Management and staff of Citi FM and Channel One TV, through the Citi FM Foundation, have extended support to inmates of the Osamkrom Camp Prison as part of their flagship Easter Orphan Project, reinforcing a long-standing commitment to reaching vulnerable and often overlooked groups in society.
This year’s donation included 80 bags of rice, nine boxes of cooking oil, 10 cartons of milk, and assorted food items. The team also presented farm tools such as machetes and 100 pairs of wellington boots to support agricultural activities at the facility—an initiative aimed at promoting self-sufficiency among inmates.
Speaking ahead of the presentation, Managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah, said the gesture was intended to share the spirit of Easter with the inmates and remind them that they remain part of the broader community.
“We all grew up in our communities experiencing Christmas and Easter; the situation is different today because of where we find ourselves. We are on the other side, but feel compelled to spend the day with you, eat with you, and celebrate Easter,” he said.
Although the Easter Orphan Project has traditionally focused on orphanages and rehabilitation centres, General Manager Bernard Koku Avle explained that the initiative has steadily expanded to include groups that are frequently neglected, such as prison inmates.
“This is not the first time we’ve come to a prison; we’ve been to Akuse Prison and others in the past. I believe the scope of the project is expanding. The idea is to reach people in society who are often forgotten, and I think prisons typify that,” he noted.
Receiving the items on behalf of the facility, the second-in-command at the Osamkrom Camp Prison, Chief Superintendent Richard Baffour-Bonnie, expressed deep appreciation, describing the donation as both timely and impactful.
“We are very happy for this donation. We believe this gesture is not going to be a nine-day wonder; it will echo through eternity,” he said.
Beyond the donation, staff of Citi FM and Channel One TV spent the day interacting with the inmates—sharing meals, engaging in conversations, and celebrating Easter together in an atmosphere of warmth and inclusion.
For over two decades, the Easter Orphan Project has served as a cornerstone of the stations’ corporate social responsibility, supporting orphanages, rehabilitation centres, and correctional facilities across the country.
With each passing year, Citi FM and Channel One TV continue to broaden the initiative’s reach, deepening their impact and reaffirming their dedication to fostering hope and positive change in communities.
