Scholarship scheme launched for pupils of La Dade-Kotopon constituency

 The Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dade-Ko­topon Constituency, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has launched an educational scholarship scheme to reward best performing candidates in the Basic Education Certif­icate Examination (BECE) in the constituency.

Dubbed ‘Nye Awo Kpakpa Ed­ucational Scholarship Scheme’ it is aimed at inspiring aca­demic excellence and also motivate students to strive for the best in life.

Under the scheme, male and female students with the best results from both public and private schools from the area will each receive an amount of GH¢ 5,000.00.

Launching the programme, Ms Sowah indicated that the scheme was to support parents in their preparations for their wards’ transition from Junior High School (JHS) to the Senior High School (SHS).

Ms Sowah said education has always been high on her devel­opmental agenda and sees the opportunity to invest in the transition of a student from one academic level to the oth­er as a way to encourage them to do more for themselves and the community.

According to the MP who is also the Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftain­cy and Religious Affairs, “It is not true that free Senior High School has been cancelled by the current govern­ment.”

“Rath­er, private schools have been added to the initiative to enable more students to enjoy the policy.”

She urged parents and guardians to encourage their wards to pursue Technical, Vocational and En­trepreneur Teaching (TVET) training because it was the foundation of most career opportunities.

“TVET has the same poten­tials on the academic calendar like SHS, so stop branding it as the next level of education for those who did not perform well in the basic education level” Ms Sowah stressed.

As a sign of her commit­ment to the initiative, Ms Sowah presented four dum­my cheques to the Municipal Education Director for LaDMA, Mrs Habiba Kotomah with a promise to hand over the original cheque or cash to the students when the winners were declared.

In her remarks, Mrs Kotomah welcomed the idea by the MP to support parents of pupils who show dedication and hard work towards their studies in the municipality.

She indicated that the scholarship scheme will bring a positive impact in the lives of the beneficiaries while motivating others to give out their best.

The event was witnessed by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for LaDMA, Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei and other digni­taries.

By  Victor A. Buxton