General News of Thursday, 2 April 2020

Source: starrfm.com.gh

ICGC donates GHC100k to Covid-19 Trust Fund

Founder of International Central Gospel Church. Pastor Mensa Otabil Founder of International Central Gospel Church. Pastor Mensa Otabil

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), an Evangelical, Charismatic Christian church headed by Ghanaian theologian, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Pastor Mensa Otabil, has made a contribution of one hundred thousand Ghana Cedis (GHc100,000.00) to the Covid-19 National Trust Fund.

Three members of the Presbytery of the Church, Prophet Christopher Yaw Annor, Rev. Anthony Cudjoe and Rev. Morris Appiah, presented the cheque to the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare, at a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House today the 2nd of April 2020.

ICGC Presentation

Rev. Morris Appiah, speaking on behalf of his colleagues said the General Overseer of the ICGC, the Presbytery and the entire membership of the Church are concerned about the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, Covid-19 and it is that concern that has persuaded them to contribute to support Government’s efforts targeted at stop any further spread of Covid-19 within the shores of Ghana and providing relief for the needy and vulnerable in society.

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare, after receiving the cheque registered the sincere thanks of the President, and people of Ghana to the leadership and members of the ICGC for their kind gesture. She urged the people of Ghana to stay strong and to adhere to the movement restrictions imposed by the President as well as sticking to all protocols such as washing of hands and observing social distancing.

The Prayer

Prophet Christopher Yaw Annor, after the ceremony, shared a word of prayer with the Chief of Staff and her entire office. He beseeched God to rain His manifold wisdom on the President, his cabinet and all those that are in authority to enable them take timely and strategic decisions that will lift Ghana out of the snare of Covid-19.