The French Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Frederic Clavier says his country is ready to partner with institutions in Ghana to foster socio-economic development of the country in the areas of education, science and technology.
He made this remark when he paid a courtesy calls on the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine in Tarkwa.
According to him, France is poised to establish more businesses in Ghana under the French Chamber of Commerce.
He said the time has come for institutions of higher learning in the extractive industry in the country to produce more expertise with technical know-how and competencies to grab opportunities the industry presents.
He also commended the partnership between AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine and the University of Mines and Technology over the years.
Addressing the delegation, Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine Sicelo Ntuli, re-iterated that AngloGold Ashanti is committed to making communities in which it operates better off. He enumerated some social interventions rolled out by the Mine for the betterment of the people in the communities.
He indicated that the mine will welcome an opportunity to work in partnership with the French Embassy through its development agency in contributing to the sustainable development of Tarkwa and its environs.
The delegation later toured the on-site installation of Total, a French company which suppliers fuel to the mining companies in and around Tarkwa.
The delegation also included the Head of Cooperation and Cultural Affairs of the French Embassy, Paulo Pais, Cultural Cooperation Attache, Anne Marie Coeveltn and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology Professor Jerry Kumah.
The visit is a follow up to a tour of some investments in the Twin-City of Sekondi/Takoradi early this year.
SICELO NTULI, MD OF IDUAPRIEM MINE EXPLAINING A POINT TO THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR
VICE CHANCELLOR OF (UMAT) PROF. KUMAH, MD OF IDUAPRIEM MINE SICELO NTULI AND THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO GHANA, FREDERIC CLAVIER
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