Kenyasi No. 1 chiefs demand more development support from Newmont

The chiefs of Kenyasi No. 1, located in Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, have implored Newmont Ghana to ramp up its development support for the community to enhance residents' living standards. During a health screening and walk conducted by the company as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, the Krontihene of Kenyasi No. 1, Nana Yaw Boadu, urged the corporation to prioritize road rehabilitation and construction.

He highlighted that the poor state of certain roads impeded daily activities and posed health and transportation issues for residents. Boadu also urged Newmont to generate more job opportunities for qualified locals, especially the youth, to tackle unemployment in the area. While acknowledging the company's contributions over two decades, Boadu maintained that additional efforts were needed to satisfy the evolving needs of the inhabitants.

Samuel Osei, Communications and External Relations Manager of Newmont Ghana, affirmed that the welfare of individuals residing in the company's operational communities remains a top priority. He revealed that the health screening and walk were organized for residents of five communities within Newmont's operational zone, including Kenyasi No. 1, Kenyasi No. 2, Ntotroso, Gyedu, and Wamahinso.

Osei pledged that the company would persist in implementing initiatives aimed at improving the lives of locals and promoting development in its host communities. He emphasized that Newmont's presence over the past 20 years had contributed to development in the area but acknowledged that more work remains to be done.