05 Dec 2017

President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama on Tuesday (December 5) gave a truck-loads of food hampers and toiletries to the Botswana Defence Force, Botswana Police Services and the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

The foodstuffs, including rice, soft-drinks, biscuits, canned beans, milk, bottled water, tea, sweets as well as toiletries were donated by Choppies Superstores to Lady Khama Charitable Trust.

The foodstuffs and toiletries is meant for army and police officers who will be on duty during the festive period, as well as patients that will be in government hospitals during the same period.

President Khama said the donation showed appreciation to the work done by members of Botswana Defence Force and Botswana Police Service in providing security to the nation during the festive season.

“This is the journey that demonstrates appreciation, it is a journey and a day we remember and bring joy.

We appreciate the work done by members of the Botswana Defence Force and members of the Botswana Police Service during the festive season.

It is a day where we remember those who will not be with their families because they will be in hospitals,” he said.

To Choppies he said, ‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your gesture in indicating that you will continue with us on this journey’.

Choppies chief executive officer, Mr Ramachandran Ottapathu said they would continue to support the charitable activities undertaken by Lady Khama Charitable Trust.

Commissioner of Botswana Police Service, Mr Keabetswe Makgophe commended President Khama for his generosity, which has touched the lives of many Batswana.

He said the donation of food hampers to soldiers and police officers demonstrated the importance President Khama attached to the welfare of the people.

“As beneficiary organisations we can attest to the happiness that these hampers bring.

It really takes a lot of sacrifice for one to commit to the provision of safety and security during the festive season.

The annual hampers therefore come at an opportune time and they continue to inspire our operatives as our services are most needed during this busy period,” Mr Makgophe said. BOPA