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General News of Friday, 1 February 2002

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President Kufuor host a reception at State House

President John Agyekum Kufuor was among dignitaries, who attended a reception held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday.

Accompanied by his wife, Theresa, Vice President Aliu Mahama and his wife Ramatu, they interacted with the people. The dignitaries included the Diplomatic Corps, Politicians, Parliamentarians, Chiefs and a cross-section of Ghanaians.

The reception was to climax activities that marked President Kufuor's Second Sessional address to the Second Session of the Third Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana in the morning.

Highlights of President Kufuor's sessional address were his vision for the year prioritising infrastructure development and modernising agriculture. Other areas were enhanced social services with emphasis on health and education, good governance and private sector development.