The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated US$400,000 towards the ongoing redevelopment of Burma Camp to support the provision of decent accommodation for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The donation was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Dr Ing Kenneth Ashigbey during a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) William Agyapong, on Friday 6 November 2026 at the General Headquarters.
Dr Ing Ashigbey said the contribution was aimed at strengthening the existing partnership between the Chamber and the GAF, particularly in promoting the welfare of military personnel. He noted that security remained a fundamental requirement for national development, emphasising that the Armed Forces played a critical role in maintaining the peace and stability necessary for businesses, industries and communities to thrive.
He commended the GAF for its professionalism, discipline and dedication to safeguarding the country, adding that the Chamber remained committed to supporting initiatives that strengthened security institutions and promoted national development. He further highlighted the Chamber’s previous contributions towards security-related initiatives and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the welfare of military personnel.
He also requested that the accommodation block being supported through the donation be named after the Ghana Chamber of Mines as a lasting symbol of the partnership and the Chamber’s contribution towards improving military accommodation. He expressed hope that the facility would serve as a reminder of the shared commitment of both institutions to national development and the welfare of personnel.
Lt Gen Agyapong expressed profound appreciation to the Ghana Chamber of Mines for the generous donation, describing it as a significant contribution towards addressing the accommodation challenges confronting the Armed Forces. He noted that the Burma Camp redevelopment initiative is intended to provide personnel with decent, modern and comfortable accommodation, thereby improving their living conditions and enhancing morale. He also acknowledged the longstanding collaboration between the GAF and the Chamber in various areas of mutual interest.
The CDS called on other corporate institutions, stakeholders and well-meaning Ghanaians to emulate the gesture of the Ghana Chamber of Mines by supporting the redevelopment initiative. He commended governments efforts at providing decent accommodation for personnel and stressed that collective support was essential to achieving the vision of providing improved accommodation for military personnel and their families.