Story: George Folley Quaye, Lawra
Ghanaians should reject both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the flag bearer of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Mr Emmanuel Ansah-Antwi, has said.
He said the trading of insults between the two political parties had the potential of creating conflict in the country and the only solution to this was to vote for an alternative party, which is the DFP.
“We need peace in the country. We should therefore show the NPP and the NDC the red card and give the DFP the green card,” he added.
Mr Ansah-Antwi was interacting with supporters of the party at Lawra, Nadowli, Wa, Nandom and Kaleo.
He was accompanied by the Patron of the party, Dr Obed Yao Asamoah; Mr Bede Ziedeng, the General Secretary; Alhaji Ismail Bawa, National Education Secretary; Madam Ruby Forson, the National Treasurer, and other national executive members.
Mr Ansah-Antwi thanked the supporters of the party for the confidence reposed in him and gave the assurance that he would work hard to win this year’s general election.
He called on the youth to rally behind the DFP, since the party would never disappoint them.
He promised to launch a green revolution where agriculture would be promoted through the provision of subsidies to farmers.
“This we would do to enable our farmers to enjoy the fruits of their labour and also better their lives,” he said.
Mr Ansah-Antwi promised to construct mini dams in the three northern regions to ensure an all-year farming.
Dr Obed Asamoah said the party decided to elect an energetic, exuberant and healthy flag bearer who would work hard to improve the economy of the country.
“We don’t want to elect any president who after only two weeks in office would be flown out of the country for a medical check-up at the expense of the public,” he said jokingly.
He gave the assurance that logistics would be provided to enable the constituencies to campaign effectively.
He, therefore, called on the electorate to vote for the DFP, which, he said, stood for truth, to take over the affairs of Ghana.
He took the opportunity to introduce Mr Bede Ziedeng as the parliamentary candidate for the Lawra-Nandom Constituency.
Dr Asamoah described Mr Ziedeng as the best candidate for the constituency because of his track record in the Upper West Region.
For his part, Mr Ziedeng called on the supporters of the party to remain resolute and continue to work for the DFP.
At Nadowli, Mr Ziedeng, introduced Mr Joachim Kakra Bonseu, a social worker, as DFP’s parliamentary candidate for the Nadowli West Constituency.
According to him, Mr Bonseu was the man to unseat the Minority Leader in Parliament, Mr A.S.K. Bagbin.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
WA GEARS UP FOR HEARTS-ALL STARS MATCH (PAGE 47)
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
The National Sports Council (NSC) in the Upper West Region has put security measures in place to ensure an incident-free premier league match between Wa All Stars and visiting Accra Hearts of Oak.
The council has requested for 50 uniformed policemen and some other peace officers in mufti. It has also requested for the services of a task force from Wa All Stars Football Club.
This, according to the council, is to ensure that absolute tranquility prevails during and after the match.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic in Wa, the Regional Sports Development Officer, Mr Thomas Soan-ye, said as a result of the expected massive crowd, the Ghana Red Cross Society and the Saint John Ambulance men would be on duty.
He appealed to the general public to avoid hooliganism and behave sportingly, warning that anybody who tried to break the law would be handed over to the police.
Mr Soan-ye recalled a nasty incident some years ago when supporters of Upper West Heroes tried to prevent the plane carrying players of Hearts of Oak from taking off on the tarmac of the Wa airstrip.
He said that incident contributed to the relegation of Upper West Heroes which consequently denied the region the chance to watch quality premier league matches.
Meanwhile, a number of supporters of Wa All Stars have predicted victory over hearts.
“We have vowed not to concede defeat at home and will therefore urge our players to go all out in the match”, Alhassan Seidu said, and called on supporters of the club to troop to the Wa Sports Stadium on Sunday to cheer All Stars on to victory
The National Sports Council (NSC) in the Upper West Region has put security measures in place to ensure an incident-free premier league match between Wa All Stars and visiting Accra Hearts of Oak.
The council has requested for 50 uniformed policemen and some other peace officers in mufti. It has also requested for the services of a task force from Wa All Stars Football Club.
This, according to the council, is to ensure that absolute tranquility prevails during and after the match.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic in Wa, the Regional Sports Development Officer, Mr Thomas Soan-ye, said as a result of the expected massive crowd, the Ghana Red Cross Society and the Saint John Ambulance men would be on duty.
