Quantum LC donates pickup to the Obuasi District Police Headquarters to bolster their operations
Quantum LC company limited, a contractor of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has donated a brand new ISUZU pickup to the Obuasi district police headquarters to enhance their operations in Obuasi and neighboring towns.
The donation was based upon a request from the police during the commissioning and handover of a building for them by AngloGold Ashanti in February 2024.
According to the Community relations manager of AngloGold Ashanti Edmond Oduro Agyei, AngloGold Ashanti views security as a priority area among other sectors as captured in their 10-year socioeconomic development plan launched 2 years ago.
“We understand that if the community we operate in a safe and secured, we can also embark on our activities unscathed. This is why we have come in to support the police to bolster their operations “, he added.
He stated that AngloGold Ashanti encourages their contractors to support the communities they operate in by honouring their corporate social responsibilities hence have been engaging them through AGA’s commercial department to appreciate the need to also come on board.
Mr. Agyei said they were delighted to have Quantum LC accept the challenge to support the police by procuring the pick-up vehicle at a cost of 37,000 dollars.
He seized the opportunity to encourage other contractors working with the mine to join in and support the development of the communities they operate in.
He again reiterated AngloGold Ashanti’s commitment to maintaining the healthy relationship it has with the security agencies and the government to make sure that the company operates in a sound environment.
A representative of Quantum LC Nana Dr. Baffour Boakye, Director of Quantum LC limited who led the company to donate the vehicle said they had information from AngloGold Ashanti on some pressing needs of the police which vehicle was very key hence they did not hesitate to come forward with the support.
He said as a company they are not oblivious to the essence of boosting the security of Obuasi by supporting the Police service . ” we know when the community is safe, we can also enjoy the freedom and sound mind to operate optimally”.
Meanwhile, the Ashanti South Regional Police commander ACP Mr. George Ankomah has commended Quantum LC for following the footsteps of AngloGold Ashanti by supporting the Police.
He said the vehicle would go a long way to strengthen their operations and provide the needed security for residents of Obuasi.
He further appealed to AngloGold Ashanti to factor the construction of barracks for the police into their future plans.
