The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, , has donated 500 bags of rice to the University of Ghana to support its food bank initiative.

The donation, made up of 5kg bags, was presented to the Dean of Students, Professor Rosina Kyeremanten, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

The food bank initiative was set up by the university to support students who face financial difficulties in meeting their daily nutritional needs.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Dumelo wrote; "This morning, I donated 500 5kg bags of rice to the University of Ghana through the Dean of Students, Prof Rosina Kyeremanten. "The food bank initiative was launched by UG to help financially vulnerable students who find it hard to sometimes have 3 square meals on campus." His gesture has received widespread praise on social media, with many commending his continued commitment to social welfare and student wellbeing.