Government’s Fight Against Opioid Abuse Boosted by GHS 500,000 Donation from Richard Nii Armah Quaye

Richard Nii Armah Quaye, CEO of RNAQ Holdings and Founder of the RNAQ Foundation, has donated GHS 500,000 to support Ghana’s battle against opioid abuse.

The donation was announced during a high-level stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, led by Honourable George Opare Addo. The meeting, held under the campaign banner “Ghana Against Drugs – Red Means Stop,” focused on addressing the rising tide of opioid abuse among Ghanaian youth and exploring collaborative solutions.

The Red Means Stop campaign, launched earlier this year at the Accra Marriott Hotel, is a bold initiative by the Ministry aimed at combating drug use with targeted public education, community outreach, and stricter enforcement. The Ministry has pledged to go the extra mile in eradicating the abuse of opioids, which has become a growing concern across the country.

Speaking at the engagement, Richard Nii Armah Quaye reflected on his personal observations from both Ghana and across Africa.

“I have employed over 4,000 Ghanaian youth with an average age of 26,” he said. “As a Pan-Africanist and multinational businessman with operations across Africa, I’ve seen firsthand how opioids are affecting young people. I know the devastating impact of drug abuse on youth, especially in Sierra Leone.”

Recognizing the urgency of the crisis, Richard Nii Armah Quaye made a GHS 500,000 contribution which is intended to strengthen the Ministry’s outreach and rehabilitation programs, while also empowering youth-focused community interventions.

This partnership between the RNAQ Foundation and the Ministry signals a growing recognition that the fight against opioid abuse requires not just government action, but a unified front involving businesses, NGOs, and civic leaders.