Hajia Alima honoured for dedicated service
The St Francis of Assisi Old Girls Association (FOGA) has honoured the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama, for her contribution to the development of the three northern regions and Ghana at large.
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“We are very proud of you and excited that you are one of us. We have always wanted an opportunity to meet you and congratulate you on your achievement, which is an inspiration for all of us,” the President of the association, Ms Fati Seidu, said when she led a delegation of old students to present a citation to the minister.
Citation
The citation read: “From a humble beginning as a student of the St Francis of Assisi Girls Secondary School in Jirapa (1970-1975), you went on to become Minister for Women and Children Affairs, Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Developmentand later Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, before your current appointment as a substantive Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.
“Your selflessness, high sense of commitment and dedication to duty made you an advocate for your people in the Northern Regions of Ghana, especially women and children.
“You have become a shining example to many girls of your alma mater. Therefore, the entire St Francis of Assisi Old Girls Association (FOGA), Board of Governors, the entire student body of St Francis of Assisi Secondary School are proud of you and wish you God’s guidance.”
The association also used the opportunity to inform Hajia Mahama of their plans for the school and an upcoming Speech and Prize-giving day next year, as well as plans for the school’s 60th anniversary celebration.
“We want to revive the Speech and Prize-giving day which has not been held for a long time. We are here also to invite you to the next one next year, as well as the 60th anniversary celebrations,” she said.
Ms Seidu told the Daily Graphic that the presentation would be a source of encouragement and motivation for young girls in Jirapa where the school was located.
Hajia Mahama expressed appreciation to FOGA for the citation.
“Thank you for recognising and acknowledging me; I really appreciate it,” the Nalerigu/Gambaga MP said.
She added that she was proud to be a product of the school “which has grown from strength to strength and groomed thousands of women who are excelling in all fields.”