He appealed to the general public to avoid hooliganism and behave sportingly, warning that anybody who tried to break the law would be handed over to the police.
Mr Soan-ye recalled a nasty incident some years ago when supporters of Upper West Heroes tried to prevent the plane carrying players of Hearts of Oak from taking off on the tarmac of the Wa airstrip.
He said that incident contributed to the relegation of Upper West Heroes which consequently denied the region the chance to watch quality premier league matches.
Meanwhile, a number of supporters of Wa All Stars have predicted victory over hearts.
“We have vowed not to concede defeat at home and will therefore urge our players to go all out in the match”, Alhassan Seidu said, and called on supporters of the club to troop to the Wa Sports Stadium on Sunday to cheer All Stars on to victory
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
UPPER WEST NPP TO HOLD PRIMARIES (PAGE 17)
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
THE Upper West Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will in the next few days announce a date for the holding of primaries in the Sissala West Constituency.
Those contesting are George Hickah Benson, the Upper West Regional Minister and Partick Alhassan Adamah, a United Kingdom-based mining engineer. According to Mr Hafiz Bin Saliah, the Regional Youth Organiser, the two personalities had already gone through the vetting process and were awaiting the report from the national secretariat.
He, however, said a decision was yet to be taken on the Sissala constituency.
Mr Bin Salih told the Daily Graphic that as part of the party’s efforts at reaching out to more people, branches of the NPP were to be opened in all tertiary institutions in the region.
He said the party was working hard to defeat the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prove sceptics wrong that the Danquah-Busia tradition was dead in the Upper West Region.
“We have put in place a number of strategic structures to win certain seats but I will decide to keep it to myself,” he added.
He commended the footsoldiers for their continuous support, despite the enormous challenges confronting them.
Meanwhile, the NPP has completed electing parliamentary candidates for eight out of the 10 constituencies. They are Ambrose Dery, Lawra-Nerdom; Daniel Dari, Wa West; Godfrey Beyon Tangu, Wa East; and Clement Eledi, Wa Central.
The rest are Ekor Dassah, Nadowli East; Wing Commander Eric Dakurah(retd), Nodowli West; John D. Balooru, Lambussie; and Justin Dakorah, Jirapa.
THE Upper West Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will in the next few days announce a date for the holding of primaries in the Sissala West Constituency.
Those contesting are George Hickah Benson, the Upper West Regional Minister and Partick Alhassan Adamah, a United Kingdom-based mining engineer. According to Mr Hafiz Bin Saliah, the Regional Youth Organiser, the two personalities had already gone through the vetting process and were awaiting the report from the national secretariat.
He, however, said a decision was yet to be taken on the Sissala constituency.
Mr Bin Salih told the Daily Graphic that as part of the party’s efforts at reaching out to more people, branches of the NPP were to be opened in all tertiary institutions in the region.
He said the party was working hard to defeat the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prove sceptics wrong that the Danquah-Busia tradition was dead in the Upper West Region.
“We have put in place a number of strategic structures to win certain seats but I will decide to keep it to myself,” he added.
He commended the footsoldiers for their continuous support, despite the enormous challenges confronting them.
Meanwhile, the NPP has completed electing parliamentary candidates for eight out of the 10 constituencies. They are Ambrose Dery, Lawra-Nerdom; Daniel Dari, Wa West; Godfrey Beyon Tangu, Wa East; and Clement Eledi, Wa Central.
The rest are Ekor Dassah, Nadowli East; Wing Commander Eric Dakurah(retd), Nodowli West; John D. Balooru, Lambussie; and Justin Dakorah, Jirapa.
Friday, April 25, 2008
NDC UPPER WEST ELECTS CANDIDATES (PAGE 15)
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region has elected eight parliamentary candidates from the 10 constituencies in the region.
Out of the number, five are incumbent members of parliament, while the rest were elected at separate constituency congresses.
The incumbents who were all retained because they were unopposed were Rashid Pelpuo, Wa Central; Mathias Puozaa, Nadowli East; Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Wa West, Edward Salia, Jirapa; and Alice Teni Boon, Lambussie.
Those elected at congress were Robert Wavei, Sissala West, Maam Rafatu Dubie, Sissala East; and Ameen Salifu, Wa East.
According to the Regional Secretary of the party, Mr Kale Caeser, the primaries for Lawra/ Nandom and Nadowli West, whose seat were occupied by Dr Benjamin Kumbuo and the Minority leader, A. S. K. Bagbin respectively would be held in due course.
