The Municipal Chief Executive of East Ayawaso, Abdul Ganiyu Ibrahim, has paid a working visit to the offices of Kenstep Group of Companies to formally express the Assembly's appreciation for the company’s longstanding contributions to the Nima community.

Kenstep Group, which consists of Kenstep Limited, Ghana Base Management, Kenstep Microfinance and Alpha Lotto; led by its CEO, Mr Kenneth Kwame Asare, is one of the largest employers in East Ayawaso and has become a cornerstone of community support in Nima.

The visit marked one of Mr Ibrahim’s first official engagements since assuming office following his government nomination and overwhelming confirmation by the Assembly early this month.

“This visit is not just symbolic; it is a testament to the value we place on partnerships,” said Mr Ibrahim.

“Kenstep has consistently gone above and beyond in giving back to the people of Nima. As a representative of the people, it is only right that I come in person to thank you for the immense impact you have made on the community and explore ways we can collaborate further.”

Kenstep Group has over the years been instrumental in financing and executing a wide range of community development projects in Nima.

These include road upgrades, health campaigns, community cleaning programmes, scholarship support for underprivileged Nima students in tertiary schools and seasonal support initiatives during the two Eids, Christmas, and Easter.

Mr Kenneth Kwame Asare, a proud native of Nima and a former player of the local Santos FC football club in the 1980s and 1990s, welcomed the MCE and his delegation with warmth and appreciation.

“We are deeply honoured by your visit,” Mr Asare said.

“Nima is my home. Everything I am today began here. Giving back is not a favour—it is a responsibility.

"Kenstep will continue to invest in the people of Nima and partner with the Assembly where needed.”

The visit also served as an opportunity for the East Ayawaso Municipal Assembly to familiarise itself with the operations of Kenstep Group, which has business interests spanning savings and loans, construction, logistics, lottery, hospitality, and real estate.

Mr Ibrahim, who was accompanied by senior officials of the Assembly, reiterated the community’s commitment to supporting private sector players whose activities align with the Assembly’s development agenda.

“We see in Kenstep a model of corporate citizenship. This is exactly the kind of synergy we need between local government and private business to truly develop our communities,” he said.

The two parties pledged to deepen collaboration in the coming months, with plans to explore joint community enhancement projects.

As East Ayawaso prepares to roll out new development initiatives across the municipality, stakeholders say Kenstep’s role will be crucial, given its deep roots in Nima and strong record of social investment.