Scancom Ghana Limited, operators of MTN mobile network, has presented a cheque for GH¢80,000 and assorted items to the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, in connection with the 10th anniversary of his enstoolment.
The items were assorted MTN souvenirs and press advertisement.
The company also pledged to support the corporate Guardian magazine, the grand durbar and the marathon race which are part of the activities marking the anniversary.
Presenting the items, the Chief Marketing Manager of MTN Ghana, Mr George Andah, said the presentation was in fulfilment of the corporate social responsibility of the company.
The items were received by the Benkumhene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Osabarima Awuah Kotoko II, on behalf of the Okyenhene.
The Communications Manager of MTN, Ms Mawuena Dumor, said the company recognised the pivotal role that chiefs played in Ghana’s development and noted that it was happy to be associated with the 10th anniversary of the enstoolment of the Okyenhene.
She said MTN saw the Okyenhene as the embodiment of relevant indigenous knowledge that provided solutions to contemporary challenges such as sustainable development, climate change and HIV and AIDS.
She said the Okyenhene had been instrumental in environmental education, leading to the establishment of a University College of Agriculture and Environment.
Ms Dumor also applauded the Okyenhene for being revered among the poor and disadvantaged, civil society organisations and politicians.
Osagyefo Ofori Panin thanked MTN for its donation and generosity.
He said the chiefs and the people of Akyem Abuakwa were appreciative of the efforts of MTN towards the development of the traditional area and appealed to other organisations to emulate the example.
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