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Japan grants 63,000 dollars to two districts

Tue, 2 Sep 2003 Source: GNA

Accra, Sept. 2, GNA - The Japanese Government on Tuesday gave two communities in the Central and Eastern Regions a grant totalling 63,166 dollars for development projects.

The grant is under the Japanese Government Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project Scheme.

Ajumako Eyan Esiam District in the Central Region received of 44,087 dollars for the construction of a recovery ward at a Community Health Post.

The Upper Manya District in the Eastern Region received 19,079 dollars for the construction of a school block, a store and teacher's bungalow at Asesewa Anglican Primary School.

Mrs Kazuko Asai, Japanese Ambassador in Ghana, who signed the grant contract with the beneficiaries at two separate ceremonies in Accra, urged them to use the grant for the intended purposes to benefit their respective communities.

The Rev. Michael Timothy Asiedu, a beneficiary from the Central Region, lauded the Japanese Government for her continuous assistance to deprived communities in the country. 02 Sept. 03

Source: GNA