The Controller and Accountant–General’s Department on Monday presented GH¢ 530.00 to inmates of Hanukkah Children’s Home at Bakoniaba, near Sunyani.
Presenting the amount, Mr Paul Asumadu, Brong–Ahafo Regional Director, explained that the amount was contributed by the staff in the region at the Department’s Annual Conference held last year.
He said the Department was touched by the plight of the inmates hence the donation.
Mr Asumadu expressed optimism that the home would step up efforts in supporting more children, especially street children, both financially and in material terms.
Receiving the items, Mr Raphael K. Santah, caretaker, expressed appreciation for the gesture, as well as the determination of the Department to offer assistance and relief to the children.
He said there were currently 39 inmates at the home with some of the children enrolled in schools.