Umb Supports Ghana: 60 Years On Celebrations

Following calls by the government to corporate Ghana to support the 60^th Independence Celebrations, UMB has donated an amount of GHS 100,000 to the Ghana: 60 Years on Celebrations.

The amount will be given to the ultimate winner of the Jubilee Innovation Challenge which was launched by the Minister of Information, Honourable Mustapha Abdul-Hamid on 22^nd February, 2017.

The Jubilee Innovation Challenge is a competition for 18 to 35 year olds and its objective is to challenge Ghanaian youth to develop apps that could be used effectively in areas such as health, science, education, transportation, land management, poverty alleviation and industry.

The competition will last from the 22^nd February, 2017 to 19^th May, 2017 with an awards ceremony on the 19^th July, 2017 to reward the winners.

Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Information, Honourable Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, stated that engaging the creativity of young people as part of the Ghana: 60 Years on Celebrations is absolutely essential since the youth have a critical role to play in shaping the future of Ghana.

He also applauded the organizers of the competition and lauded UMB for its visionary support of youth innovation in Ghana.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of UMB, Mr. John Awuah, UMB is proud to be associated with a competition that provides a platform for Ghanaian youth to demonstrate to the world how innovative they can be.

“The competition brings together two of the critical ingredients needed to develop this country –youth and innovation. That is why we did not hesitate to partner with the committee to reward the deserving winner of the Jubilee Innovation Challenge. I am looking forward to the gems of innovation that are going to spring forth through this competition”, Mr. Awuah added.

The Coordinator of the competition, Abyna Ansaa Adjei encouraged the youth to actively participate in the competition and to show the world what the youth in Ghana can do.

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) is a full-service financial institution specializing in customized banking products and service recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative use of technology, and distinctive banking solutions.