Newmont Ghana has donated 3 brand new Toyota Hilux to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in a short ceremony held at the Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council, Goaso on Wednesday 12 June, 2024.

The vehicles which were valued at a cost of GH¢1,713,718.68 each would assist the mobility of personnel deployed in the region.

The General Officer Commanding Central Command, Brigadier General Michael Opoku who received the vehicles on behalf of the Military High Command, thanked Newmont for the gesture and assured that the vehicles would be used for the purpose it was intended. He assured them that GAF would ensure peace in the Ahafo Region with the support of stakeholders.

The General Manager of Newmont Ahafo South Mine, Mr Alex Kofi Annin who presented the vehicles indicated that Newmont prides itself by improving the lives and creating value for their stakeholders. He mentioned that the vehicles would assist the military to improve their patrols. He used the opportunity to express his appreciation to the leadership of Newmont for their continuous support to the people of Ghana.

The Regional Minister, Hon George Boakye who supervised the handing over of the vehicles also chronicled the numerous supports that the region has enjoyed from Newmont. He added that the provision of the vehicles would help personnel to deal with security issues in the region.