Eric Addae Boateng (R) presenting an envelope containing cash to Shak Al-Mohammed
Bawa-Rock Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned gold trading and mining company based in Obuasi, has provided GH¢700,000 in financial assistance to eight poultry farmers in the Greater Accra Region whose businesses were severely affected by the June 29, 2026 floods.
The support, presented at Roman Ridge in Accra, is intended to help the affected farmers recover from losses suffered during the disaster, including the destruction of poultry birds, farm infrastructure, working capital and other valuables.
Presenting the package on behalf of Bawa-Rock Limited, the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Eric Addae Boateng, said the intervention formed part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme aimed at supporting individuals and businesses affected by unforeseen circumstances.
He said the company recognised the devastating impact of the floods on the farmers and was committed to helping them rebuild and restore their livelihoods.
Mr. Boateng said Bawa-Rock would continue to undertake initiatives aimed at supporting businesses and communities affected by natural disasters and other challenges.
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Association of Poultry Farmers, Titus Frederick Lutterodt, commended Bawa-Rock for the intervention, describing it as a significant boost to farmers who had suffered substantial losses.
He said the assistance had renewed hope among affected farmers and would enable them to begin rebuilding their farms and businesses.
“Your kindness came at a moment when many of us have lost not only the birds and the farm structures but also our means of livelihood and hope for the future,” Mr. Lutterodt said.
He added that the compensation would go a long way towards helping the affected farmers recover their businesses.
A beneficiary, Shak Al-Mohammed of Shak Farms, said he was overwhelmed by the company’s decision to support the farmers at a time when many were struggling with despair and uncertainty.
He expressed appreciation to Bawa-Rock, saying the assistance would ease the burden on the affected farmers and make it possible for them to restart their businesses.
Another beneficiary, Abena Kyei, who has been involved in poultry and piggery farming since 1995, recounted the devastating impact of the floods on her business.
According to her, she had experienced several flooding disasters over the years without receiving external assistance.
She said the June floods destroyed tens of thousands of her birds, leaving her deeply discouraged and contemplating abandoning farming.
“I have my partners around here; I was so much discouraged, and we seriously gave up. My joy started arousing when I heard of Bawa-Rock,” she said.
Previous Intervention
The latest intervention follows another major relief programme by Bawa-Rock after the September 5 Obuasi Town Hall fire, which destroyed the businesses of more than 300 traders.
The company provided relief valued at GH¢1.5 million to the affected traders, including industrial sewing machines and other start-up kits to help them resume their businesses.
Bawa-Rock Limited, an aggregator for the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), said it is committed to creating lasting value through transparency, compliance and community impact.
By Ernest Kofi Adu