Name Cape vars after Annan -Rev Zomerlo

The government has been asked to consider naming the University of Cape Coast after the UN Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, in recognition of his exceptionally leadership qualities.

The Senior Bishop's Deputy of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church the Right Reverend Dr. Godfred Zormelo, was commenting on Mr Annan's commitment to duty, selflessness and dedicated contributions towards world peace in an interview with the Ghana News Agency at Winneba, on Thursday.

This was after he had conducted a special church service to say prayers for farmers, fishermen and all those who contributed to make this year's national farmers day celebrations a success.

Members of the Winneba branch of the church were also offered special prayers for Mr Annan and his family, as well as the nation and the United Nations.

In a sermon, Rt. Rev. Dr. Zormelo advised Ghanaians at home and abroad to let the achievements of Mr Annan reflect in their national life all the time.

He said the great searchlight thrown on the nation as a result of Mr Annan's laudable performances at the world body over the years, called for a complete change of heart by every Ghanaian. Ethnic conflicts, political and religious differences, which had hampered the nation's forward march, should be a thing of the past.

Rev. Dr. Zormelo congratulated Mr Annan on his wonderful achievements and urged him to continue to pray for a greater wisdom and divine protection.

Rev. Dr. Zormelo advised the youth to lead worthy lives to make meaningful contributions to the development of the nation and the world as exhibited by Mr Annan.

He also expressed his appreciation to farmers and fishermen for their contributions towards national development and appealed to the government to pursue vigorous and workable agricultural policies that would bring a lasting economic relief to Ghanaian farmers.

Rev. Zormelo asked the government to fulfil her promise to extend the Special Initiative on Cassava to other parts of the country to cover more farmers and the jobless youth.

Rt. Rev. Zormelo called for an acceptable market price for farm produce to sustain farmers' interest and confidence in their job.

On HIV/AIDS, Rt. Rev. Dr. Zormelo warned farmers and fishermen to remain faithful to their partners and avoid indiscriminate sexual practices, which were the recipe for contracting the disease.