Leading online sports betting provider, Betway, has presented a cheque of GHC 150,000 to the government’s COVID-19 Trust Fund on Thursday to assist in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana.
Led by the outfit’s Director and Board Secretary, Dr. Kweku Ainuson the cheque was presented at a ceremony at the Ministry of Information in Accra.
Mr. John Peter Amewu, Minister Of Energy received the cheque on behalf of the country in the presence of Magnus Rex Danquah Jnr. (Country Manager – Operations) and Kwabena Oppong-Nkrumah (Country Manager – Marketing).
Speaking to the media after the handover, Dr 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 GHC 150,000 to help fight COVID-19 as well as its related challenges.”
“The funds will support government’s food relief efforts and other supplies that may be needed to eradicate the virus.”
Betway, in its bid to provide for people in the local communities, has also made a donation to a local charity to provide food and water to communities across the country.
The sports betting company through its social media platforms continues to educate its players and the general public on social distancing and maintaining personal hygiene in our communities.
