he served in various capacities from Team member, Team Leader, Branch Head, District Auditor, and finally Regional Auditor with the current rank of an Assistant Auditor General.
“Each of these capacities came with its unique challenges and rewards. I have been a steward of public trust who has witnessed the power of resilience, of the human spirit and impact of collective action,” he noted.
Through his instrumentality as the Regional Auditor he took some initiatives in consultation with his district officers which led to the current facelift of the regional office among others.
“I am overwhelmed with a sense of fulfillment and anticipation for the future,” he added.
The retirees were presented with various gifts. The Redeemed Baptist Church (RBC) Choir at Ogbojo graced the occasion with their melodious songs.
By Georgina Quaittoo
Medical Doctor and dietician, Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, has urged women to take greater responsibility for their lifestyle choices, particularly their eating habits and levels of physical activity, to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.
According to her, although, some breast cancer risk factors, such as family history and certain reproductive factors, may not be within an individual’s control, lifestyle choices offer an opportunity for people to take preventive action.
She made this known during a talk on the topic: “Role of diet in breast cancer prevention” organised by Times Ladies Association of the New Times Corporation, publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, in Accra on Thursday.
The event themed “Breast Cancer Awareness- Promoting Early Detection, Healthy Eating and Prevention.” 
She noted that having a risk factor did not automatically mean a person would develop breast cancer, but could increase the likelihood of developing the disease compared with someone without that particular risk factor.
“Having close relatives who have had breast cancer, particularly a mother, sister or daughter, may increase the risk, although not everyone with a family history will develop the disease,” Dr Asare opined. Read More.
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A group of compassionate friends from Innovation Gospel Impact last Friday visited the management, teachers and learners of the Street Academy in Accra.
The visit was to interact to get a deeper insight into the operations of the Academy that houses hundreds of street and underprivileged children and find ways to support them.
The team was led by Rev. Dr Isaac Apenteng Yeboah, a former Director for West African Mailbox Club and Director for Prisons Support Foundation, and Rev. Dale Sutherland from Washington DC.
The call, according to the visitors was occasioned by reports about the struggles of the Academy despite the occasional support it enjoys from individuals and some corporate entities.
Briefing them, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, Dr Ataa Lartey, thanked them for the concern showed, indicating that “this is a major boost for both teachers and learners; knowing that their plight is known by people outside their premises.”
According Dr Lartey, the Academy had planned to undertake a number of project to enhance teaching and learning and also procure facilities for the children with keen interest in sports but had to shelve those plans for lack of finance.
He told the team that their biggest concerns were the monthly utility bills that takes a toll on their finances.
“We have a piece of land we planned to turn into an astro turf pitch to train the younger ones whose interests lies in making a career out of football, however, we have been unable to commence because there is no money now,” he said.
Dr Lartey expressed gratitude to the teachers who have dedicated their lives to training these children, rather than going for well-paying jobs and hoped that with time, their conditions of engagement would improve.
Moved by the plight of the Academy, the group donated a cash amount of Gh₵3,000 to settle its water bills.
They described as unfortunate the conditions of learners and teachers of the Academy and pledged to continuously support their operations to realize the dream to build a better future for the unfortunate children.
The group offered to support the school with its monthly utility bills, feeding and staff allowance and urged the Academy staff to remain in constant touch with them.
The Street Academy is located at the Accra Art Center and offers brilliant but needy the chance to pursue their educational dreams by enrolling them in public schools with others offered training in sports and cultural activities.
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