CUSTOMERS’ DIGEST VOLUME 4 NO. 1 | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE ‘W’ initiative marks 2nd Anniversary with national women’s summit Product Focus Key Speakers at the National Women's Summit In its maiden edition marking International Women’s Other speakers and panellists who took turns to speak at Day and coinciding with the 2nd year anniversary of the event were the CEO of Airtel Ghana and Access Access Bank’s award winning “W” initiative, the Bank’s ‘W’ Ambassador, Lucy Quist, Managing Director of National Women Summit has been applauded by FC Group of Companies and ‘W’ Ambassador Mrs. Grace Product Bundle leading women advocates for highlighting key issues Amey-Obeng, Pioneer of Spelling Bee in Ghana and ‘W’ • Mpower Salary Account that are affecting women development in Ghana. Ambassador Eugenia Techi-Menson and several others. • Goal Account • Premier Savings Account The summit, which was organised in partnership with All the speakers shared clear messages for women on • Automatic Salary Advance Charter House – an events management company, the importance of integrity, authenticity and attracted over 1,000 participants comprising professionalism as a vital tool for success. Access to a comprehensive traditional female leaders, students, corporate and range of loan products women entrepreneurs among others. The theme for Explaining the motive behind Access Bank’s support, the event was “Celebrating Ghanaian Women, 60 years the Head of Exclusive Banking at Access Bank, Matilda • Personal loan after Independence, the achievements and the future”. Asante-Asiedu noted that the Bank was passionate • Educational loan about helping women to succeed in various • Vehicle finance High profiled women personalities and speakers at the endeavours of their life especially as they constitute a • Home refurbishment loan event included Dr. Joyce Aryee, CEO of Salt & Light majority of our population and are the backbone of • Credit cards Ministries and Chairperson for the event. In her most African families. • Maternal Health Support Scheme speech, Dr. Aryee touched on the need for women to maximize opportunities around them, as well as The summit forms part of a series of activities marking A snapshot of the privileges create their very own prospects with which they can the second anniversary of Access Bank’s ‘W’ Initiative • Access to the W community improve their current statuses. which was introduced in March 2015. • Loyalty discounts and special offer on shopping, health and beauty, leisure and travel Access Bank MD voted as the Most Reputable Bank • Mentoring programme • Career development workshops and CEO in Ghana seminars to sharpen your skills The ranking poll which featured all 34 distinguished leaders of • Networking opportunities, Professional advice, Class 1 Banks in Ghana, had Mr. Dolapo Ogundimu emerging the Most Reputable Bank CEO with 17% of votes from the over 3,000 guidance and education on a wide variety of voterseme whorging participated the Mos int theRepu pollingtabl eexercise. Bank CEO with 17% of personal finance and money management topics votes from the over 3,000 voters who participated in the • Maternal Health Support Scheme polling exercise. 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Agency, Avance Media. heritagebanking to listindustry. on the Ghana Access Stock Bank Exchange. in December last year, became the first Bank with Nigerian heritage to list on The ranking poll which featured all 34 distinguished leaders the Ghana Stock Exchange. of Class 1 Banks in Ghana, had Mr. Dolapo Ogundimu Customer Speaks Keeping Healthy “Your Sunday Money Transfer Service is just fantastic!” Everyday Tips for Good Eye Health Sam Cobbinah Abraham Accra The eyes are the body’s gateway to light as such it is crucial to maintain good eye sight. These simple tips are essential to maintain a healthy eye sight. Access Bank donates Ghs500,000 to support 1. Eat Right Ghana’s diamond anniversary celebrations The donation is expected to support key landmark projects that have been earmarked to commemorate the anniversary celebrations throughout this year. Receiving the donation on behalf of the committee, the Chairman, Mr. Ken Amankwah thanked Access Bank for the kind gesture and assured the team of Protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. prudent utilization of the funds provided. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamins C and E Leading the Access Bank team to present the might help ward off age-related vision problems such as cheque, Group Head for Personal Banking, Mr. macular degeneration (gradual failure of sight with old age) Mr. Stephen Abban presents the cheque to the committee Stephen Abban indicated the Bank’s readiness to and cataracts. Regularly eating these foods can help lead to Chairman, Mr. Ken Amankwah support Ghana’s socio-economic growth. good eye health: In a show of support towards activities for the 60th * Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach Independence Anniversary celebrations, Access He added, “The banking sector plays a critical role in * Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Bank Ghana last week presented an amount of GHs supporting the financial aspirations of the over 28 * Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat protein sources 500,000 to the “Ghana 60 Anniversary Committee” million Ghanaians and as one of the key players in this * Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices at the Black Stars Square in Accra. industry, Access Bank is using this historical period to * Oysters and pork reinforce its commitment to Ghana’s economic growth The presentation, which is in response to calls by the through social investments”. President - H.E Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo, for 2. Quit Smoking Giving meaning to this promise, the Bank in December the private sector to support activities to Smoking makes you more likely to 2016 became the first Ghanaian bank of Nigerian origin commemorate the sixtieth anniversary, also provides get cataracts, optic nerve damage, to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) after an opportunity for the Bank to contribute its quota to and macular degeneration. successfully completing its Initial Public Offer. national development. 3. Wear Sunglasses The right kind of sunglasses will help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much UV exposure makes Recognition you more susceptible cataracts and macular degeneration. We are the “Most Influential Bank on Social Media” Choose sunglasses that for the second year running block 99% to 100% of UV rays. 4. Look Away From the Computer Screen Staring at a computer screen for too long can cause eye strain, blurry vision, trotuble focusing at a distance, dry eyes, headaches, neck, back, and shoulder pain. If your job requires you to stare at a computer screen for extended periods of time, the following tips Taking the following steps to protect your eyes: * Make sure your glasses or contact lens prescription is up-to-date and adequate for computer use. Ranking of the Banking Sector * Position your computer so that your eyes are level with For the second consecutive year, Access Bank Speaking on the recognition, the Head of Corporate the top of the monitor. This allows you to look slightly Ghana has emerged as the Most Influential Bank on Communications, Nana Adu Kyeremateng thanked down at the screen. Social Media in Ghana. Results of the recently the Bank’s many followers and staff on our social * Try to avoid glare on your computer from windows and released “2016 Ghana Social Media Rankings” media pages for their interest in the Bank’s services lights. Use an anti-glare screen if needed. indicate that the Bank outperformed other and activities on their pages. He noted that social * If your eyes are dry, blink more. competitors in the industry to gain its distinction as media has today become a very powerful tool for * Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by looking 20 feet away the most digitally friendly bank.