Cape Coast: The Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has made a significant contribution to education by donating 700 books to St. Francis Catholic Primary mixed School in Cape Coast. This initiative is part of the bank's ongoing efforts to promote literacy as a component of its corporate social responsibility.
According to Ghana News Agency, the donation embodies the bank's CSR initiative themed 'Formative Learning with CBG.' In 2024, CBG implemented a three-pronged strategy focusing on health, education, and community development. After executing projects in various regions, the current focus is on enhancing literacy at the basic education level in the Central, Western, Volta, Greater Accra, and Ashanti Regions.
The books, comprising storybooks and 'My First Copy Books' from Book One to Book Three, were sourced from the Ghana Publishing Company and Afram Publications Limited. This initiative contributes to building a knowledgeable future workforce and supports Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims at ensuring quality education in Ghana.
Dr. Naomi Kwetey, Managing Director of CBG, spearheaded the book presentation and emphasized the significance of education and the bank's commitment to fostering early learning. She highlighted the transformative potential of reading and how it empowers children to shape their future.
Dr. Kwetey also commended the teachers at St. Francis for their role in nurturing young minds and encouraged them to continue fostering a love for reading among students. During the event, she engaged with pupils in classrooms, reading passages from the donated books.
Ms. Juliana Mensah, Headteacher of St. Francis Catholic Primary mixed School, expressed gratitude for the donation, acknowledging its importance in aiding children's understanding in various subjects. She noted that each child would receive a book to take home, with follow-up classroom discussions to ensure effective use.
Manuela Nana Ama Larbi, a class six pupil, conveyed appreciation on behalf of her peers, promising to utilize the books effectively and make the bank proud.
