Zain pays courtesy call on Okyenhene

Accra, Nov. 5, GNA - The management team of Zain Ghana, led by its Corporate and External Affairs Director, Ms. Ursula Owusu, has paid a courtesy call on the Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, and the Okyeman Traditional Council, to formally introduce the company to them and inform them of the imminent launch of their services in Ghana. A statement from Zain in Accra on Tuesday said they informed the Council that Zain, which is currently operating in 22 countries in Africa and the Middle East, was happy to be present in Ghana and was looking forward to introducing world class telecommunications services to Ghanaian subscribers.

The delegation said it was encouraged by the establishment of an Education Endowment Fund by the Okyeman Traditional Council, as education was a key focus of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, and pledged their support to the fund by contributing to it.

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, said the presence of Zain in Ghana was going to provide jobs for Ghanaians. He also lauded the company for supporting education and added that learning was key to poverty reduction. He welcomed the Zain Group to Ghana and gave his blessing for their operations. Ms Ursula Owusu and her delegation, presented gifts, which included drinks and Zain-branded merchandise to the Okyeman Traditional Council. They also donated an unspecified amount to the Okyeman Aids Foundation.