By Sola Ogundipe

Master Barry Joel Adefisuka, who emerged winner of the Nordica Fertility Centre Babies’ Picture Competition, was recently hosted, along with his parents to a spectacular tour of Accra, Ghana.

The competition, held in line with the leading assisted conception centre’s philosophy of completing families, was also to mark its 12th year anniversary and to present a unique opportunity to clients to bond with their families.

The competition that was hosted on Facebook was open to all families who submitted pictures of their babies aged under two years.

At the end of the widely promoted and keen competition that ran for four weeks from April 1 through April 29, 2015, over 100 entries were received from across the country, Barry Joel Adefisuka emerged the winning baby with more than 2,500 likes.

As winner of the overall prize, the Adefusikas, went on a 3-day all-expenses paid trip to Accra, Ghana.

On their first day in Accra, the Adefusika family visited the Akuapim rane, the botanical gardens and markets, a cocoa farm including a bead workshop factory, They proceeded to the National Museum of Ghana showcasing the rich culture of the coastal city. To experience the African open market lifestyle the Ghanaian way, the family visited the sprawling Makola Market Accra in search of traditional fabrics and accessories.

The family visited the Accra Mall and also experienced the African leadership heritage when they went to see the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, known as the father of pan-Africanism movement by his tremendous contribution to the struggle of African independence.

Other places visited included the Kwame Nkrumah Museum, the Independence Square and Aburi Craft and Gardens.

At the Teteh Quarshie Cocoa, a cool retreat from the city, led them to visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana’s most beautiful garden that offers Accra’s rich collections of tropical flora which attracts birds and butterflies.

Before departing Accra, the Adefusika’s who described the experience as unforgettable, went around the city socialising with the locals and other tourists.