Cargill renovates girls’ dormitory at State School for the Deaf-Adjei Kodjo

By Buertey Francis BORYOR

Cargill Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by renovating the girls’ dormitory at the State School for the Deaf in Adjei Kodjo.

The newly refurbished facility was officially handed over to the school today; giving students a safer, more comfortable and supportive place to live and study.

This project is part of the company’s broader effort to support inclusive education and improve infrastructure in the communities where it operates.

Max Essoh Latte, Managing Director-Cargill Ghana, in a post-event media engagement said calls to renovate the dormitory came from students during the company’s World Food Day visit to the school.

He stressed that education cannot thrive without a supportive environment and said Cargill remains committed to creating safe spaces for learners. He added that it will continue being an active partner in community development.

“The children are our future and education is the foundation of sustainable development for this nation. At Cargill, we believe every child deserves a supportive environment to learn and thrive.

“Through this project, we are not only providing a safe home for the students but also reaffirming our long-term commitment to empowering communities through education,” he elaborated.

Francis Yohuno, Human Resource Director-Cargill West Africa, highlighted the role of Cargill Cares – the company’s employee-led community service programme – in driving the project. He explained that every employee dedicates time to community work, with funding support from the company.

“Staff themselves identify needs in education, nutrition and the environment and then work together to address them.”

He furthermore said the company has supported other educational projects in Tema and beyond: including renovating computer labs, building a craft court for Community One and preparing to retool an ICT lab in Nyinahini with 40 new computers. He stressed that such investments help communities thrive while building future leaders.

Ms. Emanuela Akunlibey – Special Education Coordinator for Tema West, speaking on behalf of Mr. Isaac MaCarthy-Mensah, Tema West Municipal Director of Education – expressed deep appreciation for the project.

“I am impressed by how quickly the facility had been transformed. It is particularly important to start with the needs of girls,” she added.

While government plays its role, she noted that partnerships with organisations like Cargill are vital for improving schools.

On behalf of the Education Directorate, she thanked the company for its intervention; describing it as a very great work that will go a long way to support both teaching and learning.

Mr. Isaac Arthur, Headmaster-Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf, also expressed his gratitude on behalf of students, staff and parents. He said the project shows a true commitment to education and the well-being of learners.

He noted that the new dormitory provides a safe and supportive environment for girls, which will help them excel both academically and personally.

He described the renovation as a strong example of corporate social responsibility and encouraged other organisations to follow Cargill’s lead.

“This new dormitory will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience and living conditions for our girls, empowering them to reach their full potential,” he remarked.

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