Member of the Council of State and Patron of the NDC UK and Ireland Chapter’s Aldershot Branch, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has made a significant donation of $5,000 to support the branch’s potable water project in communities across Ghana. This donation was made during the branch’s second anniversary fundraising event on September 28. The event aimed to mobilize resources for the provision of potable drinking water and other social intervention projects in Ghana.
Kwamigah-Atokple accepted his appointment as Patron in good faith, fully aware of the responsibilities it carries and the expectations of the executives and members. He noted that the role presents an opportunity to work with the branch to strengthen its activities, deepen its contribution to the NDC’s work in the diaspora, and support projects that improve lives in Ghana. The Council of State member described the Aldershot Branch as an important part of the NDC’s diaspora network.
The Aldershot Branch was inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama, and according to Kwamigah-Atokple, it has a significant role to play in strengthening the party abroad, mobilizing support for the NDC, and contributing to Ghana’s development. He urged members of the branch to leverage their professional experience, business networks, and international connections within the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom to attract investment and create jobs in Ghana.
Kwamigah-Atokple observed that the diaspora possesses valuable expertise and access to potential investors, which could be harnessed to connect Ghana to businesses seeking to establish operations, expand commercial activities, and create employment opportunities. He encouraged the NDC UK and Ireland Chapter to make investment promotion an important part of its contribution to Ghana’s development, particularly in support of President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda and the 24-Hour Economy policy.
The Council of State member commended the executives and members of the Aldershot Branch for dedicating their second anniversary celebration to raising funds for potable drinking water and other essential social projects. He stressed that access to clean drinking water remains a challenge in some communities, adding that its provision is fundamental to human health and dignity. He called for contributions from individuals, institutions, businesses, and organized associations to help address such needs.
Kwamigah-Atokple also announced plans to visit the NDC UK and Ireland Chapter in the coming months to engage with its executives and members, participate in its activities, and discuss practical ways of supporting the chapter’s growth. He said the visit would provide an opportunity to explore avenues for attracting investment to Ghana, strengthening the chapter’s activities, and supporting projects that improve the living conditions of Ghanaians.
Reaffirming his support for the National Democratic Congress, Kwamigah-Atokple stated that advancing the cause of the party remained his topmost priority. He expressed his readiness to work with the leadership and members of the chapter to do more for the party and help realize the vision of its forebears for Ghana. He congratulated the executives and members of the Aldershot Branch on their second anniversary, commending them for using the occasion to mobilize support for social intervention projects in Ghana.
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- Council of State member Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple donates $5,000 to support the NDC UK and Ireland Aldershot branch’s potable water project.
