Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori, Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs receiving the cheque on behalf of the University
There is a popular saying that “… social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals” as well. Latex Foam Rubber Company Limited has always lived up to this expectation. The Company has donated an amount of GH₵20,000.00 to the University of Ghana Student Financial Aid Office (SFAO) as part of its Social Responsibility Agenda to Education and Health.
Receiving the donation, Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori, Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs and Provost, College of Humanities, expressed appreciation to Latex Foam for the benevolence. Prof. Ofori stated that partnership with Latex Foam has been beneficial to the University in executing its mandate to support brilliant-needy students. He said the kind gesture was timely since COVID-19 and its associated financial difficulties could cause some students to terminate their studies.
Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori
Ms. Gifty Ekucha Appiah, Public Relations Officer, Latex Foam, disclosed that majority of the company’s shareholders are alumni of the University of Ghana and that is the main reason for the several donations. She added that Latex Foam was still working on revamping the Students’ Representative Council’s Secretariat. Miss. Appiah pledged the continuous support of Latex Foam to the University.
Ms. Gifty Ekucha Appiah
Earlier, Mrs. Christine Baning, Head of the Students Financial Aid Office, in her remarks, revealed that the Company had been donating to the ‘University of Ghana Needy Students Fund’, from the year 2011 to 2018, but was not able to fulfill their obligations over the last two years due to COVID-19. She added that Latex Foam was ready to continue with its commitment.
Mrs. Christine Baning, Head of the Students Financial Aid Office
Present at the presentation was Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, Director, Academic Affairs Directorate; Ms. Victoria Anim, Assistant Registrar, Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Students Affairs; Madam Akua Ayisi, Assistant Administrator and Madam Regina Sosoo, both of SFAO.
