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Street Academy hosts annual stakeholders, fundraising event
The Street Academy held its annual stakeholders and fundraising event on Saturday, at its premises near the Accra Arts Centre.
It drew over 80 guests including donors, sponsors, community members, distinguished persons and beneficiaries.
The event was to celebrate the organisation’s achievement for the past year, appreciate sponsors and raise funds for the smooth operation of the organisation.
Addressing the guests, the chairperson for the occasion, Ms Jazhara Agyemang, commended the management of the Academy for its smooth operation and support it has offered to the children.
According to her, the Academy was rendering a very essential service by taking care of underprivileged children off the streets and educate them to become responsible people in society.
“Let us catch them young and educate them, because they are our future leaders,” said Ms Agyemang who urged guests to propagate its good works to attract the support of the corporate sector.
The Board Chairperson, Ms Lydia Sackey, also highlighted the significance of community engagement in promoting social change.
According to her, the Street Academy through its operations had impacted the lives of many youth who would have been social deviants and was therefore important to be supported by organisations and the society as a whole.
The pupils from the Academy thrilled the audience with amazing cultural performances, drama, dancing and drumming.
Ataa Lartey, founder of the Academy thanked the guests and partners of the Academy for the support it has enjoyed over the years.
He said the Academy would continue to offer its social responsibilities to give hope to the young boys and girls on the streets by introducing them to formal education and training them in sports and culture.
By Spectator Reporter
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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