Fidelity Bank supports University of Ghana’s ‘One Student, One Laptop’ initiative

Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the University of Ghana in support of the University’s “One Student, One Laptop” initiative, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to advancing digital access and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

The donation was presented during a visit by Fidelity Bank’s Managing Director, Julian Kingsley Opuni, and his team to the University of Ghana, following an earlier engagement between the bank and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, aimed at deepening collaboration between the two institutions.

Speaking at the presentation, Mr Opuni noted that the donation fulfilled a commitment made during the bank’s earlier visit to the University, where both institutions discussed ways to create meaningful impact for students and the broader Ghanaian economy.

“Last year we paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor to explore how we could deepen our relationship and identify opportunities for collaboration that create real impact,” Mr Opuni said. 

“One of the key initiatives the Vice-Chancellor highlighted was the ‘One Student, One Laptop’ programme, which stood out as an important priority. As a Ghanaian bank whose fortunes are closely tied to the growth of this country, we see education as a critical investment. 

Universities like the University of Ghana play a central role in shaping the future leadership of the country, and we believe supporting initiatives like this is part of how we contribute to that journey,” he added.

He also indicated that Fidelity Bank and the University were working toward finalising a Memorandum of Understanding that would create structured internship opportunities for University of Ghana students at the bank.

“We are keen to work with the University on internship programmes that allow some of the most promising students to gain practical experience within the bank,” Mr Opuni stated.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank for honouring its commitment and supporting the University’s efforts to equip students with the tools they need for the modern learning environment.

“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Fidelity Bank, you visited us last year and we had a productive conversation about possible areas of collaboration.