General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Source: GNA

Government presents vehicles to Regional Directors of Social Welfare

Accra, July 6, GNA - Government on Tuesday presented 10 Toyota pick- ups estimated at about GH¢649,450 to Regional Directors of the Department o f Social Welfare in Accra. Mr Enoch Teye Mensah, Minister of Employment and Social Welfare presenting keys to the vehicles to the Directors, said the vehicles were solely financed by government, as a moral booster to them in the performa nce of their duties. He explained that the presentation was part of government's commitme nt towards the implementation of the National Social Protection Agenda. Mr Mensah urged the beneficiaries to use the vehicles judiciously fo r the intended purpose, adding regular maintenance and servicing was vital. Mrs Nancy Dzah, Chief Director at the Ministry who received the keys on behalf of the beneficiaries, said the vehicles would make them mobile and

improve performance. She expressed gratitude to all who worked hard to make the presentat ion possible and urged the beneficiaries to take good care of the vehicles, t o qualify them for more assistance from the government. 6 July 10

Caption Government presents 10, 4x4 Toyota Hilux pick-ups to Regional Directors o f Social Welfare. Picture 1207, 1209 shows: Mr E.T. Mensah, Minister of Employment and Soci al Welfare, presenting keys to the vehicles Mrs Nancy Dzah, (right) Chief Director of the Ministry and looking on is Mr Stephen Adongo (second from

left) Director of Social Welfare. Picture 1212 shows: Mr Stephen Adongo (second from left) Director of Soci al Welfare thanking Mr Mensah for the presentation. Looking on is Mrs Nancy Dzah Chief Director of the Ministry (right). Picture 1182 shows: the 10 pick-ups.