In an interview with the Daily Graphic in Wa, he said the NDC was poised to win the Sissala East, Sissala West and the Wa East constituencies that the party lost to the People’s National Convention (PNC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
“We want to prove a point that the Upper West is still the stronghold of the NDC and this can be done after we had captured the three seats’ he added
Mr Caesar mentioned that the party was not scared of any opposition from the other parties and promised to match them boot for boot come December 7, 2008 .
He said currently a number of polling station agents were being trained for the reopening of the voters’ register.
He urged supporters of the party to remain steadfast in their quest to woo people to the NDC
THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region has elected eight parliamentary candidates from the 10 constituencies in the region.
Out of the number, five are incumbent members of parliament, while the rest were elected at separate constituency congresses.
The incumbents who were all retained because they were unopposed were Rashid Pelpuo, Wa Central; Mathias Puozaa, Nadowli East; Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Wa West, Edward Salia, Jirapa; and Alice Teni Boon, Lambussie.
Those elected at congress were Robert Wavei, Sissala West, Maam Rafatu Dubie, Sissala East; and Ameen Salifu, Wa East.
According to the Regional Secretary of the party, Mr Kale Caeser, the primaries for Lawra/ Nandom and Nadowli West, whose seat were occupied by Dr Benjamin Kumbuo and the Minority leader, A. S. K. Bagbin respectively would be held in due course.
In an interview with the Daily Graphic in Wa, he said the NDC was poised to win the Sissala East, Sissala West and the Wa East constituencies that the party lost to the People’s National Convention (PNC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
“We want to prove a point that the Upper West is still the stronghold of the NDC and this can be done after we had captured the three seats’ he added
Mr Caesar mentioned that the party was not scared of any opposition from the other parties and promised to match them boot for boot come December 7, 2008 .
He said currently a number of polling station agents were being trained for the reopening of the voters’ register.
He urged supporters of the party to remain steadfast in their quest to woo people to the NDC
Thursday, April 24, 2008
UDS SANCTIONS 17 STUDENTS (BACK PAGE)
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
THE University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, has sanctioned 17 students of the university for various forms of examination malpractice.
They are made up of two Level 100 students of the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies (FIDS) in Wa who have been dismissed. Four others were rusticated, while 11 more students had their papers in Elements of Economics cancelled.
This was contained in a circular signed and issued by the registrar of the university, Mr J. S. A. Akumbuna, and posted on the notice board of the faculty in Wa.
Dated April 22, 2008, the circular was copied to the acting vice-chancellor, the acting pro vice-chancellor, deans of faculties, the Students Representative Council (SRC), among others.
According to the circular, the management of the university decided to dismiss the two students, named as Sarah Akum Akpesikomi and Razak Ayine Fatawu, for having prior knowledge of the contents of the examination paper during the end of the first semester in December last year.
It said they also helped to spread and leaked the examination questions through mobile phone text messages and the circulation of hard copies of prepared answers provided by Razak Ayine Fatawu.
On those rusticated, the circular said the management varied the faculty’s investigation committee’s recommendations to warn those students who had foreknowledge of the examination questions and assisted the work of the committee.
It mentioned the names of the students as Franklin Faisal Bayens, Erusah Ali, Patience Dakorah and Rashide Abdul-Rahman.
It said those students were, therefore, required to repeat the first year of their programmes.
The 11 others who had their exam results cancelled in the Elements of Economics paper were Ademu Suuglo, Agambile Enoch, Amoah Joseph Ayamgbe, Awaasah Dauda Isaac and Boadu Ofori.
The rest were Rosina Boakye, Andrews Darko, Aminu Dramani, Sandra Seisu Nyarko, Lawrencia Ofori and Okpara Festus.
They are to be awarded grade (F) for the purposes of Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation. Furthermore, they are to retake the paper at the next available opportunity.
The circular directed that those dismissed and rusticated were required to leave campus immediately and hand over any property of the university’s in their custody, including identity cards, to the senior tutor of the campus.
They were also required to return any library material in their custody, the circular directed.
THE University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, has sanctioned 17 students of the university for various forms of examination malpractice.
They are made up of two Level 100 students of the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies (FIDS) in Wa who have been dismissed. Four others were rusticated, while 11 more students had their papers in Elements of Economics cancelled.
