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Consolidated Bank Ghana donates textbooks to Adaklu-Vodze Basic School
The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has donated textbooks to the Adaklu-Vodze Basic School in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region, to encourage children to cultivate the habit of reading at an early stage to promote their education.
Presenting the books, the Managing Director (MD) of the CBG, Dr Naomi Wolali Kwetey, said the Bank was not only concentrating on financial activities but also committed to the education of children at the basic level.
Dr Kwetey explained that the objective of CBG was to build a strong foundation for children at the basic level of education, particularly to promote the culture of reading among pupils to enable them to engage in a meaningful academic journey.
She stressed that CBG believed that literacy was the foundation on which children built their dreams, therefore the Bank was making conscious efforts to ensure an effective education of children through improved reading abilities that would influence their future.
She said “by providing our children with resources, we support their educational development and instil a sense of pride in their own stories and our shared history,” she stressed.
Dr Kwetey therefore asked pupils to learn hard, and read regularly to let their imaginations run with them, saying it was important to take their lessons seriously to enable them to become responsible adults in future.
Receiving the items, the head teacher of Adaklu-Vodze Basic School, Mr Edward Dzidza, thanked the management of CBG for the gesture, and said the textbooks would definitely promote quality teaching and learning in the school.
Mr Dzidza explained that the school did not have adequate reading materials, compelling two or three pupils to share one textbook, and was happy that the 700 reading materials provided for the school would ensure that each child would get access to one textbook.
From Samuel Agbewode, Adakul- Vodze
President John Dramani Mahama joined the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim community at the Black Star Square for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
In his address, the President underscored that Eid represents not only a moment of celebration but also a call to sustain the values of discipline, sacrifice, and compassion cultivated during Ramadan. He urged Ghanaians to carry forward the spirit of the holy month in their daily interactions, promoting unity, tolerance, and mutual respect.
President Mahama reaffirmed government’s commitment to inclusive national development, emphasizing that efforts are being made to ensure that progress reaches every part of the country. He noted that national development requires a shared responsibility between government and citizens.
Highlighting Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony, the President described the nation as a shining example of peaceful coexistence and called on all citizens to safeguard this unity by rejecting division and fostering national cohesion.
The National Chief Imam commended the President for his leadership and fulfillment of commitments to the Ghanaian people, and offered prayers for his continued strength, wisdom, and success. He further called on all government appointees to support the President in advancing policies aimed at improving the lives of citizens.
The President also extended his warm wishes to all Muslims in Ghana on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr and prayed for continued peace, stability, and prosperity for the nation.
The Government of Ghana says it will engage authorities in Burkina Faso following the West African country’s recent ban on the export of fresh tomatoes.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry confirmed in a press release that the ban, which took effect on March 16, 2026, has prompted Ghana to open discussions with its neighbours to find a mutually beneficial solution.
The government said the talks will involve relevant state institutions and aim to address concerns surrounding the suspension while protecting the interests of Ghanaian traders and consumers.
The ministry urged tomato traders to remain calm as efforts are underway to secure an amicable resolution.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to boosting local tomato production through the “Feed Ghana” and “Feed the Industry” programmes.
These initiatives it said are designed to increase domestic output to meet market demand and reduce reliance on imports.
By: Jacob Aggrey
