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Victory Bible Church Int’l donates assorted items, cash to Achimota Hospital
THE Victory Bible Church International (VBCI) on Saturday presented assorted items and an amount of GH¢14,000 to in-patients of the Achimota Hospital to support their daily needs.
The items included sanitary pads, washing powder, diapers (pampers), liquid soap and bar soap.
Making the presentation, the Provincial Superintendent of the Achimota Province of the church, Bishop Seth Aryitey, said the gesture formed part of the church’s social responsibility to show love and care for people in society, particularly the sick.
“As you know, Jesus Christ laid down his life for humanity and as followers of Jesus Christ, we are also following in his footsteps by giving and showing love and care to the people at the hospital,” he added.
“For example, Jesus Christ mentioned in Matthew 25:36 that when I was naked, you clothed me; when I was hospitalised, you came to support me; when I was hungry, you fed me,” he said.
He said the donation was to support patients across various wards, expressing hope that it would make an impact on their wellbeing.
Receiving the items, the Senior Health Service Administrator of the Achimota Hospital, Mrs Sumaya Rashid, expressed gratitude to the church for the gesture.
Mrs Rashid noted that the hospital does not often receive such support, adding that the donated items would go a long way in helping to care for the patients.
She also expressed hope that the church would continue to strengthen its collaboration with the hospital to improve healthcare delivery in Achimota and the wider municipality.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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
