Parents and guardians in communities within the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region have lauded the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, for his continued support towards the educational needs of their children.
As part of his annual educational intervention, the MP presented educational materials and cash worth over GH¢150,000 to support 400 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the constituency.
The donation package included chop boxes, trunks, exercise books, certificates, and additional cash, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and encouraging students to pursue higher education.
The presentation ceremony, held at Kumawu, the district capital, brought together education authorities, assembly members, parents, teachers, and students. They praised the MP for his generosity and unwavering commitment to the welfare and development of his constituents.
In his address, Mr Anim underscored his belief that education remains the most powerful tool for community transformation, noting that his motivation is to ensure no child is left behind due to financial challenges.
“It is my fervent prayer that all BECE candidates in the Kumawu Constituency will continue their education to Senior High and Tertiary levels. I am committed to supporting this vision to make sure it becomes a reality,” he said.
The MP revealed that this marks the third consecutive year of embarking on such an initiative to support BECE candidates across the constituency. He emphasised that education remains a top priority on his development agenda, as it is key to nurturing future leaders, professionals, and innovators who can drive Kumawu’s growth.
He explained that although school authorities initially presented a list of 225 candidates, further assessments showed that many more students were in dire need of assistance. The MP personally identified over 100 students from deprived backgrounds, whose parents could not afford the required materials for their children’s secondary education.
To ensure inclusiveness, he extended the support to an additional 50 candidates, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 400.
“Apart from the chop boxes, trunks, and exercise books, we added some cash so that parents can purchase other prospectus items required for their wards. This is to ease the pressure on families as their children prepare to enter Senior High School,” Mr Anim explained.
He encouraged the beneficiaries to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to their studies as they transition to the next level of their academic journey.
“My vision is to see more engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and professors emerging from Kumawu. We can only progress as a constituency when we equip our young people with the knowledge and skills to lead development,” he added.
Parents and guardians expressed deep gratitude for the MP’s intervention, describing it as timely and impactful. Many noted that the cost of preparing their children for Senior High School had been a major challenge.
“Hon. Anim has truly shown leadership. At a time when things are financially tough, this support has come as a blessing. May God continue to bless him for remembering the needs of ordinary families,” one parent said.
Some of the BECE candidates also shared their excitement and pledged to make the MP and the constituency proud through their academic performance.
“We are so thankful for this help. It means a lot to us, and we will make sure to learn hard and achieve our dreams,” one of the beneficiaries expressed cheerfully.
