An aspirant for the Bolgatanga Central Constituency Chairman position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger Ayine Aposs, has provided financial support to 125 students to assist with their educational needs. The beneficiaries include 100 first-year Senior High School (SHS) students and 25 tertiary students.
The support amounts to a total of GH¢100,000, which was mobilised from friends and family members to assist families facing financial difficulties as their children transition to new levels of education. The 100 first-year SHS students received GH¢500 each, while the 25 tertiary students received GH¢2,000 each.
According to Mr Aposs, the initiative was informed by the financial difficulties many parents face in providing basic necessities for their children entering SHS and tertiary institutions. He said the alliance decided to mobilise resources to provide some relief to families and help students begin their academic journey with fewer financial challenges.
Mr Aposs mentioned that the GH¢500 support for SHS students could help beneficiaries purchase items such as chop boxes and mattresses, while those who had already acquired such items could use the money to purchase food, books and other school requirements. The initiative was undertaken with the involvement of members of the alliance, including Francis Asaare Akolbila, the Vice Chairperson candidate.
Beneficiaries have expressed appreciation to Mr Aposs and the alliance for the assistance. Akolgo Eunice Abaamah, a student of the College of Nursing, Nalerigu, said some parents were unable to meet all the financial requirements associated with their children’s education and described the support as helpful in easing the burden.
Another beneficiary, Adumolga Benedicta Ayinemah, who completed St John’s JHS and is proceeding to Senior High School, also thanked Mr Aposs and the alliance. She said there were some basic items her parents could not afford to provide and that the financial support would help reduce the pressure on them as they prepared her for SHS.
The support provided by Mr Aposs and the alliance is a significant relief to the beneficiaries and their families. The initiative demonstrates the commitment of some individuals to supporting education and alleviating financial difficulties faced by families in the Bolgatanga Central Constituency.
Key points
- The Bolgatanga Central NDC Chairman aspirant, Roger Ayine Aposs, has provided GH¢100,000 to support 125 students with their educational needs.
- The support includes GH¢500 for 100 first-year SHS students and GH¢2,000 for 25 tertiary students.
- The initiative aims to alleviate financial difficulties faced by families in the Bolgatanga Central Constituency.
