Newmont Funds GHS 7.5m Basketball and Tennis Courts in Adausena

Newmont’s Development Foundation has commissioned state-of-the-art sporting facilities in Adausena, a host community of Newmont’s Akyem mine in the Birim North Municipality.
The facilities, constructed and furnished for GHS 7.5 million, include a basketball court, a lawn tennis court with four popular stands, two VIP stands, washrooms, and a gym. This was revealed at the unveiling of the newly constructed multipurpose sports arena in the municipality.
"This project was one of the target areas for the board, as it will serve as a central point for talent development, youth empowerment, community development, and social cohesion. It represents the work of all our stakeholders, and we must be proud of the results,” said Paul Suchmann Apenu, Community Development Manager at Newmont’s Development Foundation in Akyem.
“The modern arena, funded by Newmont through its foundation, will serve as the hub for various sports disciplines in the assembly. In addition to basketball and lawn tennis, it will also feature sports like table tennis and netball, thus providing a comprehensive sports experience for the communities,” he added.
In response, the Chief of Adausena, Nana Boni Abankro V, commended Newmont for the project and called on all stakeholders to take ownership to ensure its proper management.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by traditional leaders from the host communities, Newmont’s Foundation board members, the assembly’s sports directorate, and community members.
Newmont’s support for sporting activities and recreation in the host communities is well known. In 2006, the company instituted an annual inter-community sports competition, which continues to serve as a key part of its collaboration and partnership with the host communities.
Over the years, the Foundation has constructed four football pitches in New Abirem, Old Abirem, Adausena, and Hweakwae as part of Newmont’s commitment to youth development and wellbeing.
These pitches continue to support inter-school sports competitions and other academy-level football development.
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