THE Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre (Prof.) Oti Boateng, has emphasised the need to inculcate the importance of charity as a virtue in nation building.
Speaking at the Akwantukese dinner dance and awards night in Koforidua, the omanhene said “charity blesses the one who receives, as well as the giver”.
He, therefore, urged corporate bodies, organisations and well-to-do individuals to be alive to their social responsibility and contribute meaningfully to the development of the society.
Individuals, institutions and companies which have made immense contributions to the progress of New Juaben Traditional Area and Ghana were honoured at the event, which was organised to round off activities of this year’s Akwantukese Festival of the chiefs and people of New Juaben.
The high point of the ceremony was the Special Certificate of Honour awarded to Nana Bobie Dankwa III, the Gyaasehene of New Juaben, for his exemplary display of confidence honesty and total loyalty to the Yiadom-Hwedie Stool and its occupant.
Two institutions and three individuals received the Daasebre Award for Excellence for their invaluable support towards the development of New Juaben and the country as a whole.
The institutions were the All Nations University College (ANUC) and the Ghana AIDS Commission. The individuals were Mr Daniel Awuah-Darko Jr, Vice Chairman of the Vanguard Assurance Company Limited; Alhaji Razak El-Alawa, a veteran journalist, and Mr Godfred Oppong-Peprah, an inventor.
Many institutions and individuals were also honoured in recognition of their exemplary fulfilment of their social responsibility towards the development of New Juaben and the successful celebration of the 2009 Akwantukese Festival.
The 2009 Akwantukese Sponsorship Awards were in five categories - Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Bauxite.
The Platinum Awards were received by the All Nations University College (ANUC), the Vanguard Assurance Limited and the Ghana AIDS Commission, while the Gold Awards went to Ghana Cocoa Board and the Merchant Bank.
The HFC Bank obtained the silver award, with the bronze award going to the Safety Insurance Company Limited, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Ghana Commercial Bank Limited.
Three companies and organisations - the Linda Dor Restaurant, the Lands Commission and Y &K Enterprise-received the Bauxite Award.
Some individuals and organisations also received certificates of commendation.
They included Cadbury Ghana Limited, Voltic Ghana Limited, Accra Breweries Limited, Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited, Kasapreko Company Limited, Coca Cola Bottling Company, and Nana Kofi Twinin, the Managing Director of Mac-Dic Royal Plaza Hotel, for his contribution towards peace and unity in New Juaben.
Presenting the awards, the Omanhene of New Juaben, Daasebre (Prof.) Oti Boateng, who is also the President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, said the commitment and support of the organisations, companies and individuals had enabled the traditional area to “achieve significant progress and greatness”.
He added, “It is now time for us to show appreciation and say a big thank you for your immense support,” he said.
The Omanhene said he personally believed in charity, and therefore commended the organisations, companies and individuals to continue with their charitable work.
“On behalf of the New Juaben Traditional Council, the people of the area and on my own behalf, I say ayekoo to all of you our sponsors and those who have contributed to the development of the New Juaben State and especially several others who could not receive any award,” the Omanhene said.
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