As part of activities lined up for the yuletide, the Air Wives Organisation (AWO) has opened the Christmas Street Bazaar at the Air Force market, Burma Camp on Friday 8 December 2023.

The annual outdoor event which is scheduled to take place from 8 – 17 December, seeks to create a platform where vendors, shoppers as well as residents of Burma Camp and its environs interact and do business.

Delivering her welcome address, President of AWO, Mrs Fanny Agyen-Frempong commended the Air wives, vendors and sponsors for their commitment and hard work in ensuring the successful planning of the event for the third year running.

 Mrs Fanny Agyen-Frempong further expressed her gratitude to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe and the Commander Air Force Base Accra, Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong for their immense support over the years.

In her speech, the Guest of Honour and Patron of AWO, Mrs Rosette Okyere Bekoe stated that, the event was not just a showcase of products but an avenue to create business connections and celebrate the skills and talents exhibited by the Air wives and vendors.

“Through this initiative, we aim to empower Air wives by providing them with a platform to develop their entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance and above all serve as an income generation system to support the family”, she added.

Mrs Bekoe also used the opportunity to encourage personnel, residents of Burma Camp and all and sundry to patronize the wares being exhibited by vendors and also to fully participate in the rest of activities earmarked for the festive season.

This year’s street bazaar has seen tremendous improvement as the number of vendors have increased compared to that of the previous year; with additional stands such as Electrotroland Ghana Ltd, Voltic Ghana Ltd, Accra Brewery Ltd, Cocoa Processing Company, Clothing, Eatery and an expanded Children Fun Arena.