By D.I.
Laary, GNA
Lawra (UW), GNA – Mobile telecommunication
giant MTN Ghana has presented a cheque for GH¢7,000.00, drinks hamper and
assorted MTN souvenirs to support the Kobine Festival celebration by the chiefs
and people of Lawra traditional area in the Upper West Region.
Officials of the leading Ghanaian teleco also
gave out MTN recharge cards valued at GH¢ 500.00 and supported key activities
of the festival including; a grand durbar, inter community football gala and
Cultural Heritage Day among others.
The theme for this year’s celebration is:
“Uniting for the Development of our Municipality through Culture and Quality
Education”.
Mr Nii Adotey Mingle, the Northern Sector
General Manager of MTN Ghana, who made the presentation ahead of the festival
climax commended the chiefs and people for showcasing their rich and diverse
cultural heritage that nurtured peace and unity.
“We congratulate you all especially, Naa
Puewele Karbo II, [Paramount Chief of Lawra Traditional Area] on this special
and memorable occasion as you seek to showcase your rich and diverse cultural
heritage while fostering peace and unity among your people.
“We are also happy to support this and other
festivals because it gives us the opportunity to showcase our rich culture and
help in promoting domestic tourism”.
Mr Mingle acknowledged contributions of the
people of Upper West to the growth and success of MTN as the top
telecommunication company in the country.
“MTN acknowledges you our traditional leaders
as key development partners contributing not only to the growth of our business
but the nation at large,” he said.
He expressed the hope that the relationship
between MTN and the chiefs and people of Lawra that had been nurtured close to
a decade would further deepen.
In addition to the contribution, MTN also
promoted various life enriching products and services on its network including
Sunday Special, MTN Jara, Magic Number, Akwaaba Promo, EVD Promo and Mobile
Money services.
GNA