The Ghana Chamber of Mines has committed US$400,000 to the construction of a 16-unit dormitory block for the Ghana Armed Forces, in a major intervention aimed at improving accommodation and welfare for military personnel.
The investment reflects the mining industry’s recognition that peace and security are fundamental to Ghana’s economic development and to the ability of businesses and communities to thrive.
At a brief cheque presentation ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, said supporting the project was an opportunity for the industry to give back to an institution whose personnel make significant sacrifices to safeguard the country.
He commended the Ghana Armed Forces for its professionalism, discipline and contribution to maintaining peace and stability across the country, including in some of the remote and challenging areas where Chamber member companies operate.
Ing. Ashigbey noted that the intervention goes beyond putting up a building. It represented an investment in the men and women who protect the peace and stability on which national development depends.
The US$400,000 will be disbursed over a three-year period, within which the 16-unit accommodation facility is expected to be completed.
Receiving the donation, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, expressed appreciation to the Chamber for responding to the Armed Forces’ call for support.
He encouraged other corporate organisations to support initiatives that improve the welfare and living conditions of military personnel.
The project further strengthens the longstanding relationship between Ghana’s mining industry and the country’s security institutions and demonstrates the Chamber’s commitment to partnerships that deliver value beyond the mine.