SPEECH DELIVERED BY MOST REV. PETER KWAKU ATUAHENE, CATHOLIC BISHOP OF GOASO AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE GOASO DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (GODIDO) AND THE LAUNCHING OF ITS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN ON 4TH OCTOBER, 2024 AT THE DIOCESAN PASTORAL AND SOCIAL CENTRE AT GOASO

INTRODUCTION
Today the Catholic Diocese of Goaso, which covers the Ahafo region and the Ahafo part of the Ashanti Region, celebrates another milestone since the creation of the Diocese in 1998. We gather to inaugurate the long awaited Goaso Diocesan Development Organization (GODIDO LBG) and also to launch the organization’s five-year strategic plan. I stand before you with heart full of gratitude to God for assisting us with the vision to establish this organization which in one way or the other would help us improve upon our lives in the area. I extend my gratitude to all those who have contributed to the establishment of the organization.  

MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
The mission of this organization is “Holistic Development through Socio-economic Empowerment". This mission of Holistic Development has to do with the readiness to leave no one behind as far as development in the catchment area of the Diocese is concern. This means that it is the mission of the organization to address the physical, social, economic, and emotional needs of people.

SPEECH DELIVERED BY HON. GEORGE YAW BOAKYE - AHAFO REGIONAL MINISTER AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE GOASO DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (GODIDO) AND THE LAUNCHING OF ITS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN ON 4TH OCTOBER, 2024 AT THE DIOCESAN PASTORAL AND SOCIAL CENTRE AT GOASO 

INTRODUCTION
Today, we are not only witnessing the birth of an institution, but we are also launching a mission, a mission that holds the potential to transform lives, empower communities, and uplift the most vulnerable among us. I am honoured to be part of this important event, and I say kudos to all who have worked tirelessly to bring this organization to life. 

The Goaso Diocesan Development Organization (GODIDO) is an embodiment of a bold vision for our region. It seeks to lead the charge in socio-economic empowerment, focusing on holistic development that touches every aspect of human life. I am confident that your commitment to this mission will not only bring progress but will also ignite hope in the hearts of those who need it most.

WELCOME ADDRESS AND PURPOSE OF GATHERING AT THE INAUGURATION OF GOASO DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (GODIDO LBG) AND THE LAUNCHING 0F ITS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN AT THE DIOCESAN PASTORAL AND SOCIAL CENTRE, GOASO ON FRIDAY, 4TH OCTOBER, 2024 AT 9.30AM.

On behalf of the Bishop, Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, Catholic Bishop of Goaso, I welcome all and sundry to the inauguration of Goaso Diocesan Development Organization (GODIDO) and the launching of its five-year strategic plan. Although a very simple ceremony but very significant since it marks the day the organization is receiving the power to begin its work in full swing, like the apostles of Jesus on the day of Pentecost. We are most grateful to all of you for honouring the invitation to this programme in spite of your tight schedule. You made it all because of your love to see the rapid development of Ahafo.