Export Trade, Development Agriculture and Industrial Fund (EDAIF) has committed a total of two hundred and twenty thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 220,000) to ten deprived educational and health institutions across the country.

The institutions selected from each region in Ghana received varied amounts in cheque and equipment based on the institution’s pressing need. The nationwide donation according to EDAIF is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to support needy institutions carry out their work efficiently.

In the northern region, Jisonaayili Islamic of the Sagnarigu district and Singa Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) in the Kumbungu district are beneficiaries of EDAIF’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony of GH¢12,000 cheque to the Jisonaayili Islamic primary school at Jisonnayili, Northern Regional Manager of EDAIF, Mr. Frank Dan Enyimayew explained that, previously the donations were centered only in Accra but the board after deliberations decided to spread it across the country to other deprived and needy institutions. The support, Mr. Enyimayew added is based on needy assessment carried by directorates of both institutions.

In the Upper West region, Nator Duri primary school also received GH¢ 12,000 while Manyayiri CHPS compound received a tricycle motor bike customized into an ambulance valued at GH¢ 13,000

Two institutions in the Upper East Region also received similar donations to enhance their work. The donations to three northern regions are being supervised by a board member of EDAIF, retired army captain Robert Tindana.

A representative of the Saganrigu District Education director, Abukari Ayamga thanked EDAIF for supporting schools within the district and promised that the support will be
put into good use.