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E/R KNUST Alumni donates food items to the Hour of Grace Orphanage
The Eastern Regional Chapter of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni led by Pharm. Bright Boateng honoured children of the Hour of Grace Orphanage, at Huhunya in the Yilo Krobo district with a special visit to the facility to mark the Christmas celebration.
The group donated items such as bags of rice, boxes of biscuits and toffees, two bags of gari, cartons of milk, toiletries, boxes of Milo, Nido, sardines, and other essential items worth over GH¢10,000.
The children, who were visibly thrilled by the surprise visit, were treated to a fun-filled afternoon of Christian songs, laughter, and merriment.
According to the leader of the Alumni, Mr Bright Boateng, the group’s aim was to bring immense joy to the little children.
“We are here once again to honour our pledge to the children and to encourage them to continue trusting in the Almighty Jehovah who brought them to the world” he said.
He announced that for the past six years the alumni has never forgotten the children in the orphanage.
The Mother of the home, Maame Ansah, received the items on behalf of the children and expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and generousity.
“We are overwhelmed by the support and generosity, because it has brought so much joy and happiness to our children, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness,” she stated.
She said that the Regional KNUST alumni’s visit was a testament to the true spirit of Christmas, which is about giving, sharing, and spreading of love and kindness.
She urged others to let the selfless act of the alumni inspire them to follow in their footsteps and support the orphanage in its mission to provide care and support to vulnerable children
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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COP Yohuno takes over from Dr.Dampare as new IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service.
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Minister for the Interior Urges European Union to Improve on Collaboration and Support
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the European Union (EU) for its continuous support and initiatives in Ghana and urged the Union to enhance collaboration and support with the Ministry and its agencies.
Ghana takes security issues seriously and will do everything possible to protect the peace and maintain security in the country, the Minister assured.
Other areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting aimed to improve the Ghana Prisons Service, particularly decongestion and equipment improvement.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the EU, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly.
The delegation assessed the EU’s Defence and Security initiative in Ghana, as well as supporting the country’s security and defence capabilities.
The initiative is part of the EU’s integrated approach to tackling instability and insecurity challenges in the region.
The EU Security and Defence Initiative (EU SDI) in the Gulf of Guinea region is geared towards strengthening the security and defence capabilities of Ghana and effectively respond to security threats.
