As part of its continued commitment to education, digital inclusion, and talent development, Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has committed to a broader, long-term partnership with the University of Ghana.

The bank donated 20 brand-new laptops to the University of Ghana in support of the Vice Chancellor’s “One Student, One Laptop” (1S1L) Initiative. The donation ceremony was held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the University of Ghana campus.

This forms part of efforts aimed at equipping the next generation with technological tools and opportunities for academic and professional success.

It aligns with Access Bank’s corporate social responsibility agenda, which emphasises digital equity, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth.

Speaking on the gesture, Executive Director of Wholesale Banking at Access Bank Ghana, James Bruce, said the bank remains committed to the development of future leaders through education and innovation.

“We believe that technology is the cornerstone of education in today’s digital age. By supporting the 1S1L initiative, Access Bank is not only enabling learning but also empowering the future workforce of Ghana. This donation and commitment to student development reaffirms our commitment to youth development, digital equity, and education as a driver of socio-economic transformation,” he noted.

In addition to the donation, Access Bank Ghana unveiled a comprehensive suite of value propositions and long-term commitments to the University of Ghana community.

The bank will provide internship and national service placements to help students acquire relevant skills and work experience.

Through the bank’s Access Women Network, it will also institute a five-year Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award for the top three female students, each receiving $500 and branded souvenirs.

Furthermore, the bank will offer internship opportunities to 30 students per semester (sixty annually) across various departments.

Students from the University of Ghana will also receive preferential consideration during Access Bank’s entry-level recruitment exercises.

The bank will actively participate in career fairs and facilitate CV clinics, mock interviews, and professional development seminars.

Access Bank will collaborate with the University on joint CSR initiatives and provide academic sponsorship for the top three undergraduate students in Banking & Finance, Humanities, and Insurance.

Guest lectures and industry workshops will be conducted by seasoned bank professionals to offer real-world perspectives.

Additionally, brand ambassadorship opportunities will be provided to students to enhance their leadership skills and extracurricular engagement.

To deepen student-alumni connections, Access Bank will also facilitate engagements between students and the university’s alumni currently working within the Bank.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the University, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, expressed her appreciation for the bank’s holistic approach to student empowerment.

She applauded Access Bank for its dedication to student development and highlighted the University’s support for the Bank’s interventions.

Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo further described the collaboration as a key step in training excellent human capital for the nation and the continent at large.

In continuation of its strategic intent to be a leading sustainability-focused Bank, Access Bank continues to invest in the communities it operates in, delivering superior value to customers and other stakeholders.

These investments, together with its sustainability commitment to impact lives now and in the future, have earned Access Bank enviable industry awards and recognitions, including the 2024 Most Innovative Bank for Community Development by Global Finance Awards, the International Finance Award for Most Innovative Women Empowerment, and Most Innovative Bank for Community Engagement, all in 2023.