Awutu-Odumase, (Central Region) 13 July '99

A hospital and school project estimated at 120 million cedis built by Plan International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for the people of Odumase and Bawjiase in the Central Region were on Monday commissioned at separate ceremonies.

The projects included a three-classroomed block, office and store at 31,000 dollars located at Odumase-Atwer-Bibianiha and a recovery ward for the Bawjiase Health Centre at 21,000 dollars.

In addition, Plan International donated equipment valued at 20 million cedis to the ward.

The projects are in response to concerns expressed by the communities and are aimed at providing basic education to needy children and to meet the health needs of the people.

Mr John Mahama, Minister of Communications, who was the guest, noted that Plan International has contributed to the development of the country especially in the areas of education, health and children.

He said the NGO has transformed the lives of many rural communities and created an environment to boost the confidence of pupils to imbibe what they are taught by providing school uniform, furniture and learning aids to schools.

Mr John Greensmith, International Executive Director of Plan International, commended the government and people of Ghana for the prevailing peace and stability.

He said the co-ordination and co-operation of the government has enabled Plan International to operate successfully.