Commissioned by Citi TV/Citi FM in collaboration with the Ghana Chamber of Mines on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the health centre’s establishment marks a significant milestone in the region’s healthcare infrastructure.

During the inauguration ceremony, Ablakwa emphasized the pivotal role the newly commissioned centre would play in enhancing primary healthcare delivery in the area.

He noted that previously, the entire Mepe traditional area relied solely on the Battor Catholic Hospital for medical services.

Speaking to Umaru Sanda Amadu of Citi FM/Citi TV, Ablakwa highlighted the centre’s importance in alleviating the strain placed on the Battor Catholic Hospital due to the influx of patients from Mepe and surrounding areas.

“It is very crucial because the entire Mepe traditional area does not have a hospital and so they depend on the Battor Catholic Hospital and there are six traditional areas in North Tongu.

“Everybody on this side of the river, for many decades, have been depending on the Battor Catholic Hospital and everybody has been rushing there and that has put pressure on that facility.

“With this construction, we will now have the pressure easing because for the first time, we are now going to have the people of Mepe having their own hospital and this is phenomenal and that is why we are all excited and primary healthcare here will be taken care of.

In addition to the Medical Centre, four housing units have also been constructed to accommodate medical personnel.

The management of Citi FM/Citi TV has so far unveiled three resettlement centres to aid those affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

Citi FM/Citi TV launched the Volta Relief Campaign on October 25, 2023, and later upgraded it to ‘OperationRebuild’ to mobilise relief efforts for the displaced victims.

Each resettlement structure, designed in a dormitory-style format, can comfortably house up to 300 individuals and is equipped with essential facilities, including washrooms. Each centre contains 8 dormitories.

These centres, completed through the generous contributions of listeners, viewers and corporate partners, stand as beacons of hope amid adversity for the flood victims of Akosombo.

Tokpo Resettlement Centre

The first centre, located in Tokpo within the Shai Osudoku Municipality, was officially inaugurated on January 17, 2024.

With a capacity to accommodate approximately 280 people, the centre aims to alleviate the strain on local resources by freeing up classrooms previously used as shelters, thus allowing students to resume their studies uninterrupted.

Ada Resettlement Centre

The Ada community in the Greater Accra Region’s Ada East District received the second resettlement centre under the ‘OperationRebuild’ initiative.

Commissioned by traditional leaders and a delegation led by Bernard Avle, General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV, the centre offers shelter for displaced persons.

Kpando Torkor Resettlement Centre

The 250-capacity Kpando Torkor Resettlement Centre was inaugurated on February 3, 2024 at a cost of GH¢700,000, with significant contributions from Prudential Life Insurance.

The centres, conceived as temporary havens, will transition into fully equipped skills training facilities, providing invaluable opportunities for women and young people in the community.

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The completion of this facility comes as a relief to residents, particularly those affected by the aftermath of floods resulting from the Akosombo dam spillage, which occurred in October last year.

The floods had a profound impact on over 13,000 individuals in the North Tongu district, leaving them in urgent need of assistance from government bodies and charitable organizations.

In addition to the Medical Centre, four housing units have also been constructed to accommodate medical personnel.

During the inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday, Michael Kofi Zigah, the District Health Director of North Tongu, expressed optimism about the health centre’s role in advancing healthcare accessibility.

He highlighted its significance in contributing towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals about healthcare delivery.

“This comes as a right intervention as one of the post-flood incidents in the district. I say it comes as the best intervention because post-intervention activities, one of the things we were looking out for as a health system is to make sure our people have improved access to quality maternal, neonatal, and child healthcare and to have access to other clinical and public health emergencies just as we experienced a few months ago.

“So an infrastructure is part of the resources to equip the health system so well that once the communities are displaced, once the community setting is a bit distorted, we are certain that with a health system in place like this continuously, we can provide the services that they require.”

“This is a clear manifestation of partnership getting Citi Foundation and all partners on board to get this facility. We want to assure them that this intervention here is going to reflect in the lives of the people of Mepe and North Tongu.

“The District Health Directorate and the Ghana Health Service is going to assure them that this facility is going to be put to good use,” he stated.

The management of Citi FM/Citi TV has so far unveiled three resettlement centres to aid those affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

Citi FM/Citi TV launched the Volta Relief Campaign on October 25, 2023, and later upgraded it to ‘OperationRebuild’ to mobilise relief efforts for the displaced victims.

Each resettlement structure, designed in a dormitory-style format, can comfortably house up to 300 individuals and is equipped with essential facilities, including washrooms. Each centre contains 8 dormitories.

