Mobile telecommunications operator, MTN, yesterday presented a number of items and cash of GH¢1,000 to the Akuapem Traditional Council to facilitate the celebration of this year’s Odwira festival.
The items included GH¢1,000 worth of MTN branded souvenirs and an FWAP machine with airtime estimated at GH¢350 to facilitate communication among the traditional leaders during the celebration and beyond.
Presenting the items, the Corporate Services Executive of MTN, Ms Mawuena Dumor, said since Odwira was one of the most important festivals in the country, MTN was proud to be associated with its celebration.
That, she said, would help to build a good working relationship between the chiefs and people of the area and MTN.
“For us at MTN, important festivals such as Odwira, celebrated by the chiefs and people of Akuapem, contributed to building good relationships,” she stated.
She said MTN believed that building and sustaining meaningful relationships with stakeholders such as traditional authorities was critical to its business success.
“MTN also believes that Odwira particularly, embodies the leadership values that MTN holds very dear,” Ms Dumor said, adding, “We are committed to building an enduring relationship with the chiefs and people of the Akuapem Traditional Area.”
For his part, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN, Mr George Andah, outlined the various MTN activities earmarked for the celebration of this year’s Odwira festival, including a concert, a state dance and a football gala with attractive prizes for the teams that would participate in it.
“We believe this multi-faceted support will contribute to an exciting Odwira celebration,” he explained.
Receiving the items on behalf of the council, the acting Ankobeahene of the Akuapem Traditional Area, Nana Awuku Danbaka, thanked MTN for the gesture, which he said would facilitate the celebration of the festival.
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