SMT Ghana, official distributor and aftersales partner for Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks, and other renowned brands, has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting education and community welfare. The company has donated teachers’ and school desks, chairs, school vests, and souvenirs to the Huni-Ano M/A Basic school located in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the Western Region of Ghana.
The donation forms part of SMT Ghana’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, aimed at improving education and promoting road safety among children in communities where the company operates.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Amaury Lescaux, Managing Director of SMT Ghana, emphasized the company’s dedication to giving back to society. “At SMT Ghana, we believe our responsibility extends beyond providing quality equipment. We are deeply committed to supporting education and promoting road safety, which are key pillars of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. Our core values ’Caring, Daring, and Sharing’ continue to guide our contributions to communities like Tarkwa,” he stated.
In addition to providing desks and chairs for the teachers, SMT Ghana also introduced the “Stop, Look, Wave” road safety program, a Volvo Trucks initiative designed to teach children how to stay safe on the road, especially around heavy-duty vehicles.
Mr. Jasper Agbakpe, Training Manager at SMT Ghana and a certified Volvo trainer, led the session with practical demonstrations on how pupils can safely cross roads. He highlighted the importance of vigilance and awareness when walking near trucks and busy highways.
Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Benjamin Mensah, Headmaster of Huni-Ano M/A Basic School, described the gesture as a “dream come true.” “We have been praying for support like this for a long time. This donation goes beyond desks and chairs. It represents an investment in the education and well-being of our pupils,” he said.
The event concluded with the presentation of reflective vests to the school to assist pupils when crossing the major highway near the school premises, further reinforcing the focus on child safety. Mrs. Hilda Peasah, Marketing and Communications Director of SMT Ghana inspired the kids to take their studies seriously and inculcate the road safety initiative ‘Stop, look, wave’ as a daily habit to stay safe whiles getting the best of education. SMT Ghana, she re-echoed will prioritize in investing adequately in its customers and the larger society through its CSR programs aside the provision of quality sales and aftersales service.
Through initiatives like these, SMT Ghana continues to make a meaningful impact by blending corporate responsibility with community development, ensuring that its success in business also translates into social progress.