Africazine:
President John Dramani Mahama urges Newmont to enhance its community support in the Ahafo Region.
During a recent meeting with the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, President Mahama emphasized the need for Newmont to expand its corporate social responsibility initiatives. He acknowledged the company’s existing contributions but highlighted the importance of further support for mining communities.
President Mahama Addresses Mining Community Needs
President Mahama’s call to action came as the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs expressed concerns about the impact of mining operations on local development. The chiefs, led by President Nana Barima Twereku Ampem III, highlighted the necessity for mining companies to invest more in the communities from which they extract resources.
Mahama recognized Newmont’s current contributions, which include road construction and the completion of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs building. However, he stressed that these efforts should be just the beginning of a more substantial commitment to community development.
Ahafo Region: Key figures on Corporate Social Responsibility
- Contribution to road construction
- Completion of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs building
Future Collaboration with Traditional Authorities
President Mahama assured the chiefs of the government’s commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities and other stakeholders. This partnership aims to enhance development initiatives in the region and ensure that mining communities receive their fair share of benefits.
Next Steps for Newmont’s Community Engagement
- Expand corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Increase contributions to local development projects
- Continue collaboration with traditional authorities
Newmont is called to do more for the communities it impacts in the Ahafo Region.
