Esteban Mawutor Amegashitsi presenting the cheque to Evans Hokey
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned financial institution, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fostering youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
The bank has contributed a generous sum of GH¢ 147,614 to Enactus CKT-UTAS, as a support package for three students who represented Ghana at the prestigious Enactus World Cup 2023 Competition held in the Netherlands from October 17 to 20, 2023.
This global event showcases the sustainable entrepreneurial projects initiated by university students who are making a remarkable and positive impact on the world.
The three exceptional students, Zakaria Najlau, Ibrahim Hamdia, and Abudu Eulalia, are presenting two innovative projects that address pressing challenges associated with e-waste and rice waste in Ghana.
Their first project, Project Waste Tech, ingeniously converts e-waste into poultry incubators, offering a solution that empowers poultry farmers to enhance their productivity and income. The second project, Project EcoHack, transforms rice husks and straw into eco-friendly flywheel sheets for furniture and acoustics, effectively reducing environmental pollution and creating value-added products.
Expressing her gratitude to Fidelity Bank, Ms. Najlau, the team leader, praised Fidelity Bank for their substantial support, which came at a crucial juncture, bolstering their confidence and enabling them to take their innovations to a global audience.
Corporate and Internal Communications Manager of Fidelity Bank, Esteban Mawutor Amegashitsi, who presented the cheque underlined the Bank’s pride in supporting students who demonstrate creativity, leadership, and social responsibility through their projects.
He emphasized the bank’s belief in empowering young entrepreneurs who address real-world issues and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
“We are impressed by the ingenuity and passion of these students… We hope that their projects will inspire other young people to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and create a positive impact in the world,” Mr. Amegashitsi affirmed.
Programs Manager of Enactus Ghana, Evans Hokey, extended his heartfelt gratitude to Fidelity Bank for their generous gesture.
By Jamila Akweley Okertchiri