Central Region, 23rd December 2025– Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has donated a set of newly crafted classroom desks made from recycled plastic wastes to pupils of the Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School in the Central Region, following a report by Starr FM revealing that children were using concrete blocks as seats in their classrooms.
The report shed light on a long-standing challenge in the rural community of Breman Fosuansa, where limited educational resources have forced pupils to learn under difficult and uncomfortable conditions. In some classrooms, children were captured bending over concrete blocks and wooden slabs to study; a situation that stirred national concern and called for urgent intervention.
Chief of Breman Fosuansa, Nana Okwan III receiving the donated school desks on behalf of the school.
This initiative falls under “Partnerships”, the third core component of the Vivo Energy Sustainability Framework: “People, Planet, Partnerships.” Motivated by its commitment to advancing quality education and supporting the communities in which it operates, Vivo Energy Ghana partnered with United Way Ghana to verify the report and assess the needs on the ground. The findings affirmed the urgent need for proper classroom furniture to restore dignity and comfort to the pupils.
In response, Vivo Energy Ghana donated new classroom desks produced entirely from recycled plastic waste; a sustainable solution crafted by Mckingtorch Africa. The desks mark a significant improvement in the learning environment and reflect an innovative approach to solving community challenges through responsible, environmentally friendly practices.
The donation also reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and nurturing the next generation of leaders.
A picture of the concrete blocks and wooden slabs used by pupils of Breman Fosuansa Basic School prior to the intervention by Vivo Energy Ghana.
Speaking on the donation, Shirley Tony Kum, Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana noted that the gesture is more than a provision of furniture; it is a message of hope to every child in Breman Fosuansa. “For pupils who once sat on cement blocks and wooden slaps, these desks say to each child, ‘You matter, your future matters.’ At Vivo Energy Ghana, we believe every child deserves to learn in a safe, dignified and inspiring environment,” she said.
Group picture of pupils, community leaders and Representatives from Vivo Energy Ghana and United Way Ghana during the donation of school desks to Breman Fosuansa School.
The initiative aligns with Vivo Energy Ghana’s vision of becoming the leading and most respected energy business in Africa, one that consistently makes a lasting, positive impact in the communities it serves.
Vivo Energy Ghana remains dedicated to growing with its communities, uplifting young learners, and contributing to a future where no child is left behind.
With a vision to become Africa’s leading and most respected energy business Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants was established in 2013. The Shell brand has been in Ghana since1928. Vivo Energy Ghana has a fuels storage capacity of 11,000m³ and 232 service stations, with many offerings Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.
The Vivo Energy Group operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East, Southern Africa and in the Indian Ocean Islands. The extended Group has a network of over 3,900 service stations in 28 markets operating under the Engen and Shell brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, convenience stores, restaurants, and other non-fuel services.
It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and chemicals to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, aviation, mining, construction, power, transport, agriculture and manufacturing. It is continuing to develop innovative energy solutions to enhance sustainability.
The Company employs around 6,000 people and has access to over 2.1 billion litres of fuel storage capacity.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
