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In a major boost to digital education in the Atwima Mponua District in the Ashanti Region, Cargill Ghana has inaugurated a fully refurbished and equipped Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory for a cluster of basic schools in Nyinahin.
The initiative, undertaken under the company’s corporate social responsibility, Cargill Cares initiative, it aims to enhance teaching and learning, while equipping pupils with essential digital skills to thrive in the modern world.
The state-of-the-art facility, located at the Nyinahin D/A Salem Basic C School, features 40 brand-new computers, a printer with scanner, 20 computer tables, 50 chairs, a 65-inch TV set, and new security doors to the school.
The facility has also been re-wired and equipped with internet connectivity, transforming it into a modern hub for digital learning, expected to benefit more than 400 pupils.
The investment underscores Cargill Ghana’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital literacy in cocoa-growing communities, ensuring that students gain the necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Managing Director of Cargill Ghana, Max Essoh Latte, said the project reflected the company’s dedication to sustainable community development.
Jon Nash and Xavier Hyenne, Vice-President, Finance – Food EMEA, interacting with some pupils and the ICT lab
“Sustainable development starts with education. We don’t just source cocoa we invest in the communities that make our work possible.
“We wanted to give back to Nyinahin, a community that has been so great to us.
This computer lab will give children the opportunity to thrive and become future leaders," Mr Latte added.
The project, unveiled during a visit to West Africa by Cargill Food’s senior leadership, formed part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen local partnerships, while driving sustainable progress across its operations and cocoa-growing communities.
Mr Latte said the company’s investments in education reflected Cargill Ghana’s approach to sustainable development.
“Cargill Ghana continues to demonstrate that true progress means driving business growth, while contributing to the well-being of people and the planet,” he said.
Teachers and community leaders have hailed the initiative aimed to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban as a game-changer for education in the district.
The Headmaster of Salem D/A Basic School, Samuel Owusu, described the project as a timely and transformative intervention, stressing that it would significantly improve ICT education and performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
“Within the district, we don’t have this kind of ICT lab. This facility will transform teaching and learning, especially in ICT where our pupils often struggle to pass,” he said.
The management of Cargill after the inauguration
The Girls’ Prefect of the school, Blessing Amoakoa, also expressed gratitude to Cargill Ghana, saying the facility would help students gain hands-on computer skills and improve their academic performance.
“Before this, most of us didn’t know how to use a computer or even type. Now, we can practice what we learn in class, and it will really help us to improve our ICT examination and future studies," she said.
A community leader at Nyinahin, Nana Kwabena Owusu, said, “this ICT centre will not only help our pupils learn computer skills but also expose them to global knowledge and opportunities. Cargill’s support has brought hope and transformation to our school and community.”
The digital learning project is one of several community-focused investments Cargill has made in Ghana’s cocoa regions, reflecting its commitment to empowering future generations, while advancing its sustainability goals.
