Anglogold Ashanti-Ghana, Obuasi cuts sod for ultra modern school complex

Anglogold Ashanti- Ghana, Obuasi Mine has cut sod to commence work on an ultramodern school complex at Sanso, a mining community in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The project when completed will be expected to replace the existing public school in the community. The educational edifice which is the first of its kind in the Obuasi Municipality would comprise a 9-unit classroom block, staff common room, Headteachers office, Sickbay, Kitchen, Library (book and e-library), Computer laboratory stocked with computers a well-designed compound with a water fountain. The Senior Sustainability Manager of Anglogold Ashanti, Mr. Emmanuel Baidoo at the sod cutting ceremony explained that the project would cost Gh¢5,000.000.00 when completed as part of the pledge made by AngloGold Ashanti in their 10- year Socio-economic Development Plan launched in July 2022. Being part of a firm commitment made by AngloGold Ashanti to build ten (10) school blocks for the people of Obuasi, among other interventions in the educational sector, Mr. Baidoo said will be expected to enhance access to quality education in the area. He disclosed that the School complex at Sanso, considered to be one of the Mine affected areas, will also serve adjourning communities including Anwona, Nyamebekyere, and Nhyieaso communities. Mr. Baidoo reiterated his outfit's resolve to partner with the local authorities in Obuasi to accelerate the developmental projects. He assured Anglogold Ashanti's determination to ensure that the communities within their catchment areas are better enhanced. The company collaborates with the two Assemblies in Obuasi to make sure they improve the living conditions of the people of Obuasi. Nana Osei Kwame, Ammanehene of the New Edubiase Traditional area who represented the Eduniasehene expressed his profound gratitude to Anglogold Ashanti for the project. He said the project was befitting of the status of Sanso with AGA having mined for over 100 years. He was however optimistic that the project would encourage the people of Sanso and surrounding areas to develop an interest in education to enable the project to serve its intended purpose. The Chief Executive officer of Kiln Construction and Design, a local construction firm, Kilian Zon, gave assurance that the project would be completed and handed over within eleven (11) months. He however called for the support of the Sanso community to make the project a great benefit to the community.