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.

The initiative targets communities, including Bibiani Old Town and Zongo, where residents were resettled, providing them with improved educational facilities to enhance teaching and learning.

Speaking in an interview, the Chief Executive Officer of Asante Gold Mines, Mr David Anthony, emphasized that education remains the foundation of every community. He noted that investing in the education of children is key to securing a better future for society.

He further urged community members to take proper care of the facilities to ensure their longevity and continued benefit for future generations.

“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.

General Manager of Asante Gold Mines, Samuel Kwasi Takyi, revealed plans by the company to construct a 100-bed capacity hospital for the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality.

According to him, the project is aimed at easing 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.

He stressed the need for additional infrastructure to improve healthcare delivery due to the increasing population and demand for medical services.

“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 the Central Region, so there is a strong need for expansion,” he said.

The Paramount Chief of Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, commended the company for the initiative, describing education as the key to success.

He encouraged parents to prioritize their children’s education and advised the youth who could not access 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 admonished.