Τhe Greece independence day along with the delivery of MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals' donation, a new 30-seater school bus for St. Nicholas Preparatory School in Tema, were celebrated on March 25, 2023, at the St. Nicholas Preparatory School in Tema region of Ghana.
With more than 8 years of presence in the country and in Sub-Saharan Africa, MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals remains true to its commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Specifically, the company has carried out social welfare projects and environmental initiatives amounting to over 6 million Ghana cedis.
For St. Nicholas Preparatory School, in 2018 MYTILINEOS supported the creation and equipment of a school canteen and dining hall enabling children to enjoy their daily meals., while in 2019 the company realized the construction of 6 rooms on the second floor of the main building. Three of them, were inaugurated in 2019 and the remaining three were completed in the first quarter of 2021.
This time as well, true to its commitment, the company again prioritizes the educational work of St. Nicholas Preparatory School and the development of the Tema community and on a request of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Mr. Nikos Dendias, MYTILINEOS delivered a new school bus that will safely transport students to school.
True to ESG values and by embracing social values and needs, especially in all local communities, where it operates, MYTILINEOS seeks to create value and return it to society. With the development of local communities, such as Tema region, a better and sustainable future is taking shape. Since 2015, the company's presence in Ghana through 3 projects that contribute to the energy needs of the country while providing sustainable solutions, has led to the employment of over 2,000 people in a working environment defined by safety, equality, and stability.
On a personal note, during the event, Chairman & CEO of MYTILINEOS, Mr. Evangelos Mytilineos addressed the young students by saying: “Nothing in life is achieved without effort and sacrifice; Freedom, education, equality of opportunity, respect for the people, the environment, the history, and the culture are stable values that strengthen societies and create pioneers. Your school provides you with this opportunity with care, love, and vision. In this vision, we as MYTILINEOS we assure you that we are next to you.”
