‘MTN Heroes of Change’ reaches fifth episode
When Frank Akowuge decided to give children in the remote areas of the Upper West Region a chance to be abreast of the outside world by operating a free mobile library, little did he know that his selfless effort would be recognised and brought to national attention by courtesy of the MTN Heroes of Change television series.
Four episodes of the programme dedicated to unearthing personalities sacrificing to better the lives of people in their communities, have already been aired.
An exposition on Frank Akowuge’s laudable efforts form part of the fifth episode to be screened on Sunday, February 23.
An initiative of the MTN Ghana Foundation and hosted by Kwami Sefa Kayi, the MTN Heroes of Change is shown on Sundays on Crystal TV (7.30pm); Metro TV (8.00pm); Multi TV (8.00pm); eTV Ghana (8.00pm) and TV Africa (8.30pm).
Also part of the fifth episode is a piece on the Accra-based Lucille Lamptey who has dedicated time to helping kayayei by making a variety of donations to them and advising them on how to be safe on the streets.
The MTN Heroes of Change will run for 13 weeks after which a panel of judges would determine which of the 20 personalities being featured deserve monetary prizes to support their good works.
The judges are Sidney Casely Hayford, a Chartered Accountant and financial analyst; Ibrahim Awal, founder and CEO of Marble Communications Group, publishers of the Finder newspaper; Albert Ocran, an international motivational speaker and author and Dr. Doris Yaa Dartey, a communicatiuons professional.
They have all described the television series as a commendable initiative to propel development in our communities.
