Sr. Apedzi, Mr. Mensah honoured

The National Catholic Health Service (NCHS) has awarded Rev. Sr. Comfort Michelle Apedzi, OLA, Administrator of the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hwidiem in the Catholic Diocese of Goaso for her dedication and meritorious service to the healthcare delivery system in the country.

In a citation, her sterling leadership skills, commitment, and contribution to the formation of the NCHS, as well were acknowledged.

Sr. Apedzi’s long dedicated service spanning over 28 years, serving in different roles at the St. Joseph Hospital, Nkwanta; and St. John of God Hospital, Duayaw Nkwanta, as well as the St. Elizabeth Hospital where is currently serving as the Administrator.

Similarly, Mr. Robert Mensah, Senior Transport Officer at the Directorate of Health, Accra was also awarded for his long dedicated service for over 29 years.

A citation also recognises his patience, humility, versatility and reliability beyond driving, and mentioned his preparedness to go the extra mile to lend support to some staff of the directorates.

By Kwesi Yirenkyi Boatong     

PIAC honours Zan Akologo

Mr. Zan Akologo receiving the award from Ms. Aniwa

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), has honoured Mr. Samuel Zan Akologo, Executive Secretary of the Department of Human Development/Caritas Ghana at the National Catholic Secretariat, for his distinguished service to the people of Ghana.

Presenting a citation on behalf of Mr. Joseph Winful, Chairman of PIAC, Marilyn Aniwa, Coordinator of PIAC, commended Mr. Akologo for his worthy contributions and dedication to the course of PIAC over the past three-years.

The citation extolled Mr. Akologo’s efforts as Chairman of the Sub-Committee for developing PIAC’s Communication Strategy, which improved visibility and PIAC’s good relations with the public.

The Executive Secretary, who represented the Christian Group on the Committee, expressed appreciation to the members for a fruitful working relation, fostered over the past three years to enhance PIAC’s work in the country.

PIAC is an independent statutory body, established under the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2011 (Act 815) and mandated to promote a transparency and accountability in the management of petroleum revenues in Ghana.

It is constituted by professional groups including Ghana Journalists Association, Ghana Bar Association, Ghana Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana Academy of Arts and Science, Think Tanks and Pressure Groups including Trade Union Congress and Traditional/ Religious Groups.

As part of its work, PIAC publishes an Annual Report on the management of petroleum revenues in the country.