Kumasi Polytechnic has reviewed it's 2009 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apostle Dr Safo Kantanka's "Suaye Technoloy Centre", an automobile company to ensure proper collaboration between the two institutions. A MoU to offer collaboration the two was signed in 2009 and was to be reviewed every five years but has failed its implementation. At a familiarisation visit to the centre at Mpota near Winneba in the Central Region, the Heads of Department, Industrial Attachment Coordinators from the faculty of Engineering to pay a courtesy call on Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

Prof Nsowah-Nuamah recalled that the MoU which was signed in 2009 has not been operationalised and that with the coming into force government's transformation of polytechnics to technical universities competency-based programmes would upheld. He said some of these competency-based programmes were found at the centre and that having noted the great works of Apostle, the need to strengthen collaboration. He said as part of the MoU, students from the polytechnic would be taking practical attachment while some lecturers at the same polytechnic would be allowed to take internship at the centre to get a feel of practical works.

He indicated that technical university policy demands that each department of the institution has an industrial experience. He express belief that technology was a tool that drives the economy and that called on the centre  to be much interested in its documentation and certificate matters. He however, called on government to help pump more money into the technology sector to allow a number of Ghanaian engineering students to broaden their horizon. 

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka

Apostle Safo Kantanka who was mad with joy about the familiarisation visit encouraged the team from the polytechnic to maintain the bond between the two institutions. He said "black" does not mean, black mentality and that he was grateful to the Almighty God for granting him the mentality in the area of technology when he has been able to produce vehicles, televisions, fans and other electrical equipment in Ghana in Africa.

The Founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has advised musicians to build a united front to work together for the development of the industry. He said infighting, backbiting and character assassination would not augur well for the industry. Apostle Kwadwo Safo made the call when a delegation of musicians led by the MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kuffour paid a courtesy call on him. 

Apostle Safo stressed the need for unity and togetherness among the rank and file of musicians saying that was the best way to ensure the growth sustenanace of the industry.

On his part, the MUSIGA President expressed the Union's appreciation for the support the Apostle has been giving the industry and musicians. The Kristo Asafo Mission groomed the likes of Prof Kofi Abraham, Yaw Sarpong and George Jahrah among others where they were members of the Mission's musical group. As an industrialist, Apostle Safo built a multi-purpose drum machine , amplifiers and speakers and other musical accessories.

Meanwhile, the Union has also expressed its sincerest thanks to Dr Ernest Sarpong of Sarpong Ventures and chairman of the UTV Board of Directors for his support for the industry. At a meeting with the business magnate, a delegation of musicians led by the MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kuffour commended Dr Sarpong for his continued support for the music industry and the role of UTV is playing in promoting music made in Ghana. On his part, Dr Sarpong assured the Union of his continued support for the industry and applauded the leadership of the Union for its innovative leadership.

Members of the delegation were Rev Fiifi Khan Agyarkwaa, Administrator, Naa Amanua of Wulomei, Bob Pinodo, the Showmaster of Africa, J. V. Owusu, National Welfare Officer and Nana Yeboah of Kakaiku No 2 Band.

At the recent MUSIGA Grand Ball, the Union honoured three personalities for their support for the music industry in Ghana. They are Apostle Kwadwo Safo of Kristo Asafo, Dr Ernest Sarpong of Sarpong Ventures and Dr Kwabena Duffour former Finance Minister and Governor of the Bank of Ghana.

Source: B&FT online| Ghana 

Kantanka Multipurpose Electric Incubator III : This is an upgrade version of the Kantanka incubator II. It has 600 egg capacity. It is fully automated to carry out the hatching process to the end. 

It is fully automated to carry out the hatching process to the end. Human interference is not needed meaning the poultry farmer can relax and spend time on other activities while the Kantanka Incubator III handles fully the hatching of the eggs.

It has a standby power supply to support in the event of power outage. It also made of wood. The Kantanka incubator III is multipurpose so it can hatch different types of eggs. 

ENTERPRISE54-Ghana was the first country in Africa to gain independence in 1957 and has been bless with natural resources like gold, diamonds, and silver to name a few.

