Newmont provides funding for communication skills enhancement program
Multinational mining company, Newmont, has presented the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Ghana with ten new laptop computers. The equipment was handed over at a small ceremony held at the department, where the Director of Communications at Newmont Ghana, Mr. David Johnson, expressed the gesture as part of the corporation's social responsibility.
In response to a request from the department, Johnson stated, "We support institutions that align with our values, and considering the department's significant role, we felt it was appropriate to extend our support." Faculty members, students, and Newmont Africa staff attended the event.
The Head of Department, Dr. Abena Aninwaa Yeboah-Banin, expressed gratitude for the generous donation, stating, "Ten laptops will address numerous problems we face. We will put these to good use." Dr. Yeboah-Banin also emphasized the department's 50th anniversary celebrations and encouraged alumni to participate.
Newmont, a global leader in gold production and a producer of other minerals, is committed to environmental, social, and governance practices, as well as community investments in health, education, infrastructure, and social development programs. The company's recent investments in community development amounted to $69 million.
Although specific support for the University of Ghana's Department of Communication Studies has not been publicly detailed, the company's broader CSR strategy emphasizes community development and value creation, which could potentially benefit educational institutions indirectly.
Below are two sentences that contain the required words in the given context:
- The generous donation of ten laptops by Newmont to the University of Ghana's Department of Communication Studies can be seen as a reflection of their commitment to education-and-self-development.
- In line with Newmont's social responsibility and community investments in education, thedonated laptops aim to assist the department in creating valuable reports for their research and academic activities.
