Letshego Ghana Financial savings and Loans PLC, a subsidiary of the regional inclusive finance Group, Letshego Africa Holdings Restricted, has organised a literacy session to teach over 400 college students on the advantages of Cocoa, excessivelighting its affect on well being, diet, and the economic system.
The session, themed: ‘Chocolate Day @ Abokobi,’ was to commemorate Valentine’s Day at Abokobi Presby ‘1’ Fundamental College.
As a part of the session, students explored the wealthy historical past of Cocoa in Ghana, its significance as a serious export commodity, and its contribution to nationwide financial progress.
The session was facilitated by Dr John Edem Kongor, a analysis scientist on the Meals Analysis Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Analysis (FRI-CSIR).
By way of interactive discussions, college students discovered concerning the quite a few well being advantages of Cocoa, together with its antioxidant properties, its position in selling coronary heart well being, and its contribution to cognitive perform.
Dr Kongor inspired college students to devour extra darkish chocolate and Cocoa-based beverages, emphasising their optimistic results on total well-being.
Talking on the initiative, Nii Amankra Tetteh, Chief Executive Officer of Letshego Ghana, reaffirmed the corporate’s commitment to training and youth growth.
“Cocoa is greater than only a crop; it’s a image of Ghana’s heritage and financial energy. By way of this initiative, we hope to encourage younger minds to appreciate the worth of Cocoa—not solely as a nutritious meals but in addition as a key driver of nationwide development,” he defined.
On the finish of the session, college students have been handled to Cocoa refreshments, making the educational expertise much more pleasant.
The occasion, Mr Tetteh malestioned, bolstered Letshego Ghana’s dedication to fostering neighborhood engagement and making certain that training extends past the classroom.
“Letshego Ghana stays dedicated to supporting native communities and driving initiatives that empower the following technology with information and alternatives,” he mentioned.
Letshego Ghana Financial savings and Loans PLC is a licensed financial providers supplier, offering revolutionary options to individuals throughout the private and non-private sectors, in addition to supporting Micro and Small Entrepreneurs.
The corporate is an entirely owned subsidiary of Letshego Africa and operates with 16 bodily retailers and a workers complement of over 100 staff.
Its buyer attain is enhanced by means of strategic partnerships, revolutionary supply, and their new and enhanced digital channels.
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