Government Donates to the Shai-Osudoku Traditional Council towards their Ngmayem Festival.

The Deputy Regional Minister, Hon. Elizabeth Sackey, on behalf of the Government presented items to the Shai-Osudoku Traditional Council ahead of their annual “Ngmayem” festival.

She was accompanied by the District Chief Executive(DCE), Hon. Daniel Akuffo, the District Co-ordinating Director Mr. Paul Mac Ofori in presenting the items on behalf of the President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwaa Akuffo Addo and the NPP government to both the Shai and Osudoku Traditional Council respectively.

The first place of call was the Shai Traditional Council, items which included, 1 carton of schnapps, 5 Carton of assorted drinks, 5 cartons of beer, 2 gallons of cooking oil, 5 bags of rice, one bull and undisclosed amount of cash.

According to the Deputy Regional Minister, she was pleased at the sight that met her eyes when she entered the Dodowa township, as sanitation has improved in the town.

“This is a clear indication that the council is united and is working together for the development of this town.”

She added that, the council should support the free SHS and the track system as it is an initiative by the Akuffo Addo led government to make Senior High School easy and accessible for every Ghanaian child as well as taking away that burden off the shoulders of the parent and encouraged them to continue being united.

Nene Okukrubour Tei Kwesi Agyemang V, the Numerse Mantse and the Action President of the Council together with the members of the Council received the items on behalf of the community and also showed their gratitude and appreciation to the Government.

“In 2004, the former President John Agyekum Kufuor, paid us a visit during his tenure of office and now his Excellency the President has also remembered us and sent you (Mrs, Elizabeth Sackey) to give us these items for the preparation of our annual festival. This tells us that the NPP government have us in mind and at heart and we appreciate that.”

Before her departure, libation was poured and prayers was offered for the President and the NPP government.

The Deputy Regional Minister, paid her last visit to the Osudoku Traditional Council. Where she donated similar items in support of the celebration of their annual Aadegbon festival at Osuwem on September 29.

Mrs. Elizabeth Sackey, once again, urged the chiefs to be one in their making of decisions as well as remain united for a peaceful celebration of this year’s Aadegbor Djehayem festival. She asked the chiefs to be supportive with the free SHS and the track system as it is for the well-being of every Ghanaian child as well as parents.

“I could tell from the face of Nene Aadegbor that he is happy and supports the free SHS and track system initiative.”

Nene Aadegbor Ngmongmowuyaa Animle VI the Paramount Chief of the Osudoku, together with his other chiefs received the items on behalf of the town.

He therefore thanked the Government for the items and also the President for responding quickly to his letter inviting him to the festival and also selecting Mrs. Rebecca Akuffo, the Attorney General to represent him in this year’s Aadegbor Djehayem festival.

“I first of all thank his Excellency the President for giving us a District Chief Executive, who is always there for us anytime we call upon him” I feel honoured and also as to how quickly he responded to my letter.