Cargill deepens CSR footprint with ultra-modern ICT centre at Nyinahin     

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Nyinahin

In a strategic move to promote digital literacy and inclusive education, Cargill Ghana has inaugurated an ultra-modern information communication technology (ICT) centre at Salem D/A Basic ‘C’ School at Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District of Ashanti Region.

The facility will provide students in the area with modern tools for 21st-century learning. The digital learning hub – now equipped with 40 computers, new furnishings, a 65-inch TV, printer-scanner unit, reinforced security features and upgraded power systems – is designed to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban schools.

The project is one of several corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts launched during a high-level visit to West Africa by Cargill Food’s senior leadership team.

The ICT lab is a testament to Cargill’s long-standing investment strategy in West Africa, where it operates across multiple countries in the cocoa supply chain.

The inauguration saw senior executives of Cargill reaffirm the company’s intent to deepen partnerships and scale its impact in cocoa-growing regions through shared-value initiatives.

Executive Vice President Jon Nash expressed Cargill’s continuous commitment to supporting communities in which the company operates.

The company’s investment aligns with its broader sustainability goals in Ghana’s cocoa sector, where it has maintained sourcing operations for years. By focusing on education, Cargill aims to empower future generations while strengthening the socio-economic fabric of cocoa-producing regions.

Managing Director-Cargill Ghana Max Essoh Latte, in an interview with journalists, emphasised the project’s long-term impact:

“This is part of our initiative to not only source cocoa but also invest meaningfully in the communities where we operate. Sustainable development begins with education. With this ICT centre, we’re giving children in Nyinahin a fair chance to thrive in a digital world. Our contribution includes over 40 computers, desks, chairs and other resources to help equip these students with critical skills,” he said.

Mr. Essoh Latte further highlighted the disparity between digital access in urban and rural areas of the country, noting that such investments are crucial to levelling the playing field.

“There’s a significant gap. By opening this lab, we are taking a major step toward closing it,” he added.

Human Resource Manager-Ghana Education Service (GES) for Atwima Mponua Municipality, Ekow Anna, indicated that the newly-launched ICT centre will serve a cluster of schools in the area.

The Headmaster of Salem D/A Basic School, Solomon Owusu, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Cargill, noting that prior to the support, students had to rely on teachers’ personal laptops—when available—to study ICT.

He added that the facility has a potential to significantly improve learning.

“This centre is a game-changer. It will directly impact academic performance and digital literacy,” he stressed.

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