FBNBank Ghana has joined the world to mark this year’s World Polio Day on Monday, 24 October 2022.

This year’s celebration of World Polio Day was celebrated in Accra at the Airport View Hotel with the theme ‘A Healthier Future for Mothers and Children’.

FBNBank over the years has played an active role in advocating for an end to Polio with the support of the National Polio Plus Committee and Rotary in Ghana.

In line with this, the Bank has supported the activities aimed at eradicating the disease. This year, FBNBank is supporting the national efforts with Twenty-five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS25,000) including a Fifteen Thousand Ghana Cedi (GHS15,000) donation to the National Polio Plus Committee, Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS5,000) each to the Rotary Club of Ho and the Rotary Club of Hohoe.

Speaking on the Bank’s contribution to the campaign against Polio, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante Managing Director of FBNBank who doubles as the Governor of Rotary District 9102 which comprises Ghana, Niger, Benin and Togo said “Polio is an infectious disease, contracted by children which can lead to paralysis in the body. We are very optimistic that together with our partners we can go ahead and eradicate this canker that has been with us for decades.”

“Eradication is possible through mass immunization and vaccination. As a bank, we are committed to this fight because we have over the years remained focused in putting our stakeholders first which includes the entire Ghanaian populace. Our position is strengthened by the partners we have on our side. Rotary International is known worldwide for the efforts it has made in the fight against polio and the National Polio Plus Committee has been very instrumental in achieving the successes Ghana has made in the fight against Polio. On the FBNBank side, our commitment has been possible because of the passion of our people. We at FBNBank therefore believe that we can continue to make gains.”

“We however believe we would achieve a greater impact if more corporate entities join the fight and support the activities of the National Polio Committee and the Rotary Clubs in Ghana. Working together, we will win.”

World Polio Day has been observed on the 24th day of October of every year since 1988 to raise awareness on polio and to take measures towards eradicating this disease. The celebration also provides an opportunity to highlight global efforts toward a polio-free world and honour the tireless contributions of those on the frontlines in the fight to eradicate polio from every part of the world.

In a speech delivered on behalf of the World Health Organization Representative in Ghana, Dr. Francis Kasolo by Dr. Michael Rockson Adjei, Immunization Officer at the (WHO) said, “World Polio Day highlights the global efforts to end polio worldwide. As an organization, we can draw inspiration from the WHO European Region which achieved a polio-free status 20 years ago to ramp up their efforts to achieve same for our country and the Africa Region. The unveiling of the “End Polio Now” flag, should serve as a reminder to strengthen the commitment to maintain equitable high immunization coverage, high-quality surveillance to detect any presence of the virus and prepare to respond in the event of an outbreak and also use our sister agencies to continue the collaboration with all partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in supporting the Government of Ghana to end Polio.”

FBNBank has in its 26 years of operating in Ghana remained focused on putting its customers and communities first. This, it has sought to do through the rich value and excellence of what the Bank contributes to the relationship with its stakeholders as a whole, particularly the customers. FBNBank Ghana is a member of the First Bank of Nigeria Limited Group, which is renowned for its great customer service and general stakeholder engagement garnered over its 128 years of operation. FBNBank Ghana has 25 branches and two agencies across the country with over 500 staff. FBNBank offers universal banking services to individuals and businesses in Ghana.

We, the numerous *, concentrates on sustainability for the health of individuals and the world. Let’s discover more about the carbon-neutral company with its creator Will Brook.

Q: How did your journey with We, the numerous start?

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Q: We, the numerous is concentrating on its ecological effect by investing 50 percent of its revenues into carbon decrease. Please discuss this eco-friendly effort.

A: The obstacle for us to conquer was how to entirely incorporate sustainability and company together. The idea for We, the lots of is distinct because we invest 50 percent of our revenues into carbon-reduction tasks and business, so the future success of the entire service depends on not just our own items, however supporting those who have an ecological effect. As We, the numerous grows, so does our ecological advantage. As an example, for 2200 bags of granola offered, we invest $5000, so the more our healthy cereal is taken in, the more we can invest! In the future, we want to partner with more jobs such as solar farms, green tech, battery storage and regenerative farming. There is a lot chance out there, it’s amazing simply considering it.

Q: We, the lots of has a carbon-neutral breakfast variety. Please share a little info about these tasty, sustainable items.

A: We, the lots of begins with breakfast since that’s how you begin every day. It offers you the chance to have the very best possible start for both you and the world. I’ve likewise constantly been enthusiastic about optimising your health through great food and supplements. Our items are particularly developed to benefit your health utilizing clinically tested components that set you on the best track every day. Personally, I am an enormous fan of curcumin and have actually had rather extensive arise from utilizing it every day. I’ve had hip and joint problems for much of my life, so swelling has actually belonged of my everyday for a very long time. I became aware of the effectiveness of curcumin compared to chewing anti-inflammatories every day, (there are numerous research studies associating with this) and after some short research study, I began including it into my day-to-day regimen. The modification has actually made a substantial distinction to my lifestyle.

Q: Your health objective is to optimise individuals’s individual health with clinically shown active ingredients. What other aspects does We, the lots of think affect a healthy way of life?

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Q: What’s next for We, the lots of *?

A: At the minute, we are truly dealing with getting the word out about what we are attempting to attain through We, the numerous *. This is both from a health and an ecological viewpoint. The idea of purchasing the environment and in carbon decrease is not meant to be something that is distinct to us. The perfect circumstance is that everybody who has the capability can do something much better with their dollars for the world, without costing them in the long term. It’s a financial investment that every person or service can make. I hope in the future that we have actually led the way, showed the technique, and provided the tools for others to handle our objective to live much healthier, to enhance our environment, and to take what obligation you can for your piece of the problem, nevertheless big or little that might be.