The Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Mr Kwamina Asomaning, has announced plans to partner with the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), the various sports federations, and institutions to revive the dwindling fortunes of Ghana sports.
The announcement was made when the leadership of SWAG led by President Kwabena Yeboah called on Mr Kwamina Asomaning to congratulate him on his election as President of the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) and to thank the bank for its unflinching support for the SWAG Awards.
Mr Kwamina Asomaning indicated that, “Stanbic Bank Ghana recognises the importance of sports in promoting national unity, development, and pride. We believe that by partnering with key stakeholders in the sports industry, we can help unlock the vast potential of Ghanaian sportsmen and women.”
Mr Asomaning emphasised that sports was a significant unifier, bringing people together across cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
“We are exploring opportunities to support second cycle school sports, recognising that this is a critical stage in the development of young athletes. By investing in school sports, we can help identify and nurture talent, provide young athletes with the support and resources they need to succeed.”
The SWAG President, Kwabena Yeboah, who was accompanied by Charles Osei Asibey, Secretary General, Kenneth Odeng Adade, Deputy Secretary General, Mavis Amanor, Women’s Commissioner and Mr Ohene Bampoe Brenya, and Exco member commended the bank for investing in local content sports.
Mr Mawuko Afadzinu, Head of Marketing and Communications at Stanbic Bank Ghana, praised the partnership, saying “Our partnership with SWAG is a significant boost to the promotion of sports in Ghana. It’s a partnership that will help to promote the sports brand and ignite passions among Ghanaians.”
Mr Afadzinu stressed on the strategic investment in Ghanaian sports events, including the 2008 Cup of Nations, which was hosted in Ghana and featured teams and visitors from across Africa and the bank’s support for the African Games which brought together top athletes from across the continent.