The Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI), Airport View Chapter (AVC) has inducted into office, a seven-member executive to lead the chapter into a new future. Swearing the new executives into office, Mr Eric Asah-Addo, Field Representative of FGBMFI, Greater Accra Zone Three, and CEO of Bista Solutions urged them to be diligent in the delivery of their mandates. He said, the Airport View Chapter has been one of the vibrant chapters in the country, and expressed the hope that the new executives would work assiduously to re-establish the AVC, and help in fulfilling the mission and vision of the Christian group. Mr Asah-Addo congratulated the new executives on their appointments, and prayed God's grace and guidance to help them in their new roles. Mr Nikoi Kotei, the new chapter president, in his acceptance speech pledged their commitment to the mandate. Mr Kotei noted the immense contributions of past executives and appealed for support in steering the affairs of the chapter. For his part, the outgone president, Mr Dickson Kwame Agyeman, said even though he was stepping down, he would continue to support the fellowship in any way possible, adding that FGBMFI was his family. The new executives are, Mr Emmanuel Nikoi Kotei, a Petroleum Professional and Head of Operations at Chase Petroleum Ghana Limited, as President; Elder Mike Peretu, CEO, Mikris Boutique and Accessories Limited; and Mr Wisdom Setsoafia Amega, a Lawyer with the Petroleum Commission, as First and Second Vice Presidents respectively. The rest are Mr William Kodzo Kattah, a Banking Professional at Ghana Exim Bank, as Secretary, Mr Harry Amegashie, a Banking Professional with Fidelity Bank Ghana as Finance Director, Mr Kwesi Attobrah, a Banker with the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation, as Membership Director, and Niibi Benjamin Nii Martey Botchway, a Photojournalist with the Ghana News Agency, and a Media Consultant, as Publicity Director. Founded in 1952, the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International i s the world's largest Christian business men's organization, networking thousands of members in more than 85 nations. It promotes Christian values through providing a forum for sharing experiences and exchange of ideas. Source: Ghana News Agency The youth in Kajiado want the government to reintroduce the Kazi Mtaani programme, which helped them earn a living, during the Covid-19 pandemic. They said that re-introducing the program would cushion them against the harsh economic times currently being witnessed in the country, just like it helped them cater to their everyday needs during the pandemic. 'In Ngong, Kitengela, Isinya and Kajiado towns, there is a lot of garbage that needs collection. If the government can reintroduce Kazi Mtaani, it will be a win-win situation as the youth will collect the garbage for payment and the towns will be clean, just like before when the program was running,' said John Mwangi, a youth in Kajiado town. He added that the programme will also help curb the rising insecurity cases in the County as most people will have their own money and there will be no need for them to rob others, to get food on the table. Ian Kimani, a beneficiary of the program, said that the program kept the youth busy and added they had no tim e for vices such as drug abuse. He further added that though the pay was small, most of the youth turned into breadwinners of their families, who live in the slum areas. 'At least we did not sleep hungry, as one was guaranteed of some cash at the end of the day, unlike now when we have no source of income at all,' said Kimani. Eliabu Zakana, an Environmental Health graduate, who participated in the program says he was able to gain skills and open a mitumba business shop in Kajiado town, from the money he earned from the programme. 'The opportunity was life-changing for me and my family, as I was able to move out of my mother's house after I became financially independent. I hope that the government will reintroduce the programme, to give more youth a chance to change their lives even when formal employment is not available,' said Zakana. The youth who used to work in shifts earned Sh455, while their supervisors earned Sh505 per day. Kazi Mtaani programme ended in June 2021. Source: Kenya News Agency
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