This was contained in a circular signed and issued by the registrar of the university, Mr J. S. A. Akumbuna, and posted on the notice board of the faculty in Wa.
Dated April 22, 2008, the circular was copied to the acting vice-chancellor, the acting pro vice-chancellor, deans of faculties, the Students Representative Council (SRC), among others.
According to the circular, the management of the university decided to dismiss the two students, named as Sarah Akum Akpesikomi and Razak Ayine Fatawu, for having prior knowledge of the contents of the examination paper during the end of the first semester in December last year.
It said they also helped to spread and leaked the examination questions through mobile phone text messages and the circulation of hard copies of prepared answers provided by Razak Ayine Fatawu.
On those rusticated, the circular said the management varied the faculty’s investigation committee’s recommendations to warn those students who had foreknowledge of the examination questions and assisted the work of the committee.
It mentioned the names of the students as Franklin Faisal Bayens, Erusah Ali, Patience Dakorah and Rashide Abdul-Rahman.
It said those students were, therefore, required to repeat the first year of their programmes.
The 11 others who had their exam results cancelled in the Elements of Economics paper were Ademu Suuglo, Agambile Enoch, Amoah Joseph Ayamgbe, Awaasah Dauda Isaac and Boadu Ofori.
The rest were Rosina Boakye, Andrews Darko, Aminu Dramani, Sandra Seisu Nyarko, Lawrencia Ofori and Okpara Festus.
They are to be awarded grade (F) for the purposes of Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation. Furthermore, they are to retake the paper at the next available opportunity.
The circular directed that those dismissed and rusticated were required to leave campus immediately and hand over any property of the university’s in their custody, including identity cards, to the senior tutor of the campus.
They were also required to return any library material in their custody, the circular directed.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
DFP ATTRACTS MORE ASPIRANTS (PAGE 17)
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
A Number of people have expressed interest in contesting the parliamentary election in the Upper West Region on the ticket of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP).
So far the aspirants have picked nomination forms from the party’s offices in some of the constituencies.
The constituencies include Lawra-Nandom, Wa Central, Nadowli West, Lambussie, Nodowli East and Sissala West.
Sources close to the party in Wa told the Daily Graphic that the rush for nominations forms was as a result of people’s trust and confidence in the party.
According to the sources, the DFP, having elected a young and dynamic flag bearer, was set to cause an upset in the political history of the country.
“We are preparing feverishly to take the political terrain by storm and I assure you that come August this year you will see our machinery in full gear,” they told the Daily Graphic.
The sources were confident that the DFP would perform creditably in this year’s general election.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the party, Mr Bede Ziedeng, who is contesting for the Lawra-Nandom seat, has predicted victory for himself.
He noted that having worked with the people since 1981, he was convinced that as a result of his good works, they would surely vote for him and the DFP.
He observed that the hegemony of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the region was about to be broken and urged voters in the region to remain steadfast and resolute in their thinking.
A Number of people have expressed interest in contesting the parliamentary election in the Upper West Region on the ticket of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP).
So far the aspirants have picked nomination forms from the party’s offices in some of the constituencies.
The constituencies include Lawra-Nandom, Wa Central, Nadowli West, Lambussie, Nodowli East and Sissala West.
Sources close to the party in Wa told the Daily Graphic that the rush for nominations forms was as a result of people’s trust and confidence in the party.
According to the sources, the DFP, having elected a young and dynamic flag bearer, was set to cause an upset in the political history of the country.
“We are preparing feverishly to take the political terrain by storm and I assure you that come August this year you will see our machinery in full gear,” they told the Daily Graphic.
The sources were confident that the DFP would perform creditably in this year’s general election.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the party, Mr Bede Ziedeng, who is contesting for the Lawra-Nandom seat, has predicted victory for himself.
He noted that having worked with the people since 1981, he was convinced that as a result of his good works, they would surely vote for him and the DFP.
He observed that the hegemony of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the region was about to be broken and urged voters in the region to remain steadfast and resolute in their thinking.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
NDC LAMBUSSIE ELECTS PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE (PAGE 14)
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
THE Lambussie Constituency branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Mrs Alice Boon as its parliamentary candidate for this year’s general election.
Mrs Boon, who is the incumbent Member of Parliament for the area, was elected through popular acclamation at a constituency delegates conference held at Lambussie in the Upper West Region.
In a speech, she commended the delegates for endorsing her again as the parliamentary candidate.
