Asante Gold Chirano commended for sustained scholarships to students in operational communities

The Chief Executive for the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Assembly, Sebastian Obeng, has commended Asante Gold Chirano Limited for its sustained support to communities within its operational area. He says the company’s investments in education and community development are making a practical contribution to the municipality and complementing the government’s efforts to expand opportunities for young people. Mr Obeng made the remarks at the Chirano Sefwiman Foundation Scholarship Awards and Second Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, September 10, 2026. A total of 24 students received scholarships. Of this number, 18 were selected under the Chirano Sefwiman Foundation Scholarship Scheme, while six received support through a separate General Manager’s Scholarship Scheme. The latest awards bring the total number of beneficiaries supported under the two scholarship schemes to 162.

The MCE encouraged the company and the Chirano Sefwiman Foundation to maintain their engagement with the catchment communities and urged the beneficiaries to approach their education with discipline and a clear sense of purpose. The ceremony also recognised 21 beneficiaries who had successfully completed their respective programmes of study. They form the second group of graduates produced by the scholarship scheme, following the graduation of an initial 33 beneficiaries. In total, 54 beneficiaries have now graduated under the programme. Chief of Sefwi Ahwiaa, Nana Kofi Nkoa, described the results recorded by the scholarship programme as evidence of what can be achieved when companies, traditional authorities, communities, and public institutions work towards a shared objective. He said access to education must be matched by personal responsibility, hard work, and a willingness to use acquired…