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The IPMC Group has officially handed over a comprehensive GHS1.6 million package of educational and infrastructure equipment to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GetFund). This significant contribution comprises state-of-the-art computer labs, Starlink internet devices, solar-powered street lights, and specialized incinerators, all intended to bolster schools and underserved communities across Ghana.
The donation was formally presented by the IPMC Group’s Executive Chairman, Amar Deep Singh Hari, to the GetFund Administrator, Mr. Paul Adjei, during a ceremony in Accra on April 17.This gesture forms a core part of the company’s commitment to the Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI), a landmark programme launched by President John Mahama in October 2025.
The EFPI is designed to catalyze development in rural communities nationwide by bridging the gap between urban and rural resource allocation through private-sector synergy.The initial phase of the donation includes a first batch of 100 solar-powered street lights, which is part of a larger planned consignment of 200 units.
These were specifically selected to address the unique safety and security challenges faced by rural areas after dark. Mr. Hari emphasized the practical advantages of these units, noting their self-operating nature as a vital asset for regions with inconsistent electricity access.“The lights come on in the evenings and go off at night, making them a convenient and reliable solution for lighting up rural areas,” he explained.
In addition to infrastructure, the package addresses critical health and hygiene needs.The donation includes two specialized incinerators designed for the environmentally responsible disposal of women’s used sanitary pads.This component aims to tackle a persistent sanitation challenge in rural schools, promoting better hygiene, reducing absenteeism among female students, and preserving dignity for young women in the classroom.
High-Tech Labs and Digital Equity
A major highlight of the donation is the provision of five fully equipped ICT labs. These labs are not merely standard computer rooms; they are outfitted with modern servers and high-performance workstations specifically designed to teach Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.
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The objective is to build high-level human resource capacity and improve productivity in deprived areas, ensuring that students in these regions are not left behind by the global digital revolution.To solve the perennial problem of poor connectivity in remote areas, these labs will be powered by Starlink satellite internet.
This ensures ultra-high-bandwidth connectivity, allowing students in remote schools to access the same quality of digital learning, video conferencing, and research materials as their counterparts in major urban centers.“In the beginning, we are automating five schools with ICT labs having high bandwidth connectivity through Starlink,” Mr. Hari added.
Furthermore, IPMC has included a five-year warranty on all the branded equipment. This strategic move ensures that recipient schools will not be burdened with maintenance costs for the foreseeable future, making the donation a sustainable, long-term investment rather than a temporary fix for these under-funded institutions.
A Call for Corporate Responsibility
During the presentation, Mr. Hari underscored the demographic reality that over 50% of Ghanaians live in rural communities and small towns. He argued that this fact creates a moral responsibility for the private sector to act. He made a poignant connection between the survival of urban dwellers and the hard work of rural farmers.
“With agriculture being their main occupation, it is the food they bring to our tables that impacts our daily lives. Thus, for those who live in the cities, it is our moral responsibility to reciprocate this gesture.”Executive Chairman, IPMC Group, Amar Deep Singh Hari
Receiving the items, Mr. Paul Adjei thanked IPMC for the thoughtful gesture and assured the public that the equipment would be deployed strictly to communities outside major cities where the need is most acute. He noted that the EFPI model, managed by GetFund, is essential for mobilizing private resources to bridge the infrastructure and technology gaps that the state cannot fill alone, ultimately fostering a more equitable educational landscape for all Ghanaians.
