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GREL hands over Community Centerat Nyanso
Accra High School
The Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has handed over a Community Centre to the people of Nyanso in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.
The facility costing GH¢306,644.03 would be used for weddings, out doorings, community durbars and funerals among other social gatherings.
The Managing Director (MD) of GREL, Mr Lionel Barre said the company offered sustainable jobs and income to over 4,000 members of staff and the out-grower scheme instituted by his outfit.
He said GREL had provided potable water to communities, built schools, supplied desks and given allowances to teachers engaged during vacation classes and also put up health facilities for the people to access quality healthcare.
Mr Barre said the community centre was constructed at the request of the people of Nyanso after several stakeholder engagements on the need to build a centre at the community because hiring of tents, canopies and chairs for public gatherings like funerals, weddings and others were becoming a worry to the people especially on rainy days.
He thanked the chief and people of Nyanso for cooperating with GREL and the contractor who put up the community centre for their patience, understanding, dedication and collaboration during the period of construction.
The MD urged the chief, people and all who would patronise the facility to try and own it and never treat it as something imposed on them because the building was demand-driven to alleviate the suffering of the inhabitants.
The chairman of the Association of Chiefs on Whose Land GREL Operates (ACLANGO), Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX also said GREL’s operations had brought about many social interventions to the catchment areas like schools, health facilities, water projects among others.
He appealed to all rubber farmers to take the latex (raw rubber) to the accredited buying centres instituted by GREL and stop selling their produce to middle men because “these middle men did not provide any corporate social responsibility to the communities.”
The Chief of Nyanso, Nana Essoun Kuma II also said the problems of some inhabitants of Nyanso looking for money to hire canopies, chairs for social gatherings would now be a thing of the past.
He said the provision of this edifice would make them celebrate weddings, naming ceremonies and funerals in a grand style whether there was rain or sunshine because they now had a beautiful place.
He thanked ACLANGO, the Management of GREL and all those who contributed in diverse ways to bring the project to a successful completion, and promised that the culture of maintenance would be adhered to.
From Peter Gbambila-Nyanso.
MTN Ghana has hosted more than 200 students from various educational institutions in Accra for an engaging, hands-on technology immersion at MTN House, bringing classroom theory to life and fueling interest in STEM and digital innovation.
Students from Ashesi University, Ghana International School, Cradle Star Academy, and Kinderland School explored MTN Ghana’s rich history, core values, customer-focused innovations, and digital transformation agenda.
They were introduced to the company’s sustainability and social impact initiatives, spanning education, youth empowerment and community development. A key highlight of the visits was a tour of MTN Ghana’s Network Operations Centre (NOC) and data centres.
The students gained first-hand exposure to the advanced technology, systems, and expertise powering seamless connectivity for millions daily – offering a rare look into how MTN ensures network performance, security, and resilience.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, noted, “Hosting students at MTN House reflects our commitment to shaping Ghana’s digital future. As we deliver our Ambition 2030 strategy, we are deepening investments in youth development through programmes like the Bright Scholarship, the MTN Digital Skills Academy, and collaborations on the One Million Coders Programme and the Girls in ICT initiative led by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation.”
Paschal Paaga, Manager for IT Projects Implementation, emphasised the importance of experiential learning.
‘’By opening our doors, we are helping to bridge the gap between academia and industry. We want young people to see the real-world impact of technology and be inspired to pursue careers in STEM.”
For many participants, the experience was transformative. Maame Sapomaa, a Level 300 Information Systems student from Ashesi University, shared, “The visit was incredibly inspiring. Everything we have learned in the classroom came to life, and we were exposed to new concepts beyond our studies. It has motivated me even more to pursue a career in technology.”
As MTN Ghana advances its Ambition 2030 vision, the company remains committed to driving digital inclusion, platform-led innovation, and building strategic partnerships that support Ghana’s long-term socio-economic development.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed sorrow over the death of two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in a road accident in the Upper West Region.
The deceased are Taufi Ibrahim and Abdul Khalid, both students at Chiana Roman Catholic Junior High School.
“Management of the Ghana Education Service has received with profound sorrow the tragic news of the untimely demise of two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, Taufi Ibrahim and Abdul Khalid, students of Chiana Roman Catholic Junior High School in the Upper West Region,” a statement issued by Mr Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES, said.
It said preliminary reports indicated that the students died in a road traffic accident on Sunday, May 3, while travelling to Wa ahead of the commencement of the examination.
“We are deeply saddened that these young lives, full of promise and potential, have been cut short under such distressing circumstances.
“Management and staff of GES, and the entire education community, extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the school, their classmates, and all who have been affected by this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
The statement said Management of the GES would continue to liaise with the appropriate authorities to ascertain full details of the incident and consider measures to prevent similar occurrences. –GNA
