KGL Group Chair Donates Towards Sports Development At Mfantsipim

**The Presentation**

Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, welcomed a delegation from the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) to KGL House. This visit highlighted their shared commitment to education, sports, and youth empowerment.

The meeting included esteemed alumni like former MOBA President Capt. Paul Forjoe and newly inducted Abusuapanin Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr. Ambassador Ashim Morton also attended. Their presence emphasized the strong bond between Mfantsipim and its alumni network.

During the meeting, Mr. Dadey reflected on his time at Mfantsipim. He spoke about how discipline, leadership, and competitive spirit shaped his journey. As a former top athlete in 100m and 200m races, he noted that sports taught him hard work and teamwork.

To support sports development at Mfantsipim, he donated GH¢100,000 for initiatives. He also introduced the Alex Dadey Sportsman of the Year Award. This annual award will give GH¢10,000 to the most deserving athlete each year during Speech and Prize Giving Day.

Mr. Dadey announced a mentorship scheme with KGL Group for young MOBA professionals. This program aims to equip them with skills for the Ghanaian job market.

Reverend Ebenezer Aidoo, Headmaster of Mfantsipim School, thanked Mr. Dadey for his contributions. He highlighted Mfantsipim’s legacy of balancing academic excellence with talent development.

He proudly mentioned the school’s victory in the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz as proof of its commitment to growth. However, he stressed that Mfantsipim also nurtures student-athletes through grassroots scouting across Ghana.

Mr. Dadey expressed KGL Group’s broader commitment to sports development. He stated that sports is a key pillar of their corporate strategy beyond just Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

KGL Foundation leads efforts in grassroots football through the Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship to nurture young talent nationwide. They are also proud sponsors of the Black Stars to promote national pride through sports.

Additionally, they invest in other sports disciplines like boxing through NLA 590 Mobile to expand their impact on Ghana's sports industry.

Abusua Panyin Moses Baiden called for streamlined processes within MOBA for funds acquisition and dissemination. He advocated sustaining the MOBA Secretariat for effective alumni engagement.

As a former school goalkeeper, he praised Mfantsipim's holistic learning approach that blends academics with sports. He expressed gratitude to Mr. Dadey for supporting projects like the Mfantsipim Sports Complex.

Former MOBA President Capt. Paul Forjoe and Ambassador Ashim Morton commended Mr. Dadey's generous support as well. They stressed that this donation will have a long-term impact on Mfantsipim’s sports infrastructure and MOBA's growth as an alumni brand.

The event concluded with calls for deeper collaboration between KGL Group and MOBA to empower youth through education and sports.