As part of its corporate so­cial responsibility efforts, the Consolidated Bank of Ghana Ltd (CBG) has donated over 1,500 books to two public schools in the Central Region to promote literacy and support foundational education.This initiative, launched in the Central Region of Ghana, is part of the Bank's flagship literacy campaign, "Formative Learning with CBG."The beneficiary schools include St.

Francis Catholic Primary School in Cape Coast and Pres­byterian Primary and Junior High School in Winneba.Leading the donation cere­monies, Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd, Dr Naomi Worlali Kwetey, reiterated the Bank's commitment to invest­ing in early education and nurtur­ing future leaders through reading."Education is the key to op­portunity.

Through this initiative, we are empowering children with the tools to read, grow, and dream bigger," Dr Kwetey stated."We are not only donating books but are investing in the dreams and futures of every child present.

Every great dreamer start­ed as a reader, and the knowledge you gain today will empower you to shape your future," she added.Dr Kwetey acknowledged the tireless efforts of teachers, describ­ing them as key partners in shaping young minds and building a more literate and empowered society.Present at the events were the Deputy Managing Director of CBG, Madam Sheila Azuntaba and the Head of Corporate Communi­cations, Ms Mavis Frempong, who joined the team in engaging pupils during classroom reading sessions.The visits were marked by lively interactions and enthusiastic participation by students, many of whom expressed their excitement about the new books.The head teachers of the school expressed appreciation to CBG, noting the impact the books would have on improving reading skills and academic performance.Formative Learning with CBG is an initiative that targets schools in underserved communities, supporting CBG's CSR strategy, which focuses on the pillars of education, health, and community development.The books distributed under the programme are locally sourced from the Ghana Publishing Com­pany and Afram Publications Lim­ited, ensuring culturally relevant and age-appropriate content.The initiative aligns with Sus­tainable Development Goal 4 - Quality Education, supporting the Bank's role in fostering inclusive and equitable access to learning across Ghana.   BY TIMES REPORTER