Former Minerals Commission CEO, Martin Kwaku Ayisi, has emphasized the importance of education in breaking the poverty cycle in Worawora, a community in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region. He made the call at the launch of the 2026 Akwantutenten Festival, where he encouraged parents and guardians to prioritize their children's education. According to Ayisi, education is a critical investment in the future of children and the development of the community.
Ayisi, a legal practitioner, explained that education provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values required to improve their livelihoods, access opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to national development. He noted that although education alone cannot eliminate poverty, it can provide individuals with skills and opportunities that enhance their capacity to improve their socio-economic circumstances. This, he believes, can help young people improve their lives and create better opportunities for themselves.
The former Minerals Commission CEO urged parents not to allow financial difficulties to derail the educational aspirations of their children. He encouraged them to make education a priority and encourage their children to take their studies seriously. Ayisi also appealed to traditional authorities, religious organizations, community leaders, professionals, and other stakeholders to work together to create an enabling environment for children to remain in school and successfully complete their education.
Ayisi further encouraged students to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to their studies, emphasizing that academic achievement requires perseverance, responsible conduct, and determination. He also called on successful professionals and indigenes of Worawora to contribute to the development of education in the community through scholarships, mentorship programs, learning materials, and other forms of support. This, he believes, can complement government efforts and provide opportunities for children from financially challenging families.
The former Minerals Commission CEO announced that he would assist SHS graduates from Worawora who had obtained good results but were unable to pursue further education due to financial difficulties and had resorted to commercial motorcycle (Okada) business. He also offered assistance to BECE graduates who obtained good results but whose parents or guardians could not afford to send them to Senior High School. This initiative aims to support young people in pursuing their educational aspirations.
Ayisi emphasized that the development of Worawora depends significantly on the quality of human capital produced by the community. He urged parents to regard expenditure on their children's education as an investment rather than a burden and to provide them with the necessary guidance, encouragement, and support. He also called for sustained collaboration among parents, traditional authorities, educational institutions, professionals, and other stakeholders to strengthen educational outcomes.
Investing in the education of children, Ayisi believes, will not only benefit individual families but also contribute to the long-term social and economic development of Worawora and the Oti Region. He expressed his commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of young people in Worawora and encouraged others to do the same. By working together, Ayisi is confident that the community can create better opportunities for its younger generation.
Key points
- Education is critical in equipping young people with knowledge, skills, and values to improve livelihoods and contribute to national development.
- Financial difficulties should not prevent academically promising young people from continuing their education.
- Collaboration among stakeholders is necessary to strengthen educational outcomes and create better opportunities for the younger generation.
