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87 Graduates emerge from women empowerment program

Introduction

In a significant stride towards boosting women empowerment and national development, Adamus Resources Limited, in collaboration with the College of Beauty, Arts and Entrepreneurship (CBAE), celebrated the graduation of 87 women from the mine's catchment area. The program, aimed at equipping women with employable skills in trades such as makeup artistry, hairdressing, bead making, and detergent manufacturing, culminated in a grand ceremony graced by distinguished speakers.

Address by Hon Dr. Kobby Okyere Darko-Mensah (Western Regional Minister)

Hon Kobby Okyere Darko (Western Regional Minister)

Hon Kobby delivers his address

In his address, the Western Regional Minister who was also the chairman for the occasion acknowledged the importance of skills development, particularly targeted towards women, in addressing inequalities and contributing to nation-building. He lauded Adamus for their commitment to corporate and social responsibilities and urged the company to extend this initiative across the entire country.

Address by Hon Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP for Ellembele)

The honourable MP underscored the importance of Skills Programs for mining communities, acknowledging that mining activities are temporary, but the empowerment of young women and men endures. He cited a recent report by the CDD, identifying unemployment as a national security issue in Ghana, and promised to initiate a skill-oriented program targeting 2000 youths in collaboration with Adamus.

Hon Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP for Ellembele)

Hon Kofi Buah delivers his address

Address by Angela List (CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited)

Angela List (CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited)

CEO Ms Angela List delivers her address

Angela List, the CEO of Nguvu Mining, the parent company of Adamus, expressed her pride and admiration for the graduates, thanking the Queen Mother of Bogazo for her relentless support. Despite initial doubts, she emphasized her optimism and revealed that some graduates had already secured supply contracts with hotels and Adamus Resources Limited. Praising the girls' resilience and excellence, she pledged her continuous support and encouraged other corporate institutions to emulate this sustainable project.

Address by Mr Alex Hagan (General Manager of Adamus)

Mr Alex Hagan (GM of Adamus) delivers his address

The General Manager of Adamus, Mr Hagan highlighted Adamus's contributions to community development, including collaboration with Kikam Technical Institute in training community members in various trades. He also announced the recent training of 20 community members in mining-related skills. Speaking about the Women Empowerment Project (WEP), he emphasized its role in equipping women with essential skills for economic independence.

Address by Ms Rebecca Donkor (Principal of CBAE)

Ms Rebecca Donkor, the Principal of CBAE, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the graduates and also thanked Adamus and all the facilitators for making the project a success. In her inspiring address, she encouraged the graduates to be resilient, confident in their acquired skills, and embrace lifelong learning. Her words resonated with the overarching theme of empowerment and growth that marked the event.

Ms Rebecca Donkor (Principal of CBAE)

Ms Rebecca Donkor (Principal of CBAE) delivers her address

Good Will Message by Hon Kwasi Bonzoh (DCE of Ellembelle District)

The honorable DCE expressed his profound gratitude to Adamus Resources, particularly Ms Angela List for her role in this transformative initiative. He conveyed his heartfelt wishes for success to the graduates as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Hon Kwasi Bonzoh (DCE of Ellembelle District)

Hon Bonsoh (DCE of Ellembelle) delivers good will message

Photo Excerpts from the Product Exhibition

The invited guests at the WEP product Exhibition.
The invited guests at the WEP product Exhibition.
The invited guests at the WEP product Exhibition.
The invited guests at the WEP product Exhibition.

Conclusion

The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in the journey towards economic development. The collaboration between Adamus Resources Limited and CBAE has not only provided women with valuable skills but also inspired a broader movement towards community empowerment. The commitment from various stakeholders promises a brighter future for the mining communities and the nation at large.

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Angela List

Chief Executive Officer

Angela List is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nguvu Holdings, a group of mining companies in West Africa. She is responsible for balancing strategic vision with operational efficiency, ensuring that the company grows sustainably while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and adhering to regulatory requirements. Her leadership is characterized by focusing on innovation, diversity, and community engagement.

Before becoming the CEO of Nguvu Holdings, she served as the Executive Director of BCM Group, another prominent mining contracting company. Angela has been a key figure in the industry for over 25 years, beginning her career with KPMG, where she developed essential skills that laid her professional success. She successfully managed and executed significant projects like the Bibiani Contract and successfully negotiated the acquisition of 80% of the shares in SML with the government of Niger.

Angela holds an MSc and an MBA from Manchester University and a BSc in administration from the University of Ghana, respectively. She is also the Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (2023/2024) and has been recognized as the Female CEO of the year at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards (2023), Best Mining Company (Adamus Resources Limited) Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence (2023) and various awards including Ghana Women’s awards, Women’s Choice Awards Africa, Corporate Leadership Excellence Awards and Swag Awards.

Angela has secured contracts with major companies such as Barrick Gold (Formerly Randgold) in Mali, B2Gold in Namibia, Iamgold in Senegal, African Minerals Limited in Sierra Leone, and Glencore in Kazakhstan. She is passionate about increasing women’s representation in the mining industry and encourages more women to enter what has traditionally been a male-dominated field.

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Alex Obu-Simpson

Group Human Resources and Adminstration Manager

Alex is the Group Human Resources & Administration Manager responsible for developing and executing HR strategies in the group’s talent management, performance management, succession planning and all strategic people and culture functions as well as providing guidance to the CEO on people issues. He is also responsible for a healthy workforce and workplace culture that helps maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the Group.

Before joining the Nguvu Group he worked as the Regional Employee Relations Manager and previously as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs for Gold Fields West Africa. Until then he was the HR/Admin Manager for MODEC Ghana, an Oil & Gas company responsible for operating and maintaining the FPSO KNK and Kufuor in Ghana. He has several years’ experience in Learning and Development, Performance Management and Employee Relations spanning several industries including Mining, Oil & Gas, Banking, and Academia.

Alex holds a double Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations from Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom and B. Ed Educational Psychology, University of Cape Coast. He also holds a Professional Executive Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEM-ADR) from the Gamey & Gamey Academy of Mediation and a proud alumnus of Oxford University, United Kingdom in Executive Leadership.

He is a Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM), Leoron Institute, a member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (CIHRM), Ghana and Institute of Directors (IoD), Ghana. Alex was recognized as Africa Top 50 HR Leader, in March 2022 at the Ghana Human Resources Innovations Awards. He was also recognized as an Exemplary HR Business Leader in 2023 by the National Governance and Business Leadership Award.

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