Samuth Sothearith, deputy governor of Preah Sihanouk province, represented Governor Mang Sineth at the May 28, 2026 handover of two school buildings renovated and repainted by ABA Bank at Samdech Ov Lower Secondary School.
He praised the bank’s support for education and improvements to the learning environment, saying these would help develop knowledgeable, skilled and responsible people who could contribute to the country’s development.
The deputy governor said the Royal Government and provincial administration were continuing to improve school infrastructure, libraries, sports grounds and learning environments to raise the quality of education.
Authorities also urged school leaders, teachers and students to strengthen discipline, maintain the school environment, study diligently, avoid drugs and obey traffic laws. They encouraged students to become responsible young members of society.
Preap Sopheap, ABA Bank’s West Region Director, said the initiative contributed to the provincial administration’s efforts to develop skilled and knowledgeable young people with practical abilities, ethical standards, professional responsibility and dignity, as a foundation for social and economic development.
He said ABA spent US$15,000 renovating the two buildings. He described the work as a contribution to a cleaner, healthier and more attractive learning environment at Samdech Ov Lower Secondary School.
The regional director said the bank would continue supporting other schools as resources allowed, to help develop education in Preah Sihanouk province.
Text: Pai Sokhim
Photos: Keo Dara
