The Ahafo South mine of Newmont Africa is supporting the reinforcement of security agency operations in the Ahafo region to ensure the safety of indigenes and the workforce at its areas of operation.

The company has donated three brand new pickup vehicles to the military command in the region.

The gesture aims at complementing the mobility and operations of soldiers to respond efficiently to threats and beef up security in the region.

The vehicles, valued at GHS 1.7 million, is part of the mining company’s corporate social responsibilities to revamp socioeconomic activities in the region.

General Manager - Ahafo South mine of Newmont, Alex Kofi Annin highlighted the company’s commitment to enhancing security within host communities and by extension, the Ahafo region.

“For us at Newmont, the safety and security of our workforce and the people within our jurisdiction remains a topmost priority. We are therefore deeply committed to supporting the valiant men and women of the security agencies who tirelessly safeguard our borders and ensure our safety,” he said.

He continued: “It is our hope that these vehicles will serve as an efficient enabler to you and reinforce our collaboration to creating a safer environment and future for our people”.

The delegation from the company led by their General Manager, Alex Kofi Annin and the Group Head of Security, Campbell Corrigan made the donation to the Regional Coordinating Council.

The vehicles were received by the Ahafo Regional Minister and handed to the military barracks.

Regional Minister, George Boakye, emphasized on the need for entities in the region to facilitate peace-building for socioeconomic development.

“Since 2017, we’ve seen peaceful coexistence. But it can’t only be the government’s sole responsibility to ensure peace and stability here. So any organization or company in the region that is committed to the development of the region are allowed to support the coordinating council,” he said.

Brigadier Commander for the 3BN, Michael Opoku, was grateful for the gesture, indicating it was opportune.

“We use cars here but they are old. The vehicles will help us in our daily operations,” he said.

The company remains committed to enhancing security and safety in the region as it has established a police training school in Kenyasi through its Development Foundation.

The facility has modern administrative block, a single storey-building and other ancillary facilities.

Since its establishment, the school has trained and graduated over 500 officers including general recruits and under cadet personnel.

“We recognize that securing a nation's future hinges on the unwavering dedication of its security agencies. By providing these essential resources, we hope to contribute to the creation of a safer and more secure environment for every citizen in the Ahafo region and Ghana as a whole,” Alex Annin emphasized.