Monday 27th May, 2019
By Simon Asare/Stephen Appiah,GNA
Accra, May 27, GNA – President Nana Addo
Dankwa Akufo-Addo has supported the Winneba Youth Choir (WYC) with GH¢50,000, as part of
his contribution towards the 30th Anniversary celebration of the group.
Speaking at the anniversary concert,
President Akufo-Addo said, he felt great since he was introduced to the choir
27 years ago by the late vice president Kow Nkensen Arkaah.
He said, “I congratulate each and every
one of them for this wonderful music they have given us all these years. They
are part of the reason I continue to have a strong belief in the country”.
The President also commended the Patrons and
Board of Directors of the choir for their significant role in youth development
in Winneba and it’s surrounding towns through singing.
Mr Edusei Derkyi, the Board Chairman of WYC
said, the success story of the WYC was achieved through a clear vision and
selfless dedication by its Choirmaster and members.
“This is a successful and exemplary
initiative by our youth that has spiraled into a national youth choir ministry
and industry, providing fruitful engagement of time and employment to our
youth,” he added.
Mr Derkyi said the event marked the
beginning of a year-long commemorative program of which they would hold
concerts in selected regions of the country and there would be an enhanced
version of the annual “Peace On Earth” concert in December 2019.
Mr. John Arthur -Yamoah the founding
conductor and Choirmaster of WYC, thanked the patrons and board of directors
for their support and encouragement enabled to them to continue working.
GNA
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