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President Kufuor launches Ghana’s Golden Jubilee
Celebrations
Accra, Dec. 31, GNA – President John Agyekum Kufuor on New
Year’s Eve launched Ghana’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations in a
nationwide radio and television broadcast.
He said; “given the solemnity of the celebration, the
highlight of which falls on the 6th of March, let us as a
nation usher in that very special day by holding vigil on
its eve”.
President Kufuor said “the Jubilee Celebration is a unique
opportunity not only to demonstrate our unity as a nation,
but also to highlight the many opportunities for commerce,
business and tourism. It is the occasion to bring to the
fore our famed arts and culture and our traditional warm
hospitality”.
He appealed to the entire nation to display a high sense of
responsible citizenship, dignity and commitment to the
success of the Jubilee Celebration adding; “sprucing up the
home and the environment should be part of the commitment.
The sense of pride in our environment ought to be on display
not only for the occasion but for all times”.
President Kufuor, therefore, urged all including the
District Assemblies; Traditional Authorities; Religious
Groups; Market Leaders; Trades Unions and the entire civil
society to join together to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of
the nation in a befitting manner.
President Kufuor reserved a special word to the young people
of Ghana, saying: “The future belongs to you. Fifty years
ago I was a teenager looking to the future with great hope
and expectation. Unfortunately, the experience had not been
half as good as most young people of my generation dreamt it
will be.
“I want to speak on behalf of the elders and adults of this
nation and say that, with our resolution of today, we are
prepared to set things aright and sustain them, so that the
path will be easier and smoother for you.
“But one thing is sure; you must use every opportunity to
prepare yourselves diligently so that you will not fail this
nation and yourselves when your turn comes. Seize the moment
and become worthy citizens of our country”, he said.
GNA
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