Recounting some of her achievements, she told the delegates that a lot of progress had been made through her ingenuity.
Mrs Boon mentioned boreholes, grinding mills, schools, among others, as some of the projects she had executed.
“I encourage you not to give up, since the NDC is surely winning this years elections,” she added.
The Upper West Regional Secretary of the NDC, Mr Kate Caesar, called for unity among party members during the electioneering.
He called on the Electoral Commission to ensure that there was no problem with the upcoming voters’ registration exercise.
Mr Caesar urged the delegates to work hard to retain the seat, saying that merely endorsing her nomination was not enough.
THE Lambussie Constituency branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Mrs Alice Boon as its parliamentary candidate for this year’s general election.
Mrs Boon, who is the incumbent Member of Parliament for the area, was elected through popular acclamation at a constituency delegates conference held at Lambussie in the Upper West Region.
In a speech, she commended the delegates for endorsing her again as the parliamentary candidate.
Recounting some of her achievements, she told the delegates that a lot of progress had been made through her ingenuity.
Mrs Boon mentioned boreholes, grinding mills, schools, among others, as some of the projects she had executed.
“I encourage you not to give up, since the NDC is surely winning this years elections,” she added.
The Upper West Regional Secretary of the NDC, Mr Kate Caesar, called for unity among party members during the electioneering.
He called on the Electoral Commission to ensure that there was no problem with the upcoming voters’ registration exercise.
Mr Caesar urged the delegates to work hard to retain the seat, saying that merely endorsing her nomination was not enough.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
UW branch of NAGRAT warns govt
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
March 25, 2008
THE Upper West Regional branch of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has warned the government and other stakeholders not to blame the association if it embarks on any action that will be detrimental to the new educational reform.
“They should be ready to accept blame for any action and or leaving the classrooms for other areas at the mercy of the newly implemented educational policy,” the association said.
The association urged the government to implement the single-spine salary structure, pay the arrears of teachers who had been upgraded and increase the responsibility allowance of teachers in order to avert any unpleasant situation.
Addressing a news conference in Wa, the Regional Vice-Chairman of the association, Mr Michael Azaasomah Kpan, recalled that following the strike by members of the association two years ago, they were asked to go back to the classroom, since their salaries and responsibility allowances would be worked on.
He suggested that if the allowances would not be improved upon, then “we suggest that they be removed outright such that we spare ourselves the scorn of other departments”.
Mr Kpan asked the government to put the new pension scheme into effect as promised to start by March this year and hoped that there would be no failure.
He noted with regret that for the past three years most teachers had not experienced the automatic yearly jumps and said attempts to salvage the situation had yielded no good results.
“Besides, there are so many distortions in teachers’ salaries as a result of the Ghana Education Service upgrading and scheme of service,” Mr Kpan stated.
He added that members of the association would like to know why they were not informed about the government’s failure to implement the new salary scheme.
March 25, 2008
THE Upper West Regional branch of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has warned the government and other stakeholders not to blame the association if it embarks on any action that will be detrimental to the new educational reform.
“They should be ready to accept blame for any action and or leaving the classrooms for other areas at the mercy of the newly implemented educational policy,” the association said.
The association urged the government to implement the single-spine salary structure, pay the arrears of teachers who had been upgraded and increase the responsibility allowance of teachers in order to avert any unpleasant situation.
Addressing a news conference in Wa, the Regional Vice-Chairman of the association, Mr Michael Azaasomah Kpan, recalled that following the strike by members of the association two years ago, they were asked to go back to the classroom, since their salaries and responsibility allowances would be worked on.
He suggested that if the allowances would not be improved upon, then “we suggest that they be removed outright such that we spare ourselves the scorn of other departments”.
Mr Kpan asked the government to put the new pension scheme into effect as promised to start by March this year and hoped that there would be no failure.
He noted with regret that for the past three years most teachers had not experienced the automatic yearly jumps and said attempts to salvage the situation had yielded no good results.
“Besides, there are so many distortions in teachers’ salaries as a result of the Ghana Education Service upgrading and scheme of service,” Mr Kpan stated.
He added that members of the association would like to know why they were not informed about the government’s failure to implement the new salary scheme.
Guinness provides boreholes for northern Ghana communities
March 25, 2008
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
GUINNESS Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL), under its Water for Life Project, is providing a number of boreholes in rural communities in northern Ghana.