These centres, completed through the generous contributions of listeners, viewers and corporate partners, stand as beacons of hope amid adversity for the flood victims of Akosombo.

Tokpo Resettlement Centre

The first centre, located in Tokpo within the Shai Osudoku Municipality, was officially inaugurated on January 17, 2024.

With a capacity to accommodate approximately 280 people, the centre aims to alleviate the strain on local resources by freeing up classrooms previously used as shelters, thus allowing students to resume their studies uninterrupted.

Ada Resettlement Centre

The Ada community in the Greater Accra Region’s Ada East District received the second resettlement centre under the ‘OperationRebuild’ initiative.

Commissioned by traditional leaders and a delegation led by Bernard Avle, General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV, the centre offers shelter for displaced persons.

Kpando Torkor Resettlement Centre

The 250-capacity Kpando Torkor Resettlement Centre was inaugurated on February 3, 2024 at a cost of GH¢700,000, with significant contributions from Prudential Life Insurance.

The centres, conceived as temporary havens, will transition into fully equipped skills training facilities, providing invaluable opportunities for women and young people in the community.

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Formerly known as the “Back to Your Village” Food Bazaar, this beloved annual event returns with a fresh new outlook, promising an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the rich heritage of Ghanaian cuisine.

As an integral part of the 2024 Heritage Month celebrations, the festival invites patrons to indulge in an array of delectable authentic Ghanaian dishes representing the diverse culinary traditions from the northern, central, western, and southern regions of the country.

Join us at the picturesque forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, where the vibrant atmosphere and savoury aromas will beckon you to explore the culinary treasures of Ghana.

From the beloved classics like Omo tuo, Banku, and Tuo Zaafi to the likes of Kokonte and Ampesie, there’s something to delight every palate.

The festivities kick off at 9 am each day, promising a gastronomic adventure that celebrates the essence of Ghanaian culture through its flavours.

Call for vendors
Are you a purveyor of authentic Ghanaian cuisine? Seize the opportunity to showcase your culinary mastery at the “Back to Your Village” Food Festival! Interested vendors are encouraged to register by calling 0205 973 973.

A celebration of flavour
The “Back to Your Village” Food Festival is powered by Citi TV with the unwavering support of 97.3 Citi FM.

Together, we invite you to savour the tastes, sights, and sounds of Ghana’s culinary heritage in an unforgettable celebration of flavour and tradition.

Don’t miss out on this culinary extravaganza! Join us as we embark on a culinary odyssey that celebrates the heart and soul of Ghanaian cuisine.

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The blocks have the capacity to accommodate about 250 people.

The gesture comes in response to the devastations caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam in September 2023.

This is the third facility management of Citi TV and Citi TV is handing over to persons displaced by the spillage of the Akosombo dam as part of the #CitiRebuild campaign.

These facilities put up through the massive support of listeners and viewers of Citi FM and Citi TV as well as corporate Ghana, are essential to accommodate victims of the spillage.

Speaking at the handing-over ceremony, the General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV, Bernard Koku Avle, noted that the project at Kpando Torkor was made possible through benevolent donations from listeners and viewers, most importantly from Prudential Life Insurance company.

He said about GH¢700,000 was spent on the project in question.

“The cost of the project was GH¢700,000, and a chunk of that money was donated by Prudential Life Insurance. It is an African brand with a strong presence in Ghana. I want to thank the MP, Hon. Dela Sowah, the Assemblyman and the wonderful team who worked on the ground with our contractors to give these projects a very quick turnaround time. Bi-partisan leadership can bring development within a very short time in a cost-effective manner for the development of local communities. And for that, I want to say thank you very much,” Mr Koku Avle said.

Acting HR, Prudential Life Insurance, Fredrica Squire, expressed appreciation to Citi FM/Citi TV staff and management for the collaboration.

“Over 165 years, we have been providing financial security for families all over the world. One of our purposes as a business is to protect every life and every future. So when we heard of what happened in this area, we couldn’t just look on. We decided to step in. We wanted to reach out and say we can be there for you, we want to contribute something to show our love, and so that is what led to the resettlement centre. We are happy with what we are seeing, Citi FM/Citi TV staff and management, thank you so much. It’s been a great collaboration.”

On her part, the MP for Kpando, Dela Sowah expressed gratitude to listeners, viewers and management of Citi FM and Citi TV, especially Prudential Life Insurance for their contributions towards the resettlement center at Kpando Torkor.

“They have made it very easy for us to live together as a community and for our people to rejoice in a very special way like this. My thanks also go to Citi FM/Citi TV,” she said.

