Ghacem Cement Foundation (GCF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Ghacem Ltd, has donated 30,000 bags of cement to support community-based infrastructure projects across the country.

The northern sector, which covers Bono and Ahafo, Northern and Savannah, Ashanti, Upper East and Upper West regions, received 10,400 bags of cement.

The packages were presented to representatives of beneficiary institutions at a ceremony in Sunyani last week. The recipients are undertaking various projects such as classroom blocks, dormitories, clinics and other essential facilities.

Addressing the gathering on behalf of Ghacem’s management, the Commercial Director of Ghacem, Kwasi Kyere, emphasised the company’s belief in inclusive development.

He said the initiative reflected Ghacem’s dedication to supporting communities across all regions, particularly in critical sectors such as education and health care.

“This donation goes beyond material support. It reflects our respect for communities, our belief in their potential, and our desire to be a trusted development partner,” Mr Kyere stated.

Meanwhile, in the southern sector, covering Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern, Volta and Oti regions, 177 beneficiaries received 19,330 bags of cement at a ceremony last Friday at the Eastern Premier Hotel in Koforidua.

Donation since 2002

The Paramount Chief of Assin Owirenkyiman and Chairman of the GCF, Ehunuabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, who chaired the event in Koforidua, recalled that as of this year, the foundation had distributed approximately 800,000 bags of cement nationwide, representing an estimated value of GH¢64 million.

He expressed joy to host beneficiaries throughout the country, especially the southern sector, which continues to play a strategic role in Ghacem’s operations due to the presence of its manufacturing plants in Tema and Takoradi, as well as the region’s rapid pace of development.

He stated that in addition to the general distribution, the foundation had made a special commitment to the health sector and donated 1,000 bags of cement to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for the construction of a Children’s Oncology Unit.

This follows a similar intervention at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in previous years.

Ehunuabobrim Prah Agyensaim said to ensure accountability, the foundation would conduct post-donation monitoring to ensure that materials were used appropriately and that projects were executed as planned. 

Investing in education

The Managing Director of Ghacem, Dr Frank Huber, underscored the importance of investing in education as a foundation for national progress.

“The children we educate today will become the leaders, professionals and change-makers of tomorrow.

If we fail to get education right, there is no second chance,” he said.

Dr Huber praised the beneficiaries for taking the initiative in developing their communities, describing them as “the real heroes of Ghana.”

A Council Member of the foundation, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, said the foundation had remained committed to improving lives through strategic investments in infrastructure and called on the public to patronise Ghacem Cement products to sustain the foundation.