Omanghana
Fidelity Bank Ghana has completed the refurbishment of six classrooms and the construction of a new four-cubicle urinal facility at La-Bawaleshie Presby ‘2’ Basic School in Accra, reaffirming its commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the country.
The project forms part of the bank’s flagship corporate social responsibility program, the Orange Impact Initiative, and represents the 14th school to benefit from the intervention across eight regions of Ghana.
The upgraded facilities are expected to provide students and teachers with a safer, cleaner, and more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Transforming Learning Spaces
As part of the project, six aging classrooms that had deteriorated over the years were completely renovated and redesigned into bright, modern learning spaces.
The refurbishment included improvements aimed at creating a more comfortable classroom environment, enhancing both teaching and student engagement.
The initiative seeks to replace outdated infrastructure with facilities that inspire learning while giving pupils a renewed sense of pride in their school.
Fidelity Bank believes that quality learning environments play a vital role in improving educational outcomes and helping students reach their full potential.
Improved Sanitation for Students
In addition to renovating the classrooms, the bank constructed a modern four-cubicle urinal facility to improve sanitation on the school campus.
The new facility is expected to promote better hygiene, reduce health risks, and provide students with access to cleaner and more dignified sanitation services.
School authorities say the upgraded sanitation infrastructure will contribute significantly to creating a healthier learning environment for both students and staff.
Orange Impact Initiative Continues to Expand
The project was undertaken through Fidelity Bank’s Orange Impact Initiative, a nationwide corporate social responsibility program launched in 2022 to commemorate the bank’s 15th anniversary.
The initiative focuses on providing tailored infrastructure support to underserved and marginalized schools across Ghana, helping bridge gaps in educational facilities while supporting national development goals.
Since its launch, the programme has transformed schools in multiple regions through classroom renovations, infrastructure improvements, and other community-focused educational interventions.
Stakeholders Attend Commissioning Ceremony
The refurbished facilities were officially handed over during a commissioning ceremony attended by education officials, school administrators, community leaders, and representatives of Fidelity Bank.
Among those present were Ayawaso West Municipal Director of Education, Judith Amoateng Ennin; the Headmaster of La-Bawaleshie Presby ‘2’ Basic School, Rev. Charlemagne Osae Aryee; and Fidelity Bank’s Regional Sales and Services Manager for the South East Sector, Beryl Kafui Kwawukume-Ntiri.
Representing the bank’s Managing Director, Julian Opuni, Ms. Kwawukume-Ntiri formally presented the renovated classrooms and new sanitation facility to the school community.
Investing in Educational Equity
During the ceremony, Fidelity Bank reiterated its belief that access to quality educational infrastructure is essential to achieving equitable learning outcomes.
Bank officials noted that deteriorating classrooms and inadequate sanitation facilities can negatively affect students’ academic performance, attendance, and overall well-being.
By investing in modern learning environments, the bank hopes to support academic excellence while giving children the opportunity to learn in safe, comfortable, and inspiring surroundings.
Encouraging Community Ownership
Fidelity Bank also encouraged school authorities, parents, and the wider community to take ownership of the newly upgraded facilities by ensuring they are properly maintained.
The bank emphasized that preserving educational infrastructure requires a shared commitment from all stakeholders, adding that regular maintenance will help ensure future generations of students continue to benefit from the investment.
Through initiatives such as the Orange Impact Initiative, Fidelity Bank says it remains committed to supporting education, empowering communities, and contributing to Ghana’s long-term social and economic development.
Source: Omanghana
