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  "id": 3240489,
  "title": "First National Bank Ghana pioneers financial literacy programme for Persons with Disabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/first-national-bank-ghana-pioneers-financial-literacy-programme-for-3240489",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:22:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/first-national-bank-ghana-pioneers-financial-literacy-programme-for-persons-with-disabilities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "First National Bank Ghana has launched a financial literacy program specifically designed for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), underlining its commitment to financial inclusion and responsible banking. The initiative was a collaborative effort with the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), hosted at the conference hall in Accra. Over 40 participants attended the session, which covered two of the bank's key financial literacy modules: \"Understanding My Money\" and \"Growing My Money.\" These modules focused on essential topics such as personal and business banking, money management, savings, and investment strategies tailored to help individuals with disabilities achieve financial security.\n\nThe program's main objective was to empower PWDs with practical knowledge to make informed financial decisions, enhancing their economic well-being. Speaking on the importance of the initiative, the Head of Retail Banking at First National Bank Ghana, Akweley Laryea, emphasized the bank's dedication to ensuring that everyone has access to the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to participate fully in the financial system. \"Financial inclusion is about empowering individuals with the tools they need to make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals,\" she stated.\n\nLaryea highlighted that financial inclusion is a vital part of the bank's responsibility towards its diverse customers and stakeholders. The bank is continually improving its products and services to create an accessible, respectful, and empowering banking experience for all its customers. This commitment was further demonstrated through a previous partnership with the GFD to enhance the bank's capacity to serve PWDs more effectively. As part of this partnership, First National Bank conducted a specialized disability inclusion training for its employees, conducted by GFD's disability inclusion experts. This training provided valuable insights on how to interact with and support customers with disabilities in a respectful and inclusive manner.\n\nRebecca Nunoo, Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor at GFD, commended First National Bank for their proactive approach to advancing accessibility and inclusion in the financial services sector. She noted that such partnerships are crucial for creating meaningful impact by breaking down barriers and ensuring equitable participation in Ghana's economy.",
  "summary": "Head of Retail Banking at First National Bank Ghana, Akweley Laryea, underscored the bank's commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to the knowledge and tools to participate meaningfully in the financial system",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "First National Bank Ghana pioneers financial literacy programme for Persons with Disabilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/first-national-bank-ghana-pioneers-financial-literacy-programme-for",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:22:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/we-want-bank-of-ghana-to-focus-on-maintaining-price-stability-imf",
        "published": "2026-08-25T11:11:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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