Tema: The Automation Ghana Group (TAGG), an industrial automation and engineering firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future leaders through education as it marked the 10th anniversary of the Process and Plant Automation (PPA) Future Leaders Educational Fund (FLEF) for pupils of the Baatsona TWMA Primary School in the Tema West Municipality.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Fund, established in 2015 by Process and Plant Automation Limited (PPA), a company under TAGG, supports brilliant but needy pupils from deprived homes. Over the past decade, it has transformed the lives of more than 70 children by providing tuition, learning materials, uniforms, and mentorship opportunities that encourage interest in science, technology, and innovation.
Mr. Kweku Asmah, Chief Executive Officer of TAGG, said the initiative was borne out of the company’s desire to address the high number of children who were out of school in the Baatsona community when the company first established its offices there. “When
we started, we saw many children loitering about during school hours. We later found out that most of them were not in school because of financial constraints. That inspired us to take action,” Mr. Asmah said.
He recounted that the programme began with 14 children but has since expanded to include over 70 beneficiaries, with new pupils enrolled each academic year based on recommendations from teachers and community members. “We are seeing real results. Many of our beneficiaries are now in secondary schools, and a few have entered tertiary institutions. That is the impact we hoped for,” he said.
Mr. Asmah explained that the Fund did more than pay school fees as it nurtured curiosity and critical thinking through practical exposure. He said, through its Infinity Club, pupils are introduced to engineering and technology concepts to help them appreciate how mathematics and science apply in the real world.
“As an engineering company, everything we do is rooted in science and technology. The Infinity Club allows
the children to connect what they learn in class to what happens in the workplace. During our career days, they visit our offices, interact with our engineers, and see how automation, programming, and design work in practice,” he explained.
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, TAGG has adopted a Kindergarten block of the Baatsona TWMA Primary School for renovation. The project includes upgrading teaching and learning materials, installing ICT and audio-visual equipment, and improving the classroom environment to better support early childhood education.
Mr. Asmah said the company had invested in education-related projects over the past decade, connecting the school to the national electricity grid, providing classroom furniture and fans, and supporting families with learning materials and welfare assistance. “All these efforts have one purpose, to keep the children in school and give them a fair chance at success. We are not just building engineers; we are building citizens who can think, create, an
d contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development,” he said.
Mr. Isaac Macarthy Mensah, Tema West Municipal Education Director, commended TAGG for its long-term investment in education, saying the initiative demonstrates how private sector leadership can complement government efforts in bridging educational inequality. “You are not just educating these children; you are helping to build Ghana’s human capital. I want to urge the students to study hard and use this opportunity to become the problem-solvers our nation needs,” he said.
Sharing her experiences as an educator, Ms. Joycelyn Ababio, Assistant Head Teacher of Baatsona JHS, said she had witnessed firsthand the impact of the Fund on the lives of pupils and their families. “I have been teaching here since 2017, and I have seen how this initiative has transformed our students. Many come from homes where parents cannot afford even basic supplies. At the start of each term, you could see the struggles, some pupils come without exercise books, others withou
t proper shoes,” she said.
“It is heartwarming to see students come to school confident, knowing someone believes in their future. The commitment of PPA and TAGG to these children is truly inspiring,” she said.
Ms. Hubat Daudi, Head of Compliance and Sustainability, TAGG, giving an overview of the initiative revealed that the support goes beyond academics to address students’ welfare and health. In one instance, she said a beneficiary who had been missing school due to illness was treated through the Fund’s intervention while another pupil who could not afford daily meals received monthly food support to stay in school consistently.
For Blessing Afriyie Panyin and Grace Afriyie Kakra, 10-year-old twin sisters among 21 pupils who received termly levies, stationery, school bags, shoes, and uniforms for the 2025/2026 academic year, the continued support from TAGG would enable them to stay in school and pursue their dreams.