{
  "id": 14982169,
  "title": "St. Joseph the Worker Credit Union hits 44,800 clients, ranking 3rd in Ashanti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/st-joseph-the-worker-credit-union-hits-44-800-clients-ranking-3rd-in-14982169",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:11:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/st-joseph-the-worker-credit-union-hits-44800-clients-ranking-3rd-in-ashanti/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The St. Joseph the Worker Credit Union, a co-operative financial institution, has experienced considerable growth, with the number of its clients reaching over 44,800 as of 2025. Ranked third in the Ashanti Region and 19th in the country by the Ghana Co-operative Credit Unions Association (CUA), the organization continues to make a substantial impact on its members' lives through share acquisition, a strong culture of savings, and financial empowerment.\n\nDuring the Credit Union's 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Mamponteng, Kwabre East Municipality, Board Chairman Dr. Robert Kusi Acheampong praised members for their savings habits but emphasized the need to enhance their share capital. He encouraged more members to meet the minimum share requirement to become full members and fully benefit from the cooperative model, which prioritizes members at its core.\n\nThe AGM served as a platform for members, shareholders, and management to evaluate the Credit Union's performance and discuss its future direction. Dr. Acheampong appealed to members who have benefited from the Union's loan facilities to fulfill their repayment obligations and adhere to repayment schedules, to avoid legal actions from management and the Board.\n\nMs. Shirley Serwaa Bernie, the General Manager of the Union, highlighted the Credit Union's commitment to financial literacy and fostering responsible saving habits among members. She assured that the credit union will continue to enhance its services and support members in their pursuit of financial independence.\n\nDuring the event, active and dedicated members were rewarded with television sets for their contributions to the Credit Union's success. The organization remains committed to promoting financial resilience and securing future opportunities for its members amidst economic challenges.",
  "summary": "The St. Joseph the Worker Co-operative Credit Union has made significant financial gains over the last year, recording an increase in the number of client subscriptions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}