Akweley Laryea
First National Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion and responsible banking with a dedicated Financial Literacy Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), organised in partnership with the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD).
The maiden programme, held at the Conference Hall of the Ghana Federation of Persons with Disabilities in Accra, brought together over 40 participants who were taken through two of the Bank’s flagship financial literacy modules, “Understanding My Money” and “Growing My Money.”
The training was designed to empower participants with practical knowledge to make informed financial decisions and improve their economic wellbeing. It focused on effective money management, personal and business banking, savings and investment strategies aimed at helping PWDs build long-term financial security.
The initiative forms part of First National Bank’s broader strategy to make banking more accessible and inclusive, while promoting financial literacy among vulnerable groups.
Head of Retail Banking at First National Bank Ghana, Akweley Laryea, said the Bank believes true inclusion goes beyond access to banking services.“
At First National Bank Ghana, we believe that true financial inclusion goes beyond providing access to banking services. It means equipping everyone with the knowledge, confidence, and support they need to make informed financial decisions and achieve their goals.
This programme reflects our approach to ensuring that Persons with Disabilities are fully included in the economic opportunities our society offers,” she said.
She added that the Bank sees financial inclusion as a responsibility to its diverse customers and stakeholders.
“We are continuously enhancing our products, services, and employee capabilities to create a banking experience that is accessible, respectful, and empowering for all our customers,” Mrs. Laryea noted.
She pledged the Bank’s commitment to building a more inclusive financial ecosystem where every individual has the opportunity to participate, prosper, and achieve financial wellbeing.
The literacy programme follows a recent partnership between First National Bank and the GFD aimed at strengthening the Bank’s capacity to serve Persons with Disabilities more effectively.
Under the collaboration, the Bank hosted a specialised disability inclusion training for employees across all departments, facilitated by GFD’s disability inclusion experts. The session provided staff with practical guidance on interacting with and supporting customers with disabilities in an inclusive and respectful manner.
Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor at the GFD, Rebecca Nunoo, commended First National Bank for its proactive steps to advance accessibility and inclusion in the financial services sector.
“We are encouraged by First National Bank Ghana’s proactive approach, not only in educating our community on financial matters but also in investing in the capacity of its employees to better understand and support the unique needs of Persons with Disabilities. This is the type of partnership that creates lasting impact,” she said.
She stressed that sustained collaboration between the financial sector and disability advocacy organisations is critical to breaking down barriers and ensuring equitable participation in Ghana’s economy.
A Business Desk Report