The Member of Parliament for Kpando Constituency, Mr. Sebastian Deh, has initiated a two-day educational support program called "Smile to School" to aid newly admitted Senior High School (SHS) students in the Kpando