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FirstBank Ghana has strengthened its commitment to healthcare and education with a GH₵80,000 donation to the Rotary Club of Accra Ring Road Central in support of its child-focused projects.
The donation, raised by the bank’s staff, was presented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, Mr Victor Yaw Asante, to the President of the Rotary Club of Accra Ring Road Central, Mr Henry Lamptey, at a ceremony in Accra.
The funds will be channelled into flagship Rotary initiatives, including the provision of four incubators to neonatal units at selected health institutions. The incubators are intended to improve the survival and care of premature and critically ill newborns. In addition, the support will contribute to refurbishing ICT laboratories at the Abossey Okai Anglican Basic School and the Mataheko Cluster of Basic Schools, providing pupils with interactive and engaging digital learning opportunities.
Mr Asante underlined the bank’s commitment to supporting national development beyond its core financial services. “At FirstBank, our purpose goes beyond banking; it is about making a lasting impact in the lives of people and communities. Supporting children’s health and education is central to building a stronger future for Ghana. This donation by our staff reflects our collective belief that every child deserves the opportunity to live, learn, and thrive. Whether it is ensuring that preterm babies survive their earliest days or giving young learners access to modern technology, we are committed to being a partner in national development,” he said.
Mr Lamptey expressed deep gratitude to FirstBank Ghana and its employees, describing the support as a lifeline for vulnerable groups. “We are deeply grateful to FirstBank Ghana and its staff for standing with us. This donation will directly touch the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our society: pre-term babies who need incubators to survive and schoolchildren who need ICT labs to prepare for the future. When corporate Ghana partners with Rotary, the result is sustainable solutions that change lives,” he said.
The contribution adds to FirstBank’s broader record of investing in healthcare and education through sustainable partnerships. The bank has in the past supported the Rotary Club of Accra Ring Road Central to construct a modern hospital at Berekuso in the Akuapim South Municipality, a facility designed to serve thousands of residents.
In education, FirstBank has consistently advanced initiatives that expand access and opportunity, especially in underserved communities. From providing ICT resources to backing literacy and skills development, the bank continues to prepare Ghana’s young people for future challenges.
FirstBank Ghana, a subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has built on its parent company’s 130-year heritage to position itself as a key player in driving socio-economic growth. By combining banking services with community investment, the institution aims to deliver lasting impact across sectors.