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St. John’s School gets food elevator
Dr Enyan (middle, in blue) assisted by Mr Ofori-Siaw (left)
jointly inaugurating the food elevator at St John’s kitchen
The Director, General Operations, Rocksure International Limited, Dr Kwesi Enyan, has presented a GHȻ35,000.00 food elevator to his alma mater, the St. John’s School, at Sekondi, in the Western Region to enhance operations at the kitchen.
The gesture was also to ease the drudgery kitchen staff faced in transporting food and other essentials.
Previously, the pantry and kitchen staff hauled food, utensils and other items, using trucks through a circuitous route from the kitchen at the first floor to the dining hall and the same operations recur after meals.
Designed by engineer Sammy Acquah, also an old saint, the machine costing GHȻ35,000, is attached with a knob, main controls powered by electricity, a circuit breaker, and has a weight of 250 kg, equivalent to about 80 bowls.
Dr Enyan, a 1977 year member, told The Spectator , that he discussed with a contractor on site, Mr Acquah, as to how to reduce the drudgery at the kitchen to improve efficiency in serving the students.
“The key aspect of kitchen operations was to ensure the safety and security of staff because they can slip whiles transporting food, hence the food elevator,” Old Saint Dr Enyan said.
Assistant Headmaster, Academic, Mr Francis Atta Ofori -Siaw said “the food elevator will improve serving time, hygiene and promote maximum safety of the food we serve at the dining hall. We are proud of this gesture.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Sekondi
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
