The Ghana Chamber of Mines has completed a US$300,000 financial support package to the Ghana Air Force (GAF) with a final donation of GH₵1.68 million, aimed at boosting the refurbishment of aircraft used for critical national operations.
The latest contribution, presented on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, marks the final tranche of a commitment first announced in 2024, underscoring the mining industry’s support for the operational readiness of the Ghana Air Force.
The funds will be used to refurbish aircraft deployed for national security, surveillance, emergency response and other strategic assignments. A delegation from the Ghana Air Force visited the Chamber’s Secretariat to formally receive the final donation, bringing the pledge to full completion.
Speaking at the presentation, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, said the initiative reflects the mining sector’s appreciation of the Air Force’s central role in safeguarding Ghana’s stability and development.
He stated that the development of the country is paramount to the Chamber, noting that the Ghana Air Force plays a critical role in ensuring national security and supporting emergency and strategic operations across the country.
Ing. Ashigbey added that a stable and secure environment is essential for sustainable development, including the growth of the mining industry, describing the support as the sector’s modest contribution to strengthening that capacity.
He recalled that the Chamber made an initial US$150,000 donation in 2024 at the Air Force Base in Accra, noting that the completion of the pledge demonstrates the Chamber’s commitment to honouring its obligations and supporting national institutions.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Ghana Air Force, Air Commodore Elvis King Arneson, Base Commander of Air Force Base Accra, expressed gratitude to the Chamber for its sustained partnership.
Air Commodore Arneson said the timely support from the Ghana Chamber of Mines will significantly enhance the aircraft refurbishment programme and improve readiness for national assignments.
He further noted that partnerships between state institutions and the private sector are vital to building resilient and responsive national security capabilities, particularly in an evolving security and emergency landscape.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is the main minerals industry association in Ghana, representing companies and organizations engaged in the minerals and mining industry. Founded in 1928, its members account for over 90 percent of all of the country’s mineral production.
The engagement highlighted the strong institutional relationship between the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Ghana Air Force, while reaffirming the importance of public-private sector collaboration in advancing Ghana’s national interest and strengthening critical state capacities.
