Betway Ghana lights up Ballagonnor with solar-powered initiative
The Power Up project represents a major step forward in Betway Ghana’s commitment to making a positive difference in local communities.
Ghana.- As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, Betway Ghana has installed Power Up Units in Ballagonnor, allowing the residents of the Ga South Municipality to meet basic energy needs via the solar-powered infrastructure.
The initiative comes as a respite for locals who had long suffered from power challenges in the community. Now, they can charge their mobile devices, power small appliances and enjoy improved lighting for studying and daily activities.
The Power Up project represents a major step forward in Betway Ghana’s commitment to making a positive difference in local communities. At the handover ceremony organised to commemorate the milestone, Kwabena Oppong Nkrumah, Betway Ghana’s Country Manager, emphasised the company’s commitment to providing real, lasting solutions beyond entertainment.
Nkrumah noted that access to power and connectivity should be a necessity, not a privilege, and that this initiative is part of Betway’s broader vision to promote sustainable energy inclusion and create meaningful community-based impact across Ghana. He added that the Ballagonnor project was triggered by a Channel One TV report that exposed the community’s dire power situation.
The handover ceremony was attended by district chiefs, community members and dignitaries, who welcomed the development with excitement. Channel One TV was also on the ground to capture the transformation and interact with residents.
Isaac Awuku Yibor, the MP for the area, praised Betway for bringing the initiative to the community, noting that it would end the practice of young children having to venture into neighbouring communities to access electricity for studying.
Yibor added that the solar units would greatly benefit residents who rely on mobile connectivity and digital tools for their daily activities. He also appealed for continued support from Betway and other corporate bodies, pointing out that over 100 communities in the region still lacked access to electricity.