In the first phase, 10 boreholes are currently being drilled, with Poyentanga and Goziiri in the Upper West Region, benefiting from two boreholes each.
The Project Manager of the West Africa Sorghum Value Chain Development (WASVD), Mr Stephen Mwinkaara, announced this when he handed over water filters to sorghum farmers in Wa.
The WASVD represents collaboration between the GGBL, the Common Fund for Commodities and Technoserve.
The implementation of the project, which began in April 2006, has so far assisted more than 3,000 farmers to produce and supply 2,000 metric tonnes of sorghum, valued at GH¢825,000.
According to Mr Nwinkaara, the second phase of the water project would be implemented this year in a number of communities.
He expressed the hope that the boreholes would go a long way to reduce the incidence of water-borne diseases.
Mr Nwinkaara urged the farmers to reciprocate the gesture by taking their farming activities seriously.
The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr George Hickah Benson, thanked the donors for their support to the farmers and took the opportunity to advise the people of the region to go into large-scale sorghum production.
Story: George Folley Quaye, Wa
GUINNESS Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL), under its Water for Life Project, is providing a number of boreholes in rural communities in northern Ghana.
In the first phase, 10 boreholes are currently being drilled, with Poyentanga and Goziiri in the Upper West Region, benefiting from two boreholes each.
The Project Manager of the West Africa Sorghum Value Chain Development (WASVD), Mr Stephen Mwinkaara, announced this when he handed over water filters to sorghum farmers in Wa.
The WASVD represents collaboration between the GGBL, the Common Fund for Commodities and Technoserve.
The implementation of the project, which began in April 2006, has so far assisted more than 3,000 farmers to produce and supply 2,000 metric tonnes of sorghum, valued at GH¢825,000.
According to Mr Nwinkaara, the second phase of the water project would be implemented this year in a number of communities.
He expressed the hope that the boreholes would go a long way to reduce the incidence of water-borne diseases.
Mr Nwinkaara urged the farmers to reciprocate the gesture by taking their farming activities seriously.
The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr George Hickah Benson, thanked the donors for their support to the farmers and took the opportunity to advise the people of the region to go into large-scale sorghum production.
Orphanage celebrates Chocolate Day
Story: George Folley Quaye, Jirapa
March 25, 2008
THE Upper West Regional office of the Ghana Tourist Board (GTB) has on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Diasporan Relations donated some hampers containing boxes of chocolates and other cocoa products to the St Joseph Orphanage at Jirapa in the region.
The donation formed part of the Chocolate Day celebration.
The Principal Resource Officer of the board, Mr Henry Yeledour, who presented the gifts, said the rationale for the gesture was to express their love and concern to the orphans.
He appealed to the privileged in society to support the vulnerable and the less privileged.
Mr Yeledour urged Ghanaians to patronise cocoa products as their consumption would promote good health.
Receiving the items, the official in charge of the orphanage, Sister Lydia Maasangyir, expressed gratitude to the board for the gesture.
Sister Maasangyir said the greatest challenge facing the orphanage was the attitude of the surrogate parents of the orphans, who did not pay regular visits to their children due to financial difficulties.
She added that such parents had been advised and encouraged that their mere presence with their children was more important than bringing money to them.
The St Joseph orphanage was founded in 1939 by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary, who were then in charge of the Jirapa Hospital.
March 25, 2008
THE Upper West Regional office of the Ghana Tourist Board (GTB) has on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Diasporan Relations donated some hampers containing boxes of chocolates and other cocoa products to the St Joseph Orphanage at Jirapa in the region.
The donation formed part of the Chocolate Day celebration.
The Principal Resource Officer of the board, Mr Henry Yeledour, who presented the gifts, said the rationale for the gesture was to express their love and concern to the orphans.
He appealed to the privileged in society to support the vulnerable and the less privileged.
Mr Yeledour urged Ghanaians to patronise cocoa products as their consumption would promote good health.
Receiving the items, the official in charge of the orphanage, Sister Lydia Maasangyir, expressed gratitude to the board for the gesture.
Sister Maasangyir said the greatest challenge facing the orphanage was the attitude of the surrogate parents of the orphans, who did not pay regular visits to their children due to financial difficulties.
She added that such parents had been advised and encouraged that their mere presence with their children was more important than bringing money to them.
The St Joseph orphanage was founded in 1939 by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary, who were then in charge of the Jirapa Hospital.
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