Oguaa People Commend MIIF for Community Engagement During Fetu Afahye

The people of Oguaa in the Central Region have lauded the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) for its impactful community engagements during the just-ended 61st Fetu Afahye.

The engagements provided a platform for residents to learn about MIIF’s mandate and the legal framework governing its operations. From one locality to another, the MIIF team educated the public on how Ghana’s mineral revenues are managed and invested, helping to foster trust and dispel misinformation.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

Stakeholders welcomed the opportunity for direct interaction and called on the Fund to align its future investments with the real needs and priorities of mining communities. They further advocated for regular engagements to build stronger, long-term relationships based on mutual respect and collaboration.

Community members noted that inclusive decision-making and consistent communication will promote social acceptance of mining activities and help prevent conflicts.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

The MIIF team, in turn, stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation between communities and legally operating mining companies.

They highlighted the potential for job creation, SME growth, and capacity building through such partnerships.

Residents were encouraged to use appropriate channels to resolve disputes with mining firms to ensure peaceful coexistence.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

According to the team, sustained peace enables mining companies to operate effectively, leading to increased royalties for MIIF to invest on behalf of the people.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

Consequently, MIIF urged residents to stay informed by visiting the Fund’s website and following its official social media platforms.

Earlier, in collaboration with the 61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye Planning Committee, MIIF organised a health screening exercise at Ato Austin Gardens on September 3, 2025.

The event drew around 200 residents, including women, children, and the elderly.

The exercise, held in partnership with Unichem Ghana Group, the Cape Coast Regional Health Directorate, and the Ghana Pharmaceutical Association, included general medical check-ups, eye screenings, Hepatitis B testing, blood sugar assessments, and nutritional counseling.

Participants also received over-the-counter medications and took part in health education sessions.

MIIF’s involvement in the health screening reflected its commitment to enhancing the well-being of mining communities through targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The event also served as a valuable platform to raise awareness of MIIF’s work and its support for community development efforts tied to the annual Fetu Afahye.