Assist husbands in home maintenance- chief executive

Techiman (Brong Ahafo), 16 March '99 -

Mr Francis Yaw Gyarko, Techiman District Chief Executive (DCE), has urged women with economic power to assist their husbands in the maintenance of the home. It is very important for women to contribute to the domestic budget to ensure that their husbands obtain the needed peace to go about their duties. Mr Gyarko who was speaking at the inauguration of the first Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Officers' Wives Association at Techiman on Sunday, said the government recognises the potentials of women, hence the provision of loans to empower them economically to better their lot. Mr Gyarko commended them for coming together and urged them to use this opportunity to educate themselves on sound environmental practices. Mr A.C. Ackah, Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Fire Officer, commended the staff for being the first to form the association within the Ghana National Fire Service and asked them to work tirelessly to form branches throughout the country.