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SAD NEWS: UEW Final Year Student Dies After Final Paper Acrobatic Jubilation

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4 years ago

September 10, 2021

Bismark Botchwey

A final year student from the University of Education, Winneba, Saani Majeed, has passed away after sustaining a severe neck injury after writing his final paper.

Saani Majeed

Majeed Saani, a Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports(HPERS) student sustained the neck injury during a wild jubilation after writing his final paper.

Reports reaching Sintim Media indicate that the late Majeed and some friends engaged in an acrobatic challenge to climax their completion of the four-year programme in the University.

In the process of jubilating and exhibiting their Gymnastics and acrobatic skills Majeed Saani landed on his neck and dislocated his spinal cord instantly.

The late Saani Majeed

We at Sintim Media extend our heartfelt condolence to the family of the deceased and the entire University community for their loss.

Reporter: Ezekiel Addison Otoo

Source: Sintim Media

Related Topics:Saani Majeed UEW University of Education Winneba

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MTN Ghana Foundation Completes 170 Impactful Projects Nationwide

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2 weeks ago

November 5, 2025

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MTN Ghana Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Make a Lasting Impact

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

The MTN Ghana Foundation has been at the forefront of championing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at driving growth and development in communities across the country.

During a panel discussion at the 2025 MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum held on Thursday, October 30, at Elmina Beach Resort, Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics at MTN Ghana, highlighted the foundation’s remarkable CSR endeavors.

2025 Media & Stakeholders Forum – Panel Discussion

With over 170 projects implemented nationwide, the MTN Ghana Foundation’s CSR initiatives are focused on three key areas: Education, Health, and Economic Empowerment. In the realm of Education, the foundation has made significant contributions, including the construction of classroom blocks, school dormitories, libraries, and ICT centers for schools and prisons.

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

Additionally, the MTN Bright Scholarship initiative has provided full educational sponsorship opportunities to thousands of tertiary students and approximately 200 teachers across the country.

In the Health sector, the MTN Ghana Foundation has made substantial investments, including the provision of fully equipped blood banks at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital. Furthermore, the foundation has constructed a 15-bed children’s ward at the Twifo Praso District Hospital at a total cost of GHC 150,000.

Other notable initiatives include the “Yellow Care” program, which supports infants in hospitals, and annual sponsorships and donations to traditional councils in the Central Region during festivals such as the Edina Bakatue, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, and Aboakyire.

Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the MTN Ghana Foundation is making a tangible impact in the lives of Ghanaians, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.