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Ghana@65: Ghana High Commission in South Africa embarks on a Health Walk

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa on sunday, 6th March 2022 embarked on a health walk to commemorate Ghana’s 65th Independence anniversary.

The event which saw hundreds of participants took off from the premises of the mission and meandered through the street of Arcadia in Pretoria.

The health walk brought together Ghanaian associations, business organizations and fitness instructors.

Addressing the Ghanaian citizens in South Africa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Charles Owiredu stated that the health walk is to create awareness that Ghana is celebrating 65th independence anniversary so we should all come together to build the nation.

“The coronavirus pandemic has brought many restrictions such as social distance, lockdown and many so the mission decided to organize a health walk to announce to the public that today is Ghana’s birthday, we are celebrating our 65th Independence anniversary” Mr. Charles Owiredu stated.

He also underscored the significance of such activities to the total well being of the individual and called on the university Ghanaians  to make their health a priority.

The theme for this year’s Independence anniversary is “working together, bouncing back better”.

The former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana reiterated the commitment of the government of Ghana to the welfare of Ghanaians abroad.

” The  establishment of a Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President in Jubilee House shows the government’s commitment to partner with Ghanaians in the Diaspora to move the country forward” The High Commissioner indicated.

 
Source: Thepressradio.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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