ACTCoMSS marks 20-year milestone, poised for higher strides

A grand durbar has been held in Kumasi to mark the 20th-year milestone of the formation of the Ashanti Catholic School Teachers’ Co-Operative Mutual Support Society Ltd (ACTCoMSS)
The group initially called Ashanti Catholic Teachers Welfare Scheme, with a few teachers, now has a total population of 3,659 members.
It was formed to support the welfare of its members through a cooperative operation.
The President of ACTCoMSS, Mr Peter Sula, speaking at the 20th anniversary and 7th biennial general meeting held in Kumasi on Friday paid a glowing tribute to the forebears for their vision and wisdom leading to the birth of the then ACT SUPPORT SCHEME, saying “This achievement is a testament to our dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence”.
He explained that the theme for the anniversary, “ACTCoMSS, TWENTY YEARS OF QUALITY FINANCIAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS. THE WAY FORWARD”, embodied not only the spirit but also the transformative power that drives the Society forward.
Mr Sula said the gathering at the event was a testament to their collective commitment to creating lasting positive change through the Cooperative Mutual Support Model, adding that the celebration was to learn, to challenge themselves and above all to recommit to their mission of providing quality financial services to their cherish members.
The President of ACTCoMSS stated that from a modest start with virtually nothing their total asset was GH ¢28,664,722.78 as he pledged to work very hard towards increasing its membership.
Mr George Sarfo Kantanka, the Municipal Director of Education for Asante Akim Central, who was the Guest Speaker, eulogized the leadership of ACTCoMSS for making a lasting impact on the lives of its members.
“As you move forward, remain committed to your mission, values, and members. Together, you can build a brighter future.” He said.
Mr Sarfo Kantanka urged the management and staff of the institution to embrace technology to enhance service delivery and accessibility, so that at the comfort of their homes, their members should be able to access services, including applications for loans without coming to the office.
The Guest Speaker, charged the group to explore new financial products and services that can cater for the evolving needs of members, citing for instance, considering introducing high-yielding investment products specifically designed for teachers, as well as loan limits exceeding GHC 40,000 to over GHC100,000 to make a meaningful impact on members.
The General Manager of the ACTCoMSS, Mr Gabreil Agyare Gyamfi, on behalf of the staff, pledged to work very hard to ensure that the funds of the members were safe for the purpose they contributed.
He also called on all stakeholders to continue working hard towards the development of the group since teamwork was what was expected of them all to achieve their set goals.
The event was used to present awards to long-serving officers, the most dedicated staff members, past board chairperson and found members among others, leading to the attainment of the great feat of the group.
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