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‘Society must have interest in needs of less privileged, minority groups’
The Human Resource Supervisor and Chairperson of Corporate Social Responsibility Team, Subika, a sub-contractor of Newmont Ahafo Mines, Mrs. Bertha Yeboah, has underscored the need for society to have the interest of the less privileged and minority groups at heart by attending to their needs to restore their dignity.
“Let us show empathy towards the less privileged and minority groups to put smiles back on their faces,” she stated.
Mrs. Yeboah made the comment when UMA, in collaboration with ROPEAK Company, feted the children of Compassion Is Love In Action orphanage at Yawhima in the Sunyani Municipality of Bono Region. They were served with cooked rice and stew meal, and soft drinks to mark the Christmas festivities.
She emphasised that corporate institutions operating in Ghana must not always be preoccupied with making profits at the expense of the poor in society, adding that we need to pull such people along and offer a helping hand to them.
The Head of Administration of ROPEAK, Ms. Kate Wilson, on her part presented GH₵5,000 to the founder of the orphanage to support the running of the home. According to her, the donation forms part of the corporate social responsibility towards the children at the orphanage. She also promised to renovate the washrooms of the facility to improve hygiene.
According to her, the event, which has become an annual affair, would be sustained to improve the lot of the orphanage.
The Founder of the orphanage, Rev. Mrs. Charlotte Osei Kwarteng, who received the cash, expressed gratitude to the two mining companies for their continued support towards the orphanage. She prayed for God’s blessing upon them so that they would continue to support the less privileged in society.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Yawhima
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THE 2026 Akwambo Festival at Gomoa Amoanda in the Ga East District has been held with a call for unity, peace, and collective action towards local development.
The festival, celebrated under the theme: ‘Unity, Peace and Development,’ provided a platform for community leaders and residents to highlight critical challenges affecting health, education, water, and sanitation in the area.
The durbar took place on Saturday at the Town Square of Gomoa Amoanda, attracting chiefs, elders, and residents from across the district.
Addressing the gathering, the Odikro of Gomoa Amoanda, Nana Kofi Budu Sersah IV, appealed for urgent government and stakeholder support to address the lack of a CHPS compound, reliable drinking water, proper school infrastructure, and additional teachers.
He disclosed that land had been allocated for the construction of a CHPS compound and called for support from the government, corporate bodies, and benevolent individuals.
Touching on sanitation, Nana Budu Sersah IV noted that the construction of a public toilet had stalled due to financial constraints and appealed for assistance to complete the project.
Representing the Central Regional Minister, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere, the District Chief Executive for Gomoa East, Margaret Naana Ackom, pledged government support for key development initiatives.
She announced a donation of 20 bags of cement for the public toilet and assured further assistance for other projects once land was made available.
The Prampimhene of the Awutu Traditional Area in the Central Region, Nana Okromansah Klordey I, who also serves as the Mankrado of Pakro Akuapim in the Eastern Region under the stool name of Nana Ntow Amoah II, expressed concern over rising drug abuse among youth.
By Stephanie Birikorang
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THE Ofankor–Nsawam road commuters appear to have breathe a sigh of relief over the progress of work on the road project which has reached 81 per cent completion.
A visit by The Spectator to the project site revealed that a significant portion of the road had already been asphalted, while most of the storm drains and culverts had been completed.
In addition, the various flyovers and pedestrian footbridges were at different stages of completion.
This appears to be the best news for commuters that ply the road daily as information indicated that the project would be completed on schedule.
According to the Chief Resident Engineer, Kwabena Bempong, steady progress had been made across the 33.4-kilometre stretch.
He expressed the hope that the remaining works would be delivered within the revised timeline, subject to the resolution of outstanding land issues at Nsawam Junction.
The Ofankor–Nsawam road forms part of National Route Six (N6), a major arterial highway linking Accra to the northern parts of the country and extending further to the Sahelian regions of West Africa.
The project scope includes the construction of four major interchanges at Amasaman, Pobiman, Medie and Nsawam Junction, alongside service roads and other ancillary facilities and is valued at $346.5 million.
By Kingsley Asare
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