The country has in return blessed the world with so many bright minds that have transformed many industries and fields. The first black United Nations Secretary General was Kofi Annan, a Ghanaian born in Kumasi the Ashanti  Region.

The man I am taking about is Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo. He is a clergy man who was born on 26th at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

He founded Kristo Asafo Mission Of Ghana in 1971, partly to win souls for God but also to challenge all human beings to produce all their technological needs to enjoy a better life on earth. Today he owns large farms that produces palm oil, cocoa, cassava, pineapples and chili pepper.He also pwns the Kristo Asafo Schools which run from nursery level to Senior High school. He also founded The Great KOSA Herbal Clinic.

Heads of various institutions and university vice chancellors and lecturers, ministers of state, paramount chiefs and all general public came to this yearly exhibition with admiration. The chairman of the occasion was Dr. Osei K. darkwa, President of Ghana Telecom University and in his welcome address he talked about how no nation can improve their status quo without technological advancement.

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The Kantanka automobile are subjected to series of rigorous vehicle tests to ensure they are perfectly engineered, safe and comfortable. The company also make use of Quality Control Systems to ensure compliance with local and international standards.  The founder of the company mentioned that during his key note speech that the company would also commercialize their saloon cars and add buses before the close of 2015. He also spoke about the the need of mediation and spirituality in coming up with ground breaking solutions to problems. 

The Minister of Trade Dr Ekow Spio Gabrah was also in attendance, during his speech he promised that his ministry would be the "first customers" of the Kantanka brand of cars when they are produced in commercial quantities. The president of Ghana John Mahama recently launched a Made-in-Ghana committee, chaired by Dr Gabrah to champion the production of Made in Ghana goods. The minister said the successes of the Apostle is a testimony that a black man can be a master of his own affairs.

Editor's Note: This piece first appeared on iAfrican and was written by Raindorf Owusu, Oasis Websoft founder, software and website developer, writer

Modern KOSA company producers of Kantanka brand vehicles will like to collaborate from any well meaning car manufacturing company in Europe to join hands to set up a stronger foot print in the automobile industry in Ghana, West Africa  and Africa. Apostle Safo believes that if we challenge ourselves to commit our natural economic resources into research, the human being no matter where he finds himself on this planet can produce most of his technology needs.

The Founder and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka (Dr), has called on the National Service Secretariat  (NSS) to post engineering and technology graduates to the Kantanka Automobile Company, a subsidiary of the Modern KOSA Company Limited.

Situated at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, Apostle Safo Kantanka said the company was adequately resourced and prepared to train and equip students with needed skills for the job market as they undertake their national service.

Eagle Summit Africa has named the Kantanka Group as the most innovative company for the year 2014.

At an event which was held at the Zenith University College on Saturday, November 1st under the theme: Africa's Rise, the Role of a Contemporary Africa, the Founder of the Kantanka Automobile Group was adjudged the trend setter for the year, as Kwadwo Safo, the Chairman of the group received the award on behalf of his father, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo whose immense contribution towards the rise of Africa through technological innovation: among them the Kantanka range of vehicles, was tauted.

The citation accompanying the award to the Kantanka Group read: As a legend in entrepreneurial activities on the continent, the Kantanka Group has led and pioneered lots of innovative works in the various sectors with distinction. The technological advancement being displayed by this company is very laudable and a great achievement not for the company alone but the continent at large. We believe this will go a long way to open more doors for investors and young innovations and through this. Africa is really proud of the Kantanka Group and we hope to continue witnessing the excellence you have being demonstrating. Congratulations.

Sources:Prince Obimpeh-Peacefmonline.com

The leader and founder of Kristo Asafo Mission, Dr Apostle Kwadwo Safo has called on Ghanaians to ensure total peace in the upcoming general elections. He said Ghanaians do not have anywhere to go in event of war or mayhem in the country. Dr Apostle Kwadwo Safo stated this when he celebrated his birthday at Mpota in Gomoa West District of the Central Region. The ceremony was attended by thousands of people which included politicians, chiefs, opinion leaders, church members as well as loved ones.