Dr. Naomi Kwetey ( R ) presenting the books to the representative of Winneba Primary School
The Consolidated Bank Ghana has launched a book donation drive in the Winneba district as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The Managing Director of CBG, Dr. Naomi Kwetey, speaking during a brief ceremony said the gesture was to build on the bank’s 2024 CSR initiatives which focused on health, education, and community development.
She noted that following the same path, the CBG is prioritising education, with a specific emphasis on enhancing literacy during formative yearsin selected basic schools in the Central, Western, Volta, Greater Accra, and Ashanti regions.
She stated that, the programme aims to address foundational literacy challenges while promoting traditional Ghanaian culture among students.
“We have carefully selected deprived schools in these regions to maximize impact”.
Through this initiative, she said CBG aims to contribute to developing a more informed and knowledgeable workforce, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.
Dr. Kwetey emphasised that, CBG believes in the transformative power that reading can have, “so we are sowing seeds of knowledge that will flourish in the minds of our children, we are investing in the dreams and aspirations of each child,” she said.
She encouraged the students to embrace knowledge wholeheartedly and develop the confidence to pursue their aspirations.
“Remember, every great dreamer started as a reader, and the knowledge you gain today will empower you to shape your future,” she added.
Dr. Kwetey also urged the teachers and educators to encourage their students to read, explore, celebrate their curiosity and foster a culture where learning is a cherished value.
The Winneba Primary school authorities expressed their heartfelt appreciation to CBG for the investment in the lives of the pupils.
By Janet Odei Amponsah