Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has donated more than 700 Ghanaian-authored books to the Assorku Essaman Cluster of Schools in Takoradi.
The package included storybooks and "My First Copy Books" from Book One to Book Three.
The donation is part of the bank's flagship literacy campaign, “Formative Learning with CBG.”
The Managing Director of CBG LTD, Dr Naomi Worlali Kwetey, led the team that did the donation, and emphasised the bank's commitment to invest in early education and nurturing future leaders through reading.
She encouraged the pupils to fully utilise the books, viewing them as tools for empowerment in their future.
“We are not just donating books; we are investing in the dreams and futures of every child present. Every great dreamer started as a reader, and the knowledge you gain today will empower you to shape your future,” Dr Kwetey reiterated.
She also expressed appreciation to the teachers, acknowledging their vital role as partners in shaping young minds and building a more empowered society.
The headmistress of the school, Rita Baidoo, expressed gratitude to CBG, noting that the books would significantly impact the overall academic performance of the students.
Present at the event were the Deputy Managing Director of CBG, Sheila Azuntaba, and the Head of Corporate Communications, Mavis Frempong, who participated in classroom reading sessions with the pupils.
Dr Kwetey also took the opportunity to visit CBG branches in the Western and Central regions to familiarise herself with the staff there.
Formative Learning with CBG is an initiative that targets schools in underserved communities, supporting CBG’s corporate social responsibility strategy, which focuses on the pillars of education, health and community development.
The books distributed under the programme are locally sourced from the Ghana Publishing Company and Afram Publications Limited, ensuring culturally relevant and age-appropriate content.
The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education, supporting the bank’s role in fostering inclusive and equitable access to learning across Ghana.
