Fidelity Bank, under its Orange Impact Initiative, has refurbished the Accra Royal Junior High School (JHS).
The project, which involved a comprehensive overhaul of the school’s infrastructure, will directly benefit 150 students and 12 teachers and forms part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR).
The renovated school now boasts a newly refurbished six-unit classroom block, a library, a headmistress’s office, a staff common room, a storeroom, renovated washrooms, a paved compound, and beautifully landscaped garden space.
These enhancements provide a much-improved learning environment for the students and staff of Accra Royal JHS.
A release from the bank said the initiative was part of its ongoing commitment to improving the education sector and ensuring that no child was left behind due to infrastructural limitations.
It is also in line with the bank’s missions to support SDG 4 (Quality Education) target 4.8, which seeks to build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all.
In his speech read on his behalf, the Deputy Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Atta Yeboah Gyan, emphasised the importance of creating a conducive learning environment.
“This story began two years ago when our team embarked on an ambitious journey to identify schools that were in dire need of our support. After assessing Accra Royal JHS, we knew we had to act swiftly and decisively.
“The poor state of the roofing and the worn-out nets posed numerous challenges that hampered both teaching and learning. It was evident to us that for learning to thrive, there had to be a change and that change is what we are here to celebrate today,” he said.
Other beneficiaries
The completion of the project marks a significant milestone for the Orange Impact Initiative, which provides various forms of support to schools in need.
Over the years, six other schools have benefited from the programme, including Duose D/A Primary School, Mamprobi Ebenezer 4, Okogyeasuo M/A Basic School, Fodome Kordzeto M/A Primary & JHS, Nyameyekrom M/A KG and Primary School, and AbbeyKorpe School.
The Headmistress of Accra Royal JHS, Madam Francesca Garbrah, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Fidelity Bank for making the transformation possible.
“We are here today to celebrate a milestone achievement. We want to thank everyone involved in making sure that this project becomes a reality.
“This moment marks the culmination of teamwork and hard work on the part of Fidelity Bank and those of us here at Accra Royal JHS,” she stated.
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