Accra, November 19th, 2016 - More than 1000 workers of the Mohinani Group joined hands to give thanks to God for his blessings and protection throughout the group’s fifty years of operations in Ghana and other parts of the world, to climax the business’ week-long anniversary celebration.
Workers from the business's production, trading, and retail divisions were subsequently involved in various competitive yet enjoyable games, designed to encourage healthy living among the staff. The fun moments also afforded the staff members the opportunity to network and strengthen bonds with one another, in addition to demonstrating togetherness and unity across the business.
Staff members who had also served for more than a decade were also recognized and awarded for their loyalty and commitment to the business as part of the riveting climax.
Making an impact with the celebration
On September 14th & 15th the Mohinani Group launched its 50th anniversary recycling campaign amongst 20 schools in Ghana and engaged more than 5,000 pupils in Greater Accra Region and Ashanti Region.
Under the theme “Celebrating our Past, Inspiring the Future," the campaign sought to educate the Ghanaian populace and students on proper waste management and recycling.
On 23rd and 30th September, the Group in partnership with Environment 360, a non-profit NGO, organized an Edufair in Ashanti Region and Greater Accra Region to interact, engage, and educate over 2000 students through arts and games on proper waste management, disposal, and recycling. Within the same period, the Mohinani Group donated 92 Polytank bins to 20 schools to help manage and support waste disposal in the schools.
On October 1, 2016, The Mohinani Group, in partnership with the Environmental Service and Protection Agency (ESPA) and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), organized a clean-up exercise on the national sanitation day. Over 500 staff members participated in the exercise and desilted choked drains, cleaned open gutters, and swept the streets of Circle, James Town, Oxford Street, Avenor, and Ring Road.
A press release issued and signed by Ashok Mohinani, Executive Director of the Group, said the campaign forms part of the Group’s commitment towards recycling to help reprocess plastic and carrier bags, especially to reduce the pressure on the environment. “As we celebrate a significant milestone in our journey, we want to give back to society in an environmentally sustainable way since our products or services have in one way or another contributed to the challenge of plastic waste in the country," he emphasised.
Touching on the Group’s achievements, the Executive Director said it has for the past 50 years invested hugely in machinery and human capital, as well as expanded its line of operations, with the sole aim of meeting quality international standards and delivering the best to its consumers.
“With just one company in Accra, the Mohinani Group has grown into a diversified world-class group with businesses and brands across the globe and a penchant for innovation and industrial leadership," Mr. Ashok revealed.
Mr. Ashok said the Group’s consistent investments in the Ghanaian economy have not only provided quality products and services but also helped to create jobs and reduce poverty in the last half century.
“We have employed over 10,000 people directly or indirectly, provided scholarships, educational infrastructure, access to portable water, and supported entrepreneurial and community development all in our bid to make life better for Ghanaians everywhere," he stressed.
