It was all joy at Mataheko ‘1’ Basic School as a team from ASA Savings and Loans handed over a renovated 4-unit classroom block, donated two set of teachers chair and table, and distributed learning materials to 250 students of the school.

Handing over the renovated block and donations to the management of the school, the Branch Manageress for the Mataheko Business Center of ASA, Ms Sabina Sebigon, disclosed that the school was selected as a result of its deplorable nature during a visit last year. “This facelift we see here is the company’s commitment towards improving the communities in which it operates.” she added.

Mr Foster Akuffo, the Headteacher of the school expressed gratitude to management of ASA for coming over to support them. “ Indeed the school is one of the oldest in Greater-Accra but since its inception, it has not seen any major renovation so your support at this moment is timely.” He assured the team from ASA that the kind gesture will be put to good use to enhance teaching and learning.

Also at Omanjor MA ‘2’ Basic school, ASA Savings and Loans reaffirmed its commitment to supporting SDG-4, ‘Quality Education’ by handing over a renovated 3-unit classroom block.

The team led by the Sustainability Manager of ASA, Richard Nartey underscored the company’s contribution towards improving the quality of education in schools. He emphasized the importance of giving back to society and urged individuals and organizations to extend similar support to vulnerable schools not only in rural areas but also peri-urban communities that are densely populated.

The Area Manager of ASA, Mr Samir Sani during the handling over of the renovated block to the school’s administration, disclosed that this forms part of the company’s social responsibilities, and that the school was carefully selected due to high enrollments and the existing pressure on the available infrastructure.

He added that the company will continue to support the school to improve on teaching and learning outcomes.

The occasion was graced by Gifty Naana Addison, the Deputy Director in charge of monitoring and supervision of the Ga North Municipal Education Directorate, who admonished the staff and student body to keep the place tidy. She expressed gratitude to management of ASA for this timely intervention.”