The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has made a significant investment in basic education, donating brand-new desktop computers and completely refurbishing the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at Nii Amugi Cluster of Schools in Adabraka, Accra, at a cost exceeding GH¢120,000.
The initiative, which builds upon similar corporate social donations to the La Emmaus Cluster of Schools, the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, saw GSE staff also engage directly with students, introducing them to fundamental financial concepts and providing more than 400 piggy banks to encourage savings.
At the presentation ceremony, GSE Managing Director Abena Amoah articulated the rationale behind the gesture, stating: “At the Ghana Stock Exchange, we believe that access to technology is a fundamental right and a necessity for success in the 21st century.”
“This is an investment in the future of these students in our catchment area, empowering them to dream big, explore new possibilities, and make meaningful contributions to society,” she furthered said.
The comprehensive upgrade aims to create a more conducive learning environment, with a particular focus on digital literacy. The newly refurbished ICT Centre is expected to provide students with critical technological skills necessary in today’s increasingly digital world.
This strategic approach reflects the GSE’s broader mission of “fostering growth and development in Ghana,” transforming corporate social responsibility from a peripheral activity to a targeted, impactful intervention.
The initiative represents a direct response to the digital divide in educational settings, providing students with access to modern computing resources and the skills necessary to participate effectively in a technology-driven economy.
Ms. Amoah outlined ongoing engagements with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to integrate financial education into the curriculum, saying, “We believe that the countries that have gone ahead of us… worked with education, financial education, savings, investment, insurance, and banking.”
She also linked the donation to the GSE’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. “Ghana Stock Exchange also stands for something clear to all, which is ESG. Environmental, social, and governance practices that lead to sustainable development,” she said.
Municipal Director of Education for Korley Klottey, Phillip Aidoo, welcomed the intervention, noting its timeliness. “This donation is timely for the school in this digital era,” Mr. Aidoo said. “The refurbished ICT Centre and the new computers will enhance the way our students learn and interact with technology.”
The event drew a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the GSE, school administration, Korley Klottey Municipal Educational Directorate, and the Queen Mother of Adabraka, Naa Korkor Aadzieoyi I.
The traditional leader stated that the GSE, through the gesture, had demonstrated that corporate social responsibility can be a powerful tool for community development, creating tangible pathways for young students to acquire the skills and mindset necessary for future success.
