Newmont supports Sunyani Technical University with US$40,000 for sports development

Sunyani Technical University (STU) has received a US$40,000 cheque from Newmont Ahafo North in support of the upcoming Ghana Technical Universities Sports Association (GHATUSA) Games, to be hosted by STU next year.

This financial support will directly go to the development of sports infrastructure at the university as it prepares to host all technical universities from across the country in Sunyani.

The General Manager of Newmont Ahafo North Mine, Mr. Charles Bissue, on behalf of the mining giant, presented the cheque to the Pro-Vice Chancellor of STU, Ing. Professor Julius Ceaser Puoza, at a brief meeting at Newmont’s mine site at Afrisipakrom near Duayaw Nkwanta in the Ahafo Region.

The support forms part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the University and Newmont Ahafo North while promoting sustainable development through sports and community-focused initiatives.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both organisations to reaffirm their commitment to building a partnership that delivers sustainable impact.

Beyond GHATUSA Games
Mr. Charles Bissue, the General Manager of Newmont Ahafo North Mine, stressed the importance of ensuring that the investment delivers value well beyond the GHATUSA Games, particularly through proper maintenance and adherence to safety standards.

“For us, this support goes beyond the GHATUSA Games. What is equally important is how the facilities are maintained, protected and used safely to ensure that the investment continues to serve students and the wider community for many years. We value our relationship with Sunyani Technical University and look forward to strengthening the collaboration between our two institutions.”

“Our partnership with Sunyani Technical University reflects our commitment to creating sustainable value within our host communities. We are pleased that this support will contribute not only to the successful hosting of the Games but also to infrastructure that can provide lasting benefits to students and the university community,” he said.

Madam Abena Ankomah Acheampomaa, Communities and Social Performance Lead at the mine, was also acknowledged for the important role she played in facilitating the donation and strengthening the engagement between Newmont Ahafo North and the university.

The engagement further reaffirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to creating sustainable impact through sports and community development. The partnership also reflects Newmont’s values of Be Always Safe, Care Deeply, Deliver Responsibly and Improve Daily.

Sustainable partnership
The Registrar of STU, Mr. Stephen Yeboah, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to sustaining the partnership, stating: “We are confident that this will grow into a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership between STU and Newmont Ahafo North.”

He emphasised that the investment should create benefits beyond the GHATUSA Games by contributing to sports facilities that will serve students and the wider University community over the long term and reaffirmed STU’s commitment to the proper maintenance, protection and sustainable management of the facilities to ensure that the investment continues to benefit both current and future generations of students.

The Pro-Vice Chancellor of STU, Ing. Prof. Julius Ceaser Puoza, expressed the university's appreciation to Newmont Ahafo North for the US$40,000 support and for its continued partnership.

“The University remains committed to ensuring that the support is responsibly utilized to deliver lasting value and contribute to the successful organisation of the GHATUSA Games, as well as the long-term development of sports at STU," he added.