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US Ambassador to Ghana Invited by Prof Peter Appiahene to attend 4th Edition of UENR Tech Fair

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10 months ago

January 4, 2025

As a distinguished member of Ghana’s Electoral Commission and an Associate Professor at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Prof Peter Appiahene recently paid a courtesy call on the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer.

Prof Peter Appiahene as a Senior and formal Council member of UENR, the meeting also served as an opportunity to strengthen academic and diplomatic ties while highlighting key Technology initiatives at University of Energy and Natural Resources – UENR.

Prof Peter Appiahene and US Ambassador H.E Virginia Evelyn Palmer

He also highlighted his dual roles in academia and national service, emphasizing his commitment to enhancing electoral integrity and fostering transparency in Ghana’s democratic processes.

Prof Peter Appiahene also extended a formal invitation to H.E. Palmer to attend the 4th Edition of the UENR Tech Fair, scheduled for July 2025. He emphasized the event’s importance in driving technological advancement and its potential for enhancing Ghana-U.S. relations through shared knowledge and partnerships.

Ambassador Palmer on her part commended Prof. Appiahene’s contributions to Ghana’s democracy especially in the just ended 2024 general Elections and academia, reiterating the U.S.’s support for initiatives that promote good governance, educational excellence, and sustainable development in Ghana.

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MTN Ghana Foundation Completes 170 Impactful Projects Nationwide

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5 days ago

November 5, 2025

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MTN Ghana Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Make a Lasting Impact

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

The MTN Ghana Foundation has been at the forefront of championing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at driving growth and development in communities across the country.

During a panel discussion at the 2025 MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum held on Thursday, October 30, at Elmina Beach Resort, Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics at MTN Ghana, highlighted the foundation’s remarkable CSR endeavors.

2025 Media & Stakeholders Forum – Panel Discussion

With over 170 projects implemented nationwide, the MTN Ghana Foundation’s CSR initiatives are focused on three key areas: Education, Health, and Economic Empowerment. In the realm of Education, the foundation has made significant contributions, including the construction of classroom blocks, school dormitories, libraries, and ICT centers for schools and prisons.

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

Additionally, the MTN Bright Scholarship initiative has provided full educational sponsorship opportunities to thousands of tertiary students and approximately 200 teachers across the country.

In the Health sector, the MTN Ghana Foundation has made substantial investments, including the provision of fully equipped blood banks at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital. Furthermore, the foundation has constructed a 15-bed children’s ward at the Twifo Praso District Hospital at a total cost of GHC 150,000.

Other notable initiatives include the “Yellow Care” program, which supports infants in hospitals, and annual sponsorships and donations to traditional councils in the Central Region during festivals such as the Edina Bakatue, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, and Aboakyire.

Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the MTN Ghana Foundation is making a tangible impact in the lives of Ghanaians, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.