A total of 172 young people from communities within the operational areas of Perseus Mining Ghana Limited (PMGL) have received scholarships worth GH¢278,279 through the company’s Edikan Trust Fund.
The bursaries are intended to support beneficiaries pursuing studies at various tertiary institutions across the country.
The scholarship presentation ceremony brought together traditional authorities, community representatives, parents, students, and officials of Perseus Mining, underscoring the company’s commitment to human capital development in its host communities.
This year’s allocation represents an increase of GH¢68,279 over the previous year, reflecting PMGL’s growing investment in education.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager of Perseus Mining, Alexander Oduro, described education as a cornerstone of community development.
“Education provides individuals with the tools needed to improve their lives and make meaningful contributions to society,” he said, assuring stakeholders of the company’s continued support for educational initiatives in its operational areas.
The Board Chairman of PMGL, Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, also highlighted the transformative power of education, describing it as a catalyst for social change.
“Education equips young people with the skills and opportunities to aspire beyond their present circumstances and strengthens society by nurturing thinkers, innovators, and responsible citizens,” he noted. He added that this belief has informed the company’s consistent support for the Edikan Scholarship Scheme over the past five years.
The Paramount Chief of the Owirenkyi Traditional Area, Nana Agyensaim, disclosed that Perseus Mining has invested more than GH¢28 million in community development projects, including scholarships, since the establishment of the Edikan Trust Fund.
Chairman of the Edikan Trust Fund, Akwasi Gyima Botah, explained that the fund was established as a development mechanism to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of communities within PMGL’s operational zones.
He noted that the Edikan Scholarship Scheme, the fund’s flagship initiative, provides financial assistance to brilliant but needy students, many of whom have completed their education and are now contributing positively to their communities.
The scholarship beneficiaries expressed gratitude to Perseus Mining for the support and pledged to work hard to ensure that the investment in their education produces meaningful results.
