By: Gloria Anderson
The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has held its end-of-year thanksgiving and carols service to celebrate God’s protection and blessings despite a difficult year.
The service was an occasion for CAGD to reflect, cherish and thank God for His provision, protection and faithfulness.
The service which was on the theme, “In everything give thanks to God, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you,” saw members of CAGD, with the majority of the congregation clad in white attire, almost fill the forecourt of the Department.
In a joyful and ecstatic mood, the members of CAGD with its guests danced and worshiped aloud to show their gratitude to God for all His goodness.
Delivering his end-of-year message, Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, Controller and Accountant General, said the theme for the occasion reminded all of the power of gratitude and the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances.
He said gratitude was not merely an emotion, but a transformative attitude that shaped perspectives and empowered us to face challenges with resilience and hope.
“I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude for the blessings we have received throughout the year,” he added.
Mr Kwaning-Bosompem said this year had been no stranger to challenges, and that the Department encountered unforeseen obstacles, both on personal and professional fronts.
He said despite the difficulties, they continued to excel in the delivery of their mandates, adding that, “as a Department, we continue to strive towards excellent service delivery, consistent with our mission of providing public financial management services to the Government and the general public.”
“We also continue to promote the development of efficient accounting systems in all Government Departments,” he stressed.
Apostle Samuel Amponsah-Frimpong, Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church, delivering the sermon, acknowledged the spread of violence across Africa, pointing to Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the other countries, stating that despite this and its effect on the economy, Ghana had every cause to give thanks to God.
He urged Ghanaians to utilise their gifts and talents to ensure the growth of Ghana.
