VRA supports Covid-19 fight with GH¢2 million
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has presented a cheque for GH₵2 million to the National COVID-19 Trust Fund.
The gesture was to bolster the government’s efforts to combat the spread of the deadly contagious virus in Ghana.
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Ghana currently has recorded 1,154 cases since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus with nine persons confirmed dead.
Handing over
Presenting the cheque, the Board Chairman of the VRA, Mr Kweku Andoh Awotwi, said the donation formed part of the commitment of the energy generation firm to lend a strong support to the national response to stop the spread of the disease.
For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa, urged Ghanaians to strictly adhere to the stay-home directive and also observe every hygienic protocols to contain the virus.
They were joined by the National Executive Member of the VRA Senior Staff Association, Mr Martin Adjoe.
Appreciation
The Chairperson of the National COVID-19 Trust Fund, Mrs Justice Sophia Akufo, who received the donation on behalf of the Trustees, expressed the gratitude of the VRA for the gesture.
She described the gesture by the authority as a clear demonstration of citizenship, and pledged that every penny of the money would be put into the fight against the COVID-19.
“We want to assure you that every penny is going to go into the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus,” she assured.
