Mobile telecommunications operator, Tigo Ghana, has donated a sum of GHS 30,000 to the Ghana Military Academy.

The donation forms part of Tigo's continued support towards the training needs of the Military Academy.

The donation which took place at the Military Academy and Training Schools (MATS), included a cheque and assortment of Tigo products worth GHS30,000.

Presenting the cheque, the Director of Tigo Business, Gottfried Odamtten-Sowah spoke on how the donation would go a long way to strengthen the ties between the Military Academy and Tigo Ghana.

In his address to the military delegation, Mr. Odamtten-Sowah stressed on the importance of giving back to society.

“At Tigo, we believe in giving back to the communities, businesses and organizations we operate in and work with. We are here today to further foster the existing goodwill between the Ghana Military Academy and Tigo Ghana, and to solidify our military and civil ties.”

The Commander of the Ghana Military Academy, Brigadier General Mike Akpatsu, receiving the items and the cheque, expressed gratitude to Tigo for the continued support towards the training needs of the Academy.

He used the occasion to call on corporate bodies to support public service offices.

Meanwhile, Roshi Motman, CEO of Tigo Ghana has been presented with a special sponsorship award by the Ghana Military Academy during its 2015 graduation ceremony for newly commissioned officers of the Ghana Armed Forces at Teshie, Accra.

The award was presented by His Excellency, the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama on behalf of the Ghana Military Academy for the company’s continued support to the Academy over the years.