Asante Gold Mines, at Bibiani in the Western North Region, has commissioned new school infrastructure to support education in 19 catchment communities as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The project benefits communities including Bibiani Old Town and Zongo, where residents were resettled, providing improved educational facilities aimed at enhancing teaching and learning.
Speaking in an interview, Chief Executive Officer of Asante Gold Mines, David Anthony, emphasized the importance of education in community development. He noted that investing in children’s education is key to building a better future for society.
“Education is the foundation of every community, and when our children are properly trained, they will have a better future. We urge the community to take good care of these facilities so they can serve generations to come,” he stated.
Samuel Kwasi Takyi, General Manager of Asante Gold Mines, also revealed plans to construct a 100-bed hospital for the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality. The facility is intended to ease congestion at the existing hospital, which serves as a major referral center for the Western North Region, parts of the Ashanti Region, and Denkyira in the Central Region.
“We are committed to constructing a 100-bed capacity hospital to ease congestion at the Bibiani government hospital. This facility serves not only the Western North Region but also parts of Ashanti and Central Region, so there is a strong need for expansion,” he said.
The Paramount Chief of Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, praised the company’s initiative, highlighting the critical role of education in community success. He encouraged parents to support their children’s education and advised youth who could not pursue formal tertiary education to acquire vocational and technical skills to improve their livelihoods.
“I encourage all parents to send their children to school and support their education. For the youth who could not further their education, learning a trade or skill can greatly improve their livelihood,” he said.
