Accra, April 16, GNA – Leading online sports betting provider, Betway, has presented a cheque for GH¢150,000.00 to the Covid-19 Trust Fund in support of the fight against coronavirus in Ghana.
Betway, which operates in the country as Sports Betting Group Ghana Limited, donated the sum when its Director and Board Secretary, Dr. Kweku Ainuson, led a team from the organisation to the Ministry of Information on Thursday.
Mr. John Peter Amewu, Minister of Energy received the cheque on behalf of the Government in the presence of Magnus Rex Danquah Jnr., Country Manager, Operations and Kwabena Oppong-Nkrumah, Country Manager, Marketing.
Speaking to the media after the presentation, Dr. Kweku Ainuson, said, “As the country continues to be in lockdown, we are all experiencing the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committing 150,000 Ghana cedis to help fight COVID-19 as well as its related challenges.”
“The funds will support the government’s food relief efforts and other supplies that may be needed to eradicate the virus,” he added.
Betway, in its bid to provide for people in local communities, has also made a donation to a local charity to provide food and water to communities across the country.
GNA