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The National Lottery Authority (NLA), Hollard Group (a leading insurer), and the state-owned oil and gas marketing company, GOIL PLC, have pledged sponsorship for the much-anticipated 2024 Heritage Caravan.

The annual 8-day road trip, scheduled from March 3 to March 10, provides participants with a unique experience to explore Ghana’s cultural heritage.

Head of Events and Partnerships, Frema Adunyame, expressed gratitude to the sponsors for their involvement in making the road trip a memorable experience.

“We have sponsorships from the National Lottery, GOIL, Hollard; these companies came in, and they really understand what it means to represent your company. They come in with all the excitement, and they have done this continuously. GOIL is the same; I’m not surprised GOIL is always with us because we need the state fuel company to support us in doing this. They always come through for us, and then we also have NLA coming in. Sponsors, we are very grateful to you for coming in to support us. We know there are a lot of sponsors who are coming on board.”

She stressed, “Yes, more sponsors are coming. If you are interested in sponsoring, this is the time before we have sponsors also sold out. If you are a company, and you want to be associated with Heritage Caravan, this is the time to do so; you can still call 0205973973. We say a great thank you to our sponsors.”

Frema Adunyame also reiterated that the 2024 Heritage Caravan is officially sold out.

“Sold out means sold out. You know, at Citi FM/Citi TV, we don’t believe in sensationalism. We don’t believe in unnecessary hyping and all those kinds of things. What people are forgetting is that we are also interested in getting the money. If there are seats, why would we turn people away?”

“The truth of the matter is we are sold out. Currently, if you are interested in becoming part of the 2024 Heritage Caravan, it cannot be possible. We don’t have any seats, not even one for patrons; that’s the unfortunate bit about it. Those who have booked their seats, they’re going to have fun, and they are secured,” the head of Events and Partnerships at Citi FM and Citi TV said.

She mentioned that all preparations had been made towards the trip.

“Hotels are ready, buses are ready; Citi FM/Citi TV as an organization, we are ready,” Frema Adunyame stated.

Embarking from the vibrant Greater Accra Region, the Heritage Caravan will traverse the picturesque terrains of Volta, Eastern, Bono, Ahafo, Bono East, Upper East, Northern, Savannah, North East, Ashanti, Western North, Western, and Central Regions before returning to Greater Accra.

The Heritage Caravan offers a unique road trip experience, providing participants with an intimate encounter with Ghana’s cultural heritage.

Since its inception in 2016, the Caravan has explored every region, visiting iconic sites such as Mole National Park, the Military Museum, Bonwire Kente Exhibition, the Slave Memorial at Assin Manso, Elmina Castle, Larabanga Mosque, Nzulezu village, and the crocodile pond at Paga, among others.

As a flagship initiative of Citi TV and Citi FM, the Heritage Caravan is held annually in March as part of the Heritage Month celebrations.

The Heritage Caravan 2024 is powered by Citi TV with support from 97.3 Citi FM. It’s proudly sponsored by the National Lottery Authority, Goil PLC, and Hollard Insurance.

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For eager patrons who missed out on securing seats for this year’s exhilarating journey, they’ll need to mark their calendars for next year’s excursion in 2025.

Early bird patrons who secured their spots are in for an unforgettable 8-day expedition across the diverse landscapes of 14 out of the 16 regions of Ghana.

Scheduled to take place from March 3 to 10, 2024, the Heritage Caravan has become a hallmark event, eagerly awaited each year.

During an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on January 24, Frema Adunyame, Head of Events and Partnerships at Citi FM/Citi TV, reminisced about the overwhelming response seen in 2023, with patrons already inquiring about the 2024 edition back in December.

“Last year [2023] too, we recorded thesame. Even when we were preparing for the 2023 Citiuation All White Outdoor Party, people were already calling about the 2024 Heritage Caravan in December. The day we closed registration, five people made payments. If you are still on the registration list, you can’t make payments now. If you are not on the registration list, don’t even bother to call. You can join next year. Well, we hate to say we told you so.”

Responding to inquiries about accommodating more participants, Frema cited infrastructure constraints in certain regions as a limiting factor, urging future patrons to secure their spots early to avoid disappointment.

“We wish we could accommodate more, but unfortunately, our main challenge lies in infrastructure. Beyond Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, in places like Tamale and Bolgatanga, the availability of hotels is very limited. Moreover, the quality of hotels we select for our patrons is stringent, which adds to the challenge. Unfortunately, this is where our limitations lie.”

She assured participants of a culinary adventure, cultural immersion, and exposure to tourism highlights across the regions visited.

Embarking from the vibrant Greater Accra Region, the Heritage Caravan will traverse the picturesque terrains of Volta, Eastern, Bono, Ahafo, Bono East, Upper East, Northern, Savannah, North East, Ashanti, Western North, Western, and Central Regions before returning to Greater Accra.

The Heritage Caravan offers a unique road trip experience, providing participants with an intimate encounter with Ghana’s cultural heritage.

Since its inception in 2016, the Caravan has explored every region, visiting iconic sites such as Mole National Park, the Military Museum, Bonwire Kente Exhibition, the Slave Memorial at Assin Manso, Elmina Castle, Larabanga Mosque, Nzulezu village, and the crocodile pond at Paga, among others.

As a flagship initiative of Citi TV and Citi FM, the Heritage Caravan is held annually in March as part of the Heritage Month celebrations.

The Heritage Caravan 2024 is powered by Citi TV with support from 97.3 Citi FM. It’s proudly sponsored by the National Lottery Authority, Goil PLC, and Hollard Insurance.

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The second centre is located in Ada, within the Greater Accra Region’s Ada East District. It is specifically designed to house 200 displaced individuals.

The first resettlement centre is situated in Tokpo, Shai-Osudoku District.

This resettlement centre forms a crucial part of the Citi Foundation’s “Rebuild” phase, offering relief support to victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage.

During the brief commissioning ceremony held in Ada on Tuesday, Bernard Avle, General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV, expressed his gratitude to listeners and viewers whose generosity made the resettlement centre a reality.

Mr. Avle emphasized the centre’s importance in providing temporary housing for those rendered homeless by the flood caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

He noted that the decision to build resettlement shelters arose from the understanding that some affected individuals might not be able to rebuild their homes for several months.

“A few days into the campaign, we made the bold decision to build resettlement shelters because reports indicated that some people’s houses were devastated and couldn’t be rebuilt for many months.”

“We also realized that because many of these people will want to own their own houses, they may not wish to stay in a resettlement shelter forever. Based on the deliberations and advice from the DCE and local leaders, we decided on a two-in-one approach. We have built a resettlement centre that can accommodate up to 200 people. However, when the permanent solution is implemented, and they move back to their residences or acquire their own houses, we don’t want the building to become a white elephant. Therefore, the district has agreed with us that the building we are commissioning today will be repurposed to become a fully equipped and furnished skills training centre, providing necessary skills and training for many women and young people in this community,” he noted.

Mr. Avle also commended donors for their generosity, pointing out that contributions from corporate Ghana and listeners and viewers of Citi FM and Citi TV showcased the true Ghanaian spirit.

Nene Tsatsu Pediator V, representing the Ada Traditional Council, echoed Mr. Avle’s sentiments and expressed gratitude to the donors on behalf of the community.

He urged other individuals and organizations to join in supporting the victims.

Nene Pediator V appealed to Citi TV and Citi FM to continue using their network to solicit assistance for the ongoing needs of the affected communities.

The ceremony marked a significant step in providing both immediate relief and long-term empowerment for those affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in Ada.

“Citi TV and Citi FM, upon hearing about the flood issues, came to the district to personally assess the situation and inform the public through news reports, attracting support from individuals, NGOs, and companies to aid the affected communities.”

“Citi TV and Citi FM initiated the project to provide a shelter for the affected people, and Nene Abraham Kabu Akuaku III, Paramount Chief of Ada, expresses his utmost gratitude to all of you for your contributions. We also take this opportunity to appeal to Citi TV and Citi FM to continue using their network to solicit further assistance for the victims,” Nene Pediator V stated.

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The visit was aimed at exploring ways the organisations could collaborate for greater impacts across the country.

Speaking during the visit on Friday, Chairperson of the NCCE, Kathleen Addy stressed the criticality of the commission’s work this year, particularly in engaging citizens.

She further touted Citi FM/Citi TV as credible organisations which have over the years helped the commission’s work and could continue to do this, especially in this election year.

Ms Addy stressed that the platforms were powerful, for which reason collaborating with them could lead to the attainment of its set goals and targets.

“As part of relationship building and partnership building, the NCCE is paying a courtesy call on a longstanding and beloved partner Citi FM/Citi TV, and we are here today to introduce ourselves again and also to explore how to deepen partnerships, how to deepen our collaborations, particularly in this election year when we know
that there is so much work to do, there is a lot that we need to get citizens of Ghana to understand.”

“Citi is one of the most credible media houses in the country today, and we feel privileged for this opportunity to partner with them. The platform is strong, is powerful. It goes everywhere, and we are looking forward to mutually beneficial collaborations that will bring basically how to be a good citizenship home to the ordinary Ghanaian,” she stated.

The NCCE Chairperson said the commission was considering parliamentary debates, presidential debates, youth activist programmes, Inter Party Dialogue Committees (IPDCs) among other things for this year.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Citi FM/ Citi TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah thanked NCCE for the visit and said that the collaboration would help educate Ghanaians on the mandate of the NCCE and bring them up to speed on the things they are to know as citizens ahead of the polls.

“Collaboration will help channel a lot of the things we should know as a nation. People are not hearing enough,” he stated.

Bernard Avle, General Manager of Citi FM/Citi TV welcomed the invitation for partnership, admitting that this year was a crucial one because of the polls.

He also indicated that the NCCE was a credible constitutional body that was pivotal in the coverage of elections.

He therefore stated that the organisations would look forward to such partnerships to ensure that all and sundry were reached and Ghanaians were well impacted.

“2024 for us as a media house is an important year because apart from the regular functions, elections are very important for us. We see the NCCE as a critical partner in an issue-based coverage of elections. The NCCE has collaborated with us in the past parliamentary debates where we have gone to the grounds to engage the issues in a bottom-top approach, and we are looking forward to collaborating in those areas as well. We also know that the NCCE is a national organisation with over 1700 staff in all the districts. So it will be very helpful for us in our coverage of the districts and constituencies.”

“So we welcome the invitation to partner. We consider you as one of the credible constitutional bodies that has been very consistent…The tenets of journalism teach us that our first loyalty is to citizens, and your first loyalty is to help citizens. So in that sense, we have a mutual meet. So we are thankful to you and your team for visiting, and we are looking forward to ironing out the specific details of the partnerships,” he stated.

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The centre is designed to accommodate approximately 280 people who were displaced due to the Akosombo dam spillage.

It would also free up classrooms which had been used by these persons for students to commence their lessons.

The resettlement centre is one of the five projects being undertaken by Citi TV and Citi FM with massive support from listeners and corporate Ghana, to provide relief to Akosombo flood victims.

During a brief commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, Samuel Attah-Mensah, the Managing Director of Citi TV and Citi FM, said he was surprised to see that parts of Accra had been significantly affected by the Akosombo dam spillage as the general focus, as projected by most people, was on the devastations caused in the Volta Region.

The Citi TV/Citi FM MD explained that the project, specifically the resettlement centre, became a reality because a young man from the area had alerted him to their need for shelter after losing their community.

“When the call came for us to visit here, the only reference on the list of media people, I must say, was Mepe. Everybody thought everything was happening in Mepe [in the Volta Region] until Umaru Sanda Amadu helped us locate this place. It was a bit of a contradiction. The reason is that nobody thought that Greater Accra was part of the mess. Everything was about Volta.”

“Now, when we came here, the idea was to donate food and relief items just to make lives better. So, on our first visit, we got here around 5 pm and began to share food and other relief materials.”

Attah-Mensah said, during the donation exercise, one gentleman approached him and complained about the current sleeping place for the people.

“So for him, if we can do anything for them, we should build shelters for them so that it can be a stop-gap measure until, eventually, they all can go back to their various places. So that recommendation is the reason we are all here today,” he stated.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Shai-Osudoku, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, expressed gratitude to Citi TV and Citi FM for the initiative. She pledged that they would take good care of the facility.

“We are most grateful, and we are going to take good care of the facility. We are so grateful,” she indicated.

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But for us at Citi FM, it’s all about the Black Stars. We’ll be providing you with in-depth analysis and passionate commentary for all of Ghana’s matches, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every kick and pass.

Don’t miss out on the excitement! We’ll also be bringing you live semi-final and final commentaries, along with carefully curated coverage of other key matches throughout the tournament, hosted in the beautiful Ivory Coast.

Stay connected: Follow all the live updates and exclusive insights on our Citi Sports social media pages:

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Our indefatigable Head of Sports, Benjamin Nketsia, is already on the ground in Ivory Coast, gathering the latest intel on the Black Stars and their rivals. Tune in for his exclusive reports and expert analysis straight from the heart of the action.

For a deeper dive into the tournament, catch AFCON Daily, a captivating two-hour show airing every weekday from 11 am to 1 pm on Citi TV.

Get your fill of facts, figures, and expert insights as we dissect all the intricacies and storylines of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Make Citi FM/TV your ultimate destination for AFCON 2023! We’re where the passion for football meets unparalleled coverage. Your home for AFCON awaits.

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