GHANECC holds Anniversary Dinner

Accra, Feb. 4, GNA - Mr Peter Gralla, Chairman of the Ghana-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Culture (GHANECC) has commended Ghana for the peace, stability and good governance that it has strived for over the last 50 years.

He said these pre-conditions were vital and essential to the sustained commercial and economic growth of any country. Mr Gralla said these at a Dinner Dance held in Accra on Sunday, by GHANECC as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary celebration of Ghana's Independence.

He said by the same token the laudable achievements of Ghana in more recent times in areas of the rule of law, respect for civil liberties and respect for human rights must not be overlooked. Ghana at 50, he said was still faced with its fair share of problems including an energy crisis currently toping the list. He expressed the hope that in facing all these challenges however, a positive outlook would justify the resilience that was always shown in Ghana.

Mr Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey, Minister of Tourism and Diasporan Relations announced that Fort Crevecoeur, which was renamed Usher Fort was being renovated with part of funds provided by the Dutch government and urged the GHANECC to play a leading role in its renovation. Ms Lidy Remmelzwaal, Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, attended the function. 04 Feb. 07