Fidelity Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming educational opportunities in underserved communities with the inauguration of a fully renovated six-unit classroom block for the Atampuurum B KG/Primary School in the Bolgatanga Municipality. 

The project, undertaken under the bank’s flagship Orange Impact Initiative, marks the 11th school to benefit since the programme’s launch in 2022.

The school, which previously faced severe infrastructural challenges, including a leaking roof, unfinished walls, and a lack of proper furniture, has been completely renovated into a safe and conducive learning environment. 

New facility

The new facility includes an office, a staff common room, and a library, which has made students move from having lessons under trees into fully-equipped classrooms.

The existing 11-unit washroom facilities were also refurbished, and this has significantly improved hygiene standards and contributed to a more dignified and conducive learning environment.

Highlighting the significance of the project, the Branch Sales and Service Manager for Bolga Post, Issahaku Ibrahim, said, “When we first visited Atampuurum in 2022, we saw young children learning under harsh conditions and teachers striving against the odds.

“Today, we are handing over not just a school building, but a sanctuary for dreams, a place where curiosity and potential can truly flourish.

“This is the heart of our Orange Impact Initiative, ensuring that no child is denied the dignity of proper education. We are proud to be here for your journey,” he said.

Inclusive development

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Bolgatanga, Roland Atanga, praised Fidelity Bank for its commitment to inclusive development, noting that the school would have a lasting impact on the community.

The headteacher, staff, and community elders expressed gratitude to the bank’s Managing Director, Julian Opuni, for honouring the occasion with a citation and traditional gifts as a symbol of their appreciation.

The Orange Impact Initiative is Fidelity Bank’s flagship educational corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative dedicated to upgrading infrastructure and access for marginalised schools across Ghana.

Since its inception in 2022, the initiative has benefited 10 schools nationwide, including Duose D/A Primary School, Mamprobi Ebenezer 4, Okogyeasuo MA Basic School, Fodome Kordzeto M/A Primary & JHS, Nyameyekrom M/A KG and Primary, Accra Royal JHS, AbbeyKorpe DA Basic School, Techiman Baptist Basic School, Pakyi Banko M/A Basic School, and the Tesano Cluster of Schools, which received an e-library earlier this year.

With the inauguration of Atampuurum B KG/Primary School, Fidelity Bank has once again demonstrated that sustainable impact goes beyond banking to touching lives, empowering communities, and shaping Ghana’s future through education.