Ghana: Vivo Energy Replaces Concrete Desks With Recycled Plastic Desks At Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School

Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has donated newly crafted classroom desks made from recycled plastic waste to pupils of the Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School in the Central Region, following a media report that revealed children were using concrete blocks as seats in their classrooms.

The report highlighted 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 while studying—a situation that stirred national concern and prompted calls for urgent intervention.

The initiative falls under “Partnerships,” the third core pillar of the Vivo Energy Sustainability Framework: People, Planet, Partnerships.

Driven by its commitment to advancing quality education and supporting host communities, Vivo Energy Ghana partnered with United Way Ghana to verify the report and assess conditions on the ground.

The findings confirmed the urgent need for appropriate classroom furniture to restore dignity and comfort for the pupils.

In response, Vivo Energy Ghana donated new classroom desks produced entirely from recycled plastic waste—an innovative and sustainable solution crafted by Mckingtorch Africa.

The desks represent a significant improvement in the learning environment and demonstrate a practical, environmentally responsible approach to addressing community challenges. The donation also reinforces the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and to nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Speaking on the donation, Shirley Tony Kum, Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana, said the gesture goes beyond the provision of furniture and serves as a message of hope to the children of Breman Fosuansa.

“For pupils who once sat on cement blocks and wooden slabs, 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 stated.

The initiative aligns with Vivo Energy Ghana’s vision of becoming the leading and most respected energy business in Africa—one that consistently delivers lasting, positive impact in the communities it serves.

Vivo Energy Ghana remains committed to growing with its communities, uplifting young learners, and contributing to a future where no child is left behind.