The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has lent a helping hand to the Ayawaso East Municipality in the Greater Accra Region by donating items worth thousands of Ghana cedis. 

The items included two tricycles that will be instrumental in addressing the municipality’s sanitation challenges.

To address these pressing sanitation challenges, including indiscriminate dumping and littering, which contribute to environmental pollution and health risks, as well as insufficient waste collection and disposal facilities, the GIA, as part of its corporate social responsibility to mark the 2025 Insurance Awareness Month Celebrations, expressed their support to the community in which they operate.

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Ayawaso East Municipality, Abdul Ganiyu Ibrahim, expressed his gratitude to the GIA for their thoughtful gesture in helping to improve sanitation in the area.

He explained that the municipality was currently facing difficulties in maintaining clean frontages and drainage systems, and these tricycles will be valuable assets to charting this worthy cause.

He also highlighted the municipality’s active engagement in various initiatives to address sanitation issues, such as stakeholder consultations, clean-up exercises, and educational programs.

These efforts aim at enhancing waste management, reducing health risks associated with poor sanitation, and creating a cleaner environment for residents.

Accra, the capital city of Ghana, is grappling with significant waste management challenges due to rapid urbanization, population growth, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues have led to environmental degradation, health hazards, and pollution.

A Member of the GIA Board and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serene Insurance Company Ltd., Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, emphasized the importance of educating the general public about their rights and expectations when dealing with insurance companies.

She explained that the GIA aimed at addressing the issue of clients not knowing their rights, which often leads to disputes during claims handling processes.

She added that the Association had dedicated a specific period to educate the public about real insurance issues and improve their understanding.

Addressing public perception and trust issues, Mrs Boampong clarified that the main issue is not necessarily about trust but rather a lack of knowledge about the dos and don’ts of insurance. 

This is why the GIA has dedicated a whole month to educating the general public on matters of insurance.