NDC congratulates Rawlings for Agricola Award

Outstanding clients of SSNIT get awards

Accra (Greater Accra) 25 Jan. 2000

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday congratulated President Jerry Rawlings for the Agricola Medal awarded him by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

A statement in Accra said the award serves as an acknowledgment of the President's commitment and contribution towards the elimination of hunger and malnutrition in the country and across Africa.

The party said the award also reflects the international recognition, which President Rawlings has deservedly won through his efforts in this regard.

"This honour bestowed by the leading global agricultural institution is irrefutable evidence of the success of his rural development policy, which, indeed, forms the cornerstone of NDC's programmes."

The statement said the FAO award, coming on the heels of the Gold Coast award bestowed upon President Rawlings at the recent Millennium Excellence Awards, "is a reflection of his vision, foresight and commitment to better living conditions for each and every Ghanaian.

"The Medal also recognises the president's indefatigable efforts at forging regional and international partnership with a view to enabling access to 'Food for All.'"

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Bawku (Upper East) 25 Jan 2000

The Bawku East District branch of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has rewarded two of its clients for their excellent patronage for 1999.

They are Action Aid Ghana, represented by the Bawku Programme Manager, Mr Abdul-Rahaman Samarad, and Alhaji Tenimu Dapore, a Bawku general contractor.

Mr Ebenezer Yaw Ofori, the SSNIT District Manager, said the face value of the two certificates presented to the award winners was worth 2,000 dollars and were valid up to July four.

The recipients can also enjoy free hotel facilities at La Palm Beach in Accra, Elmina and Busua Beach, to see for themselves SSNIT's good investments.

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