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Basic schools in Obuasi receive 47,000 from AngloGold Ashanti

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AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine has collaborated with the Otumfuo Charity Foundation to supply 47,000 textbooks to elementary school students in Obuasi, reaching over 100,000 books in total through their free textbook distribution initiative.

During the handover ceremony, Ms. Mavis Nana Yaa Kyei, the Social Development and Gender Superintendent of AngloGold Ashanti, emphasized the positive impact of the strategic partnership on education quality in Obuasi.

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The initiative aligns with the company’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan and the Basic Education Improvement Programme, underscoring the belief that knowledge is crucial for societal progress.

As part of their broader education enhancement plan, AngloGold Ashanti has initiated the construction of exam printing centers in Obuasi East District and Obuasi Municipality.

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Additionally, projects include a nine-unit classroom block at Sanso, the establishment of a robotics center at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, and capacity-building workshops for educators.

Kwabena Owusu Nketia, the District Education Director for Obuasi East, praised AngloGold Ashanti’s contributions as a game-changer, alleviating the government’s resource burden for teaching and learning.

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The company’s commitment to supporting STEM education is evident through initiatives like science, mathematics, and ICT textbook donations.

Kwabena Owusu Ababio, Stakeholder Relations and Capacity Building Manager of Otumfuo Charity Foundation, expressed expectations that the textbook distribution would enhance students’ access to learning materials, complementing government-provided resources.

The collaboration between AngloGold Ashanti and the Otumfuo Charity Foundation is recognized for facilitating the availability of learning materials and promoting quality basic education.

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