{
  "id": 19129413,
  "title": "Ghana Chamber of Mines donates US$400,000 to GAF to support redevelopment of Burma Camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ghana-chamber-of-mines-donates-us-400-000-to-gaf-to-support-19129413",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T09:25:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-chamber-of-mines-donates-us400000-to-gaf-to-support-redevelopment-of-burma-camp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Chamber of Mines has contributed US$400,000 to aid in the redevelopment of Burma Camp, with the goal of improving accommodation for personnel in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This generous donation was made by the Chamber's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ing Kenneth Ashigbey, during a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on November 6, 2026.\n\nDr Ashigbey emphasized that this contribution aimed to bolster the existing partnership between the Chamber and the GAF, specifically in promoting the welfare of military personnel. He underscored the importance of security in national development, highlighting the crucial role played by the Armed Forces in maintaining peace and stability essential for businesses, industries, and communities to flourish.\n\nDr Ashigbey praised the GAF for its professionalism, discipline, and dedication to safeguarding the nation. He reiterated the Chamber's commitment to supporting security-related initiatives and the welfare of military personnel. He also proposed that the accommodation block benefiting from the donation be named after the Ghana Chamber of Mines as a testament to the partnership and the Chamber's contribution towards enhancing military accommodation.\n\nLt Gen Agyapong expressed deep gratitude to the Ghana Chamber of Mines for the substantial donation, stating it addresses critical accommodation challenges faced by the Armed Forces. He noted that the Burma Camp redevelopment aims to provide personnel with modern, comfortable, and decent living conditions, thereby improving morale. The CDS also acknowledged the Chamber's long-standing collaboration with the GAF across various areas of mutual interest and urged other corporate entities, stakeholders, and well-meaning Ghanaians to follow suit by supporting the redevelopment initiative. He commended the government's efforts in providing decent accommodation for personnel and stressed that collective support is vital in achieving the vision of improved accommodation for military personnel and their families.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated US$400,000 towards the ongoing redevelopment of Burma Camp to support the provision of decent accommodation for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The donation was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Dr Ing Kenneth Ashigbey during a courtesy visit to the Chief of the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}