Bawa-Rock Limited, a gold trading and mining company based in Obuasi, has provided financial assistance to poultry farmers in the Greater Accra Region whose businesses were severely affected by the 29 June 2026 floods in the capital. The relief package, valued at GH¢700,000, was presented to eight affected farmers at Roman Ridge in Accra. This initiative forms part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, aimed at supporting individuals and businesses affected by unforeseen challenges.
The financial assistance was calculated to help offset losses suffered by the farmers, including the loss of birds, working capital, farm infrastructure, and other valuables. Presenting the support on behalf of Bawa-Rock Limited, the company's Corporate and Social Responsibility Manager, Eric Addae Boateng, reaffirmed its commitment to CSR and to helping affected farmers rebuild and revive their businesses.
Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Association of Poultry Farmers, Mr Titus Frederick Lutterodt, commended Bawa-Rock Limited for its sustained support and generosity towards the affected farmers. He said the intervention had renewed hope among poultry farmers who had suffered significant losses as a result of the floods.
Mr Lutterodt expressed his gratitude on behalf of the farmers, stating that the kindness came at a moment when many had lost not only the birds and farm structures but also their means of livelihood and hope for the future. The compensation has gone a long way in helping the farmers begin the process of recovering their buildings and farms.
Some of the beneficiaries, including Mr Shak Al-Mohammed of Shak Farms, expressed their appreciation to Bawa-Rock Limited for its timely support. Mr Al-Mohammed said he was "overwhelmed" by the company's decision to support the farmers at a time when many were experiencing despair and uncertainty.
Madam Abena Kyei, a poultry and piggery farmer with over 20 years of experience, also recounted her repeated experiences with flooding disasters without receiving external assistance. She said the June floods destroyed tens of thousands of her birds, leaving her discouraged and considering abandoning the business. However, she expressed her joy and gratitude for Bawa-Rock Limited's support.
This is not the first time Bawa-Rock Limited has provided support to individuals and businesses affected by disasters. The company also supported over 300 traders whose businesses were severely affected by the 5 September Obuasi Town Hall fire, providing industrial sewing machines as start-up kits to support their transition. The support was worth GH¢1.5 million.
Key points
- Bawa-Rock Limited provides GH¢700,000 to eight poultry farmers affected by Accra floods
- The financial assistance was calculated to help offset losses suffered by the farmers
- This is part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme
