Kecoda Foundation to lessen plights of Keta Municipality residents launched
Residents of Keta Municipality including the
thirty-three (36) states of Anlo and its environs in the Volta Region can now
heave a sigh of relief with an assurance their needs would now be met with the rebirth
of the Keta Constituency Development Association to Kecoda Foundation.
The Keta Constituency Development Association was
established in 1996 by Mr. Jim Fugar, Mr. C.Y. Tay and Hon Dan Abodakpi, the former
Member of Parliament (MP) of Keta Constituency to lessen the plight of the
disadvantaged, and agenda which will also bring about development in the
Municipality. But unfortunately the once vibrant association has lost its
purpose to deliver somewhere in the early part of 2000 till date.
In a bid to lift up that agenda by contributing
meaningfully towards the well-being and the socio-economic development of the
people from the Keta Municipality and its neighboring communities and beyond,
the Kecoda Foundation has been outdoored at the plush AH Hotel near East Legon
in Accra on Monday 2, 2018.
Speaking at the launch, President of the Kecoda
Foundation, Mr. Bill Boglo-Hedo, maintained unveiling Kecoda is the continuation
of dreams of generations long born including the vision of younger ones, aimed
at contributing to the socio-economic development of the people of the Keta
Municipality and its adjoining communities for enhanced community wellbeing,
protection of the ecosystem, preservation of customs, culture and traditions of
the people and enhancement of the livelihoods.
According to him, this can only be realized
through comprehensive work plan including, specific interventions at specific
times of the year, drawn to ensure that locality-specific issues are given the
needed attention they deserve.
While commending the founding fathers of the
erstwhile Keta Constituency Development Association for their efforts which
brought about some level of development to the Keta Municipality, he quickly
acknowledged the Awoamefia of Anlo Traditional Area, Torgbui Sri
III for his support leading to the formation and the launch of Kecoda
Foundation.
Mr. Boglo-Hedo, who doubles as an entrepreneur
and a politician also called for a minute of silence to be observed in
memory of the late Ms. Fidelia Nasser, an illustrious daughter of
Anlo state and a devout member of the struggle in the development of Keta.
Until
her demise, Ms. Nasser has held various top positions in the Keta Constituency
including the former Assembly Member of the Afiadenyigba Dziehe Ablame local
area, President of Afiadenyigba Ladies Development Association, Friends of
India Association, an instrumental member of the proposed Female University
which was under the chairmanship of Torgbui Kporku and Dr. Mrs. Fiadzigbe among
others.
The colorful event which was under the
patronage of the Awoamefia of Anlo Traditional Area, Torgbui Sri III, and
Mr. Dan Abodakpi, former MP of the Keta Constituency also witnessed the
outdooring of Torgbui Olokodzoko, talented Ewe Poet whose first performance on
stage thrilled audience.
The event was graced by hosts of crème de la
crème of the society, chiefs and queen mothers from the Anlo Traditional Area, members
from the royal family of Torgbui Sri III, politicians, friends, family
members and well-wishers.
For his part, Advisor and friend of President Bill
Boglo-Hedo, Mr. Stephen Essien who conducted the launch lauded Mr. Boglo-Hedo for
the initiative. He said: “This is an agenda we must all pursue to brighten the
lives of the people in the society.
He averred that he was sad after watching the ‘nasty
pictures’ displayed in the short documentary aired at the event on a project
undertaken by the Kecoda President during his visit to “Lawoshime”, a community
located within the Keta Constituency which revealed the unfortunate conditions
the inhabitants of that area find themselves whenever it rains. He however concluded
by asking: “Why should there be a wide gap between Keta and Accra in terms of
development when the distance between both towns is barely two (2) hours of journey?.
To keep
the foundation in a good stead, a fund was introduced with an appeal from
donors, well-wishers and the general public to donate and support a worthy
cause.
As part of activities towards a successful
launch, there will be a health walk in the morning on Saturday July 7, 2018 followed
by a grand durbar in the afternoon (12pm) and a thanksgiving service on Sunday July
8, 2018. The entire event will be climaxed by a Football Gala in the afternoon
at Anseco Park at Anloga in the Keta Municipality.
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