The presentation, which is in response to calls by the President – H.E Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo, for the private sector to support activities to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary, also provides an opportunity for the Bank to contribute its quota to national development.

The donation is expected to support key landmark projects that have been earmarked to commemorate the anniversary celebrations throughout this year.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the committee, the Chairman, Mr. Ken Amankwah thanked Access Bank for the kind gesture and assured the team of prudent utilization of the funds provided.

Leading the Access Bank team to present the cheque, Group Head for Personal Banking, Mr. Stephen Abban indicated the Bank’s readiness to support Ghana’s socio-economic growth.

He added, “The banking sector plays a critical role in supporting the financial aspirations of the over 28 million Ghanaians and as one of the key players in this industry, Access Bank is using this historical period to reinforce its commitment to Ghana’s economic growth through social investments”.

Giving meaning to this promise, the Bank in December 2016 became the first Ghanaian bank of Nigerian origin to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) after successfully completing its Initial Public Offer.

In a related development, Access Bank lent its support to the Air Force Base in Accra to host over 3,000 children from different parts of the country on Tuesday 7^th March during an “Open Day” session at the Base. The hallmark event which occurs annually, involves a guided tour of the military base at Burma Camp and an aerial tour by helicopter in the city. Children who were part of the Open day, benefited from financial literacy discussions and had the opportunity to engage first hand with some of the Bank’s staff

Acknowledged for its catalyst role for socio-economic development across the African continent, Access Bank continues to demonstrate its commitment to responsible business practice through initiatives and programmes that focus on education, health, sports, arts & culture and the environment.

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Source: Access Bank

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Presenting the cheque on behalf of SIC Insurance at the Flagstaff House, the Acting Managing Director, Mr. Faris Attrickie, said following calls by the government to corporate Ghana to support the 60th Independence Celebration activities the company felt the need to contribute towards the Diamond Jubilee activities as a worthy gesture.

He added that SIC Insurance is a Ghanaian heritage and still the Nation’s biggest insurer of choice. Our company is therefore proud and ready at all times to partner government in mobilizing for Ghana’s future.

Receiving the cheque, the Chairman of the Ghana 60 years on Planning Committee, Mr. Ken Amankwah commended SIC Insurance for its generous contribution and show of patriotism. He further recounted the major roles the insurance giant has played in shaping the Insurance and Financial industry in Ghana.

Mr. Amankwah called on other corporate bodies to emulate the example of SIC Insurance to enable the committee achieve the goals set for the year-long activities.

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Credit: SIC Insurance

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The fabrics are a collection by Amadu Baba, a Ghanaian artifact collector who has been gathering the materials over the past four decades.

Most of the Kente cloths exhibited were over a 100 years old, some of which had been used by famous traditional leaders of the Volta and Ashanti regions.

The event, dubbed, “weaved with love and pride” was held on Saturday, 4^th March 2017, as part of series of Ghana at 60-related events organized by the resort.

Roots Hospitality International, managers of the hotel said the theme of the celebration “Weaved with pride & love” was aimed at celebrating the Ghanaian culture by “creating a nostalgic atmosphere to embrace the country’s heritage.”

The Managing director of Peduase Valley resort, Hussein Fakhry, in his address said Ghana must identify key elements of its culture including the Kente and capitalize on them to promote the Ghana brand.

“Today, branding Ghana should be the mission and vision of every one of us, of every entrepreneur, businessman, parent, teacher, doctor, artiste and farmer. This branding can only happen by identifying our strength, then building on through it,” he said.

“Ghana’s cultural heritage should be one major element of this exercise which can lead definitely to an environment with identity and character where the returns on all levels are surely significant,” he added.

Curated by Mrs. Rima Fakhry, this is the exhibition is the first of its kind at the 4-star hospitality facility.

Rima Fakhry told citifmonline.com that she believed the Kente pieces were such a national treasure that needed to be exhibited and showed to the public to cherish and admire original Ghanaian arts.

She said it was important for such materials to be preserved as important historical artifacts.

Dignitaries present at the exhibition included the Dean of the School of Information and Communications studies at the University of Ghana, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo; and former Miss Ghana winner, Ina Patty.

The event featured poetry performances from Poetra Ama Asantewaa.

Other activities lined up by the resort to celebrate Ghana’s diamond jubilee included a Kente weaving workshop for interested Ghanaians to try their hands on the craft, and a recreational family event that featured local games such as Oware, Ampe among others.

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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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The event, to be held at the Independence Square in Accra will the third major gospel concert headlined by the “God will make a way” singer after previous ones in 2013 and 2015.

Don Moen will lead a host of other gospel musicians, as well as thousands of worshippers who will throng the venue in monumental worship and praise to the Almighty for His grace, favour, and protection upon the country since independence.

A celebrated singer-songwriter, worship leader, and producer of Christian worship music, Don Moen released his first album under his own name, “Worship with Don Moen”, in 1992.

Moen received a Dove Award for his work on the musical “God With Us” in addition to amassing nine nominations for his songs.

He is also a prolific songwriter, having worked with Claire Cloninger, Paul Overstreet, Martin J. Nystrom, Randy Rothwell, Ron Kenoly, Bob Fitts, Debbye Graafsma, Paul Baloche, Tom Brooks, among many others.

His name is associated with some of the most well-known songs in contemporary Christian Music.

God Will Make a Way, Give Thanks to God, I will Sing to thee,  I offer My Life, I am the God that healeth thee, As we worship thee are some of the songs that have shot the award winning artiste to fame.

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This was decided after the committee’s maiden meeting on Saturday, January 28 according to a statement signed by its chairperson, Ken Amankwa.

[contextly_sidebar id=”m9X6qHpB7uk4iqW69dSaSpDq9M1lpDWY”]The statement indicated that “at the said meeting, members resolved to forfeit any and all allowance(s) and/or remuneration which may be due them. The service to be rendered by the committee members will be strictly on a pro bono basis.”

The statement explained that the committee’s decision is motivated by President Nana Akufo-Addo’s attitude towards public service.

“Further, we are determined to religiously be guided by H.E. the President’s directive for members to be mindful of the difficult financial and economic circumstances of our country, regarding our 60th-anniversary commemoration,” the statement added.

President Akufo-Addo has already indicated that Ghana’s 60^th Independence Day celebration will be modest owing to the country’s economic situation.

The President gave the assurance when he inaugurated a 30-member committee on Thursday, to oversee the celebration.

Ghana will on 6th March 2017, celebrate its 60th Independence anniversary after gaining independence from Britain in 1957.

The Independence Anniversary Planning will supervise all events and planning processes leading to the celebration.

Other members of the committee include Historians, Professor Irene Odotei and Professor JH Nketiah, Senior Lecturer at the School of Communication Studies, University of Ghana, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo and a lawyer, Kweku Asirifi.

Find below the full statement

FORFEITURE OF ALLOWANCE(S) BY MEMBERS OF THE 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE

The 60th Independence Anniversary Planning committee held its maiden meeting on  Saturday, the 28th of January, 2017

At the said meeting, members resolved to forfeit any and all allowance(s) and/or remuneration which may be due them.

The service to be rendered by the committee members will be strictly on a pro bono basis.

This decision was largely motivated by H.E the President’s attitude towards public service, that is to say, selfless service to one’s homeland. Further, we are determined to religiously be guided by H.E. the President’s directive for members to be mindful of the difficult financial and economic circumstances of our country, regarding our 60th anniversary commemoration.

We continue to count on the support and prayers of all Ghanaians in this endeavour.

Thank you and may God continue to bless our homeland.

SGD

KEN AMANKWA

(CHAIRMAN, 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE)

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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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