By
Jesse Owusu Ampah/Elizabeth Awinbono, GNA
Accra, Jan. 16, GNA
– The Accra Mining Network (AMN), an association of professional miners in the
country, has honoured Mr. Daniel Owiredu, President and Chairman of the Local
Board of Directors of Golden Star Resources, for the enormous contribution he
has made to the mining sector.
He was inducted as
the new Patron of Network and presented with a citation detailing his immense
contribution to the mining industry, spanning over three decades.
Mr. Owiredu, a
former President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, expressed gratitude for the
honour, saying, “This is a rare motivation for me to continually give my best
in the mining industry”.
He noted that the
association was a major stakeholder in mining development in the country and
said “I gladly accept to be the Patron of the Network.
“I am readily
available to offer my best, and I believe together we can achieve a lot for the
country.”
The Reverend Dr.
Joyce Aryee, a former patron of AMN, commended Mr Owiredu for his huge
contribution to the industry – his commitment to socio-economic development of
people and communities in mining areas.
That, she said, was
something that needed to be applauded and be emulated by all mining companies.
“This honour
should also be an inspiration to young people in mining that with determination,
perseverance and hard work, they can make it,” she added.
The Network is made
up of over 1,000 members and has a Chairperson, President, General Secretary,
Technical and Regional Coordinators.
GNA