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By Mildred Siabi-Mensah, GNA 

Essikado (W/R), Aug. 17, GNA – The MTN Ghana
has presented a cheque for GHC 7,000, some assorted liquor and credit cards to
the Omanhene of the Essikado Traditional Area to aid in the celebration of this
year’s Kuntum festival.

The donation from MTN had become an annual
ritual in support of the traditional area to remember their roots and relive
history for the learning and admiration of the younger generation.

Mr Prince Owusu Nyarko, Senior Manager,
South West Business District of MTN during the presentation, said the
management of MTN believes in the tenets of upholding values, culture and
heritage through the celebration of festivals.

He said festivals, have a lots to offer in
terms of information and the transfer of traditional values.

Mr Nyarko said MTN has its roots from
Africa-South Africa and it is only prudent that much attention was paid by the
company in unleashing the rich history of the African to inform development.

The MTN would support the organization of a
Masquerade Carnival, a MoMo fair and a community football gala to round up the
month long celebration.

Mr Nyarko said the donation also signified
the brand loyalty the company had enjoyed over the years from the natives of
the Essikado Traditional Area.

Nana Kobina Nketsia V, Omanahen of the
Essikado Traditional Area, alluded to the continual support of the MTN Ghana
towards the sustainability of the festival across the country.

He said the Paramouncy was impressed with
the various innovations of the company particularly MTN’s Mobile Money services
that have given hope to the unbanked sector of the economy.

GNA


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