By Kekeli K. Blamey
Sogakope (V/R), April 22, GNA – The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), South Tongu Branch, has paid a courtesy call on Ms Victoria Dzeklo, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for South Tongu, to congratulate her on her assumption of office.
During the visit, the GRSC South Tongu Branch reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service in the district.
The delegation, led by Ms Deborah Agbovi, the District Organiser, included key branch officials-Mr Midorse Mawutor Ivan, Mr Wonder Dogba, Mr Emmanuel Madza and Mr Dennis Sogah.
They met the DCE at her office in Sogakope on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Ms Agbovi said the visit was to formally introduce the branch leadership to the DCE, who serves as the Society’s Chief Matron in the district, and to express confidence in her leadership.
“We are here to congratulate you on your new role and to assure you of our readiness to support your office in promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents,” she said.
Ms Agbovi noted that the GRCS had continued to undertake a range of humanitarian activities in the district, including first aid training, community health outreach and blood donation exercises, and stood ready to collaborate with the Assembly whenever needed.
The delegation also invited the DCE to the 2026 World Red Cross Day 2026, scheduled for May 8, 2026, in Accra, under the theme: “United in Humanity”.
They also briefed her on upcoming programmes of the branch.
They expressed optimism that the new administration would strengthen collaboration between the Assembly and the Society to address the needs of vulnerable communities.
Receiving the delegation, Ms Dzeklo thanked the team for the gesture and commended the GRCS for its sustained humanitarian interventions in the district.
She acknowledged the Society’s role in complementing government efforts in health delivery, disaster management and community resilience, and assured them of her administration’s commitment to deepening partnership with humanitarian organisations.
The DCE further pledged to facilitate office accommodation for the Society in the district to enhance its operations.
The meeting ended with both parties expressing optimism about a strengthened working relationship to advance development in South Tongu.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah