The Bolgatanga Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Amankwaa, led a delegation of ministers of the church on a courtesy visit to the Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, at the Regional Coordinating Council in Bolgatanga.
The meeting aimed to congratulate the regional minister on his appointment and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the state and the church to foster holistic development in the region.
Representing The Church of Pentecost were Pastors Michael Peasah, Julius Aryee, Francis Atinga, and Yaw Sarpong Aguyire, while the Regional Coordinating Council was represented by Deputy Director Mr Murtala Braimah, Assistant Director John Muniru, Protocol Officer Douglass Bando, and Public Relations Officer Mubarik Abu.
During the discussions, Apostle Amankwaa reaffirmed the church’s commitment to supporting government initiatives aimed at addressing social challenges and promoting development, in alignment with its ‘Possessing the Nations’ agenda.
He highlighted various social interventions undertaken by the church, including hospitals, schools, police stations, prisons, and skills development centres. Specific to the Upper East Region, he mentioned existing initiatives such as Shea Butter Processing and Weaving Centres in some communities, and the potential for establishing new ones in Bongo Soe and Tongo.
Apostle Amankwaa also invited the regional minister to the commissioning of a state-of-the-art hospital, built and furnished by the church, in Kumbagre, Bolgatanga. The event is scheduled for June 18, 2025.
Hon. Atanga expressed gratitude for the church’s contributions to national development and assured continued support and collaboration. He encouraged Faith-Based Organisations to target their interventions towards deprived communities, emphasising that national development is a shared responsibility.
The courtesy call underscores The Church of Pentecost’s commitment to partnering with the government to drive development and address social challenges in the Upper East Region.
Report by Pastor Obed Baah Kumi, Bolga Area Media Coordinator
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