The Sustainability Department of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine recently conducted a working visit to four major projects under the company's 10-Year Socio Economic Development Plan (SEDP). Led by Ing. Caleb Dwaah, the visit aimed to showcase progress on the projects and provide journalists with opportunities to interact with project stakeholders. The projects inspected include a 400-bed girls dormitory block at T. I. Ahmaddiya SHS at Fomena, the Obuasi East Municipal Health Centre at Pomposo, the TVET/Science Lab at Akaporiso, and a 24-Unit classroom block for Mangoase cluster of schools.
At Fomena, the 400-bed dormitory project, which commenced in September last year, is expected to be completed in May next year. The Obuasi East Municipal Health Centre at Pomposo is nearing completion and is slated to be handed over to the authorities by the end of the year. The TVET/Science Lab Centre at CKC, Akaporiso, valued at GHC13m, is approximately 40% complete, with workers actively engaged on site. The project is being undertaken to enhance the educational infrastructure in the area.
The inspection tour also visited the Obuasi Mangoase Cluster of Schools, where a 24-Unit Classroom block is being constructed. The project, estimated to cost GHC20,887,643.00, is nearing completion and is expected to be handed over to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Municipality next year. This project aims to improve the educational facilities in the area, providing a better learning environment for students.
Local stakeholders expressed satisfaction with the progress of the projects. The Adansihemaa, Nana Amonimaa Dede II, praised AGA for initiating the 400-bed dormitory project at T. I. Ahmaddiya SHS, stating that it would greatly benefit the school and the community. Similarly, Mr. Lawrence Adinku, the Obuasi East Municipal Director of Health Services, commended AngloGold for the Municipal Health Centre project at Pomposo.
Other stakeholders, including Nana Kitikyie Bosompim Apenteng II, Krontihene of Dompoase and overlord of Akaporiso, and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, also expressed gratitude to AGA for the various development projects being executed in the area. They noted that the projects would have a positive impact on the community and improve the quality of life for residents.
Ing. Caleb Dwaah highlighted that in awarding contracts for the projects, AGA took into consideration the issue of local content, ensuring that all contractors are local ones. This approach aims to support the local economy and promote community development. The company's commitment to local content is seen as a positive step towards fostering sustainable development in the area.
The projects inspected are part of AGA's efforts to contribute to the socio-economic development of the Obuasi community. The company's 10-Year SEDP is designed to make a lasting impact on the lives of residents, and the recent inspection tour demonstrates its commitment to delivering on its promises. Key points include:
Key points
- The projects are valued at millions of Ghanaian cedis and are expected to be completed within the next year.
- Local stakeholders have expressed satisfaction with the progress of the projects and have praised AGA for its commitment to community development.
- The projects aim to improve educational and healthcare infrastructure in the Obuasi community.
