Vivo Energy Ghana Plc has donated a variety of items essential for a successful start to the school year, including stationery, school bags, bottles of water, water bottles, natural juice, and biscuits to be distributed across various districts and regional education directorates.

The donation which is in line with Vivo Energy’s commitment to fostering quality education, comes in support of the Ghana Education Service's (GES) “My First Day at School” initiative.

This initiative which aims to provide a warm welcome to new entrants to Kindergarten1 (KG1) and those transitioning to Basic one, received the boost with the donation of the essential educational supplies from the Shell licensee on Wednesday, September 11.

The supplies will ensure that young learners are well-equipped as they embark on their educational journey.

The “My First Day at School” initiative is an annual programme organised by the GES to create a positive and supportive environment for children beginning their formal education.

By providing these educational supplies, Vivo Energy Ghana said it is helping to ensure that students have the resources needed to succeed from day one.

Speaking at the brief ceremony, Mr. Jean-Michel Arlandis, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, highlighted the importance of the donation.

"Education is the foundation for a brighter future, and we are proud to support the Ghana Education Service since 2019 in welcoming young learners to school. We believe that by supporting these young pupils through education, we are helping them grow and take ownership of their lives.

“Our contribution is part of our broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to supporting quality education in Ghana, and we hope that the items will help these children start their educational journey on the right foot", he said.

Madam Constance Baaba Boateng, Regional Basic Education Coordinator of the Ghana Education Service commended Vivo Energy Ghana for their continuous support of the “My first Day at School” initiative year-on-year.

“Vivo Energy Ghana’s commitment to quality education is remarkable and worth emulating. We have come once again as collaborators to help put smiles on the faces of Ghanaian children”, she said.

Vivo Energy Ghana said its support for the initiative aligns perfectly with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.

“This donation also underscores the company’s dedication to making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates.  As the new school year begins, Vivo Energy Ghana looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Ghana Education Service and other stakeholders to further the cause of quality education for all children in Ghana.”