Absa Bank Ghana, through its Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Corporate Real Estate Solutions (CRES), and Procurement teams, has donated mathematical sets, exercise books, and other learning materials to two Junior High Schools in Apirede, a community in the Eastern Region.

The gesture forms part of the bank’s Citizenship and Colleague Volunteerism agenda, which supports academic development and promotes financial literacy in underserved areas.

Students from the beneficiary schools, Apirede Methodist Basic and Apirede Presby Basic, welcomed the donation with gratitude. Headteachers from both institutions noted its immediate and long-term value.

Isaac Ofori Awuku, headteacher of Apirede Methodist Basic School, remarked: “Today’s session has been impactful.

"The students are excited, and I believe this programme will teach them to manage even the little they have.

"As they progress to Senior High School and pursue subjects like business management, a foundation in financial literacy will be a great advantage.”

Emmanuel Ntsiful Opoku, headteacher of Apirede Presby Basic School, added that the training complemented the school’s social studies syllabus.

“This financial literacy training will help the students manage money wisely from an early age. It is a vital skill that will serve them well as they grow older. I believe this should become an annual event for schools in the region,” he said.

Both schools expressed appreciation to Absa Bank for its ongoing commitment to financial literacy, with Mr Opoku acknowledging the donation as one of the most impactful the schools have received.

Commenting on the initiative, Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Ghana, said: “At Absa, we believe that true empowerment begins with access to education, to opportunity, and to the skills that shape financial confidence.

"Through this initiative, we are investing in the mindset and potential of young people. Financial literacy is a life skill, and we are committed to making it part of the learning journey from an early age.”

Launched in May 2024, Absa Bank Ghana's Money Matters programme is a nationwide financial literacy initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential money management skills.

In collaboration with the Young Investors Network and the National Banking College, the programme has reached over 100,000 students across Ghana, delivering interactive training sessions on budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible credit use.