Selina Torrison Saaka, Head of SFAO, receiving the cheque
Mr. Lawrence Addo, an alumnus of the University of Ghana and the Chief Executive Officer of Relish Company Limited, has donated GH40, 000.00 to the Students Financial Aid Office to support brilliant but financially challenged students.
Mr. Addo, who has been a benefactor of UG's Student Financial Aid Office for a decade, remarked in a brief presentation at his residence, that his motive to sponsor students is mainly to equip the country with more competent individuals who will contribute to the sustainability and welfare of families.
Mr. Lawrence Addo, an alumnus of the University and CEO of Relish Company Limited
He also revealed that his annual donation to the scheme was halted in the year 2020 due to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as he was unable to reach his target amount. He was however encouraged to resume his act of benevolence after listening to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo's speech at the SFAO Donor Appreciation Cocktail held last year where she emphasised that, “every little contribution counts.”
He also advised students who would benefit from the support, to take advantage of the opportunity and work hard in order to make valuable contributions to society.
Ms. Selina Torrison Saaka, Head of SFAO, received the cheque on behalf of the University and expressed appreciation to Mr. Lawrence Addo for his continuous support.
Ms. Selina Torrison Saaka, Head of SFAO, expressing appreciation to Mr. Lawrence Addo for his benevolence
She encouraged and appealed to all benevolent individuals to partner with the Student Financial Aid Office to make higher education a reality for needy but brilliant students.
A group photo after the meeting
Also present were Mrs. Lovelle Sagoe, Mrs. Akua Ayisi, and Ms. Regina Sosso, all staff of SFAO.
