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The Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has donated an amount of GH¢199,455.00 to the Artillery Training School. The donation was made on Friday, 9 January 2026, at Volta Barracks in Ho, during the 16 Artillery Brigade End-of-Year West Africa Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA) celebration.

The cheque was presented to the Commanding Officer of the Artillery Training School, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Atuiri, who received it on behalf of the School. In a speech delivered by the Board Chairman of CBG Ltd, Mr Ernest Mawuli Agbesi, he stated that the Bank greatly appreciates the critical role the Ghana Armed Forces continues to play in safeguarding the nation and in building professional capacity within the military.Mr Agbesi noted that CBG Ltd is aware of ongoing efforts to transform the Artillery Training School at Akoefe Camp into a center of excellence for artillery training. Against this backdrop, the Bank decided to support the Commanding Officer’s self-help initiative aimed at constructing a 60-bed dormitory for trainees of the school. He explained that the project would significantly improve the welfare and living conditions of trainees, while also enhancing the school’s capacity to train more personnel in support of national security and development.The Board Chairman further emphasized that CBG Ltd considers it a corporate responsibility to support institutions that serve the greater good of the nation. He stated that the donation reflects the Bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and national development and expressed confidence that the support would greatly contribute to advancing the important work being undertaken at Akoefe Camp. He added that the Bank looks forward to the positive impact the facility will have on the Artillery Training School and the Ghana Armed Forces as a whole.

The Guest of Honour at the WASSA celebration, the Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, expressed profound gratitude to CBG Ltd for the generous donation and commended the Bank for its support towards the welfare and development of the Artillery Training School.