By Emmanuel Gamson
Takoradi, May 23, GNA – The Chief and elders of Wassa Ataase community in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region have organised an annual fundraising ceremony to solicit funds to undertake development projects in the community.
The projects include; completing a new Chief’s Palace, building a new classroom block for the kindergarten school, a community centre, upgrading community healthcare facility, and a football pitch among others.
Nana Atta Essieme II, the Chief of Wassa Ataase, speaking at the ceremony, said the event was to raise funds for the community to initiate self-help projects to benefit the people, in terms of infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
He emphasized on the importance of community support, saying; “Our community’s growth and development depend on our collective efforts, so let us come together to make a difference.”
He called on indigenes both home and abroad to contribute their quota to help generate adequate funds to undertake the projects.
Some members of the community welcomed the initiative and pledged to donate towards the fundraising.
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