Kofi Nana Poku, CEO of Best Shipping Limited, an international UK-
Ghanaian based shipping and Delivery Company, to stretch a hand of
benevolence to needy children at the Osu Children’s Home.
They donated a cash amount of GH¢3000 and items worth GH¢5000 to
the children at the home. Among the items were 20 bags of rice, 5 bags
of sugar, 20 liters of oil, 12 cartons of milk, and 300 pieces of bread. The rest of the items included 10 packs of toilet roll and 100 packs of sachet water.
The donation was worth GH¢8000 The donation was part of his activities to celebrate Africa Union Day last Wednesday and it was held with a short presentation ceremony at the premises of the orphanage. Akumaa, speaking on behalf Mr. Kofi Nana, entreated Ghanaians, especially those living outside the shores of Ghana, to emulate his kind gesture.
She also advised Ghanaians who, when given items from outside to
come and donate to needy children, rather decided to sell the items at
Makola, to stop. In another development, Akumaa Mama Zimbi is hopeful of making an impact at the maiden edition of the first ever Radio and Television Awards scheduled for June 25 at the State Banquet Hall.
She has been nominated for Radio Presenter of the Year- Developmental
Issues category and she is competing with top notch radio personalities as Afia Konadu of Peace FM, Ama Nyarko Atifa of Hello FM, Jacklin Otti Ampomaah of Angel FM, Dr. Asanka (J. Fofo Gaspa) of Goodnews FM and Pastor Oppong Ankomah of Sky FM.
Born Joyce Dongotey-Padi, Akumaa Mama Zimbi hosts one of
Adom Fm’s longest running sex education programmes called ‘Odo
Ahumasuo’. She also has the Mama Zimbi Foundation (MZF), a non-
governmental organization which seeks to empower and support widows
through Widows Alliance Network. She also provides homes and bright
future for abandoned children and orphans via Akumaa Children’s
Home.
The veteran actress, in November in 2009, received a Wise Award due
to her efforts in setting up of Widows Alliance Network (WANE) to
sustain the economic development of widows and educating them as
well.
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