The Ghana Chamber of Mines has committed US$400,000 towards the construction of a 16-unit dormitory block for the Ghana Armed Forces in an intervention aimed at improving accommodation and the welfare of military personnel.
The investment reflects the mining industry’s recognition of the importance of peace and security to Ghana’s economic development and the ability of businesses and communities to thrive.
Speaking at a cheque presentation ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, said the support provided an opportunity for the mining 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 remote and challenging areas where member companies of the Chamber operate.
Dr. Ashigbey said the intervention went beyond the construction of a physical facility, describing it as an investment in the men and women who protect the peace and stability necessary for national development.
The US$400,000 commitment will be disbursed over three years, 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 aimed at improving the welfare and living conditions of military personnel.
The project further reinforces the relationship between Ghana’s mining industry and the country’s security institutions, highlighting the Chamber’s commitment to partnerships that deliver benefits beyond mining operations.
