ofi Ghana boost education in 5 cocoa communities with new schools, supplies
With a vision to empower communities, improve skills, and help children to access and stay in school, olam food ingredients Ghana Limited (ofi), a Licensed Buying Company in Ghana’s Cocoa sector and an exporter of cashews, has supported five (5) communities within Nkawkaw with educational infrastructure.
ofi Ghana has constructed three kindergarten blocks, one primary school, and refurbished another basic school to benefit over 1,000 children in cocoa-growing communities; Awosoase, Tiawia, Krobom, Ekawso, and Akawani.
As part of the company’s Cocoa Compass sustainability ambition, it aims to support communities to thrive, such as improving access to and interest in education and mitigating against child labour.
Beyond the infrastructure, ofi Ghana has distributed 12,470 books and some pens, pencils, and crayons to children within these communities. The company believes education is an important springboard to help farmers and their families develop the knowledge and skills to achieve greater financial security and resilience.
The Headteachers of the schools expressed their gratitude to ofi Ghana and its partners for their generosity. They shared how the stationery provided will aid the teaching and learning process and allow more students to participate actively in academic activities. They also pledged to take good care of the new facilities to ensure they last long enough to serve incoming pupils.
The Country Head of ofi Ghana, Mr Eric Botwe said, “ofi and its partners are focused on contributing to the growth and development of the communities we operate in. Education is an important tool in helping to help unlock the barriers for children to prosper.”
The Head of Sustainability, Mr Kennedy Ntoso, also indicated that the company was working with some contractors to secure furniture for the schools.
ofi Ghana remains focused on improving the livelihood of farmers within their communities. The company will continue to explore innovative ways to bolster development and provide support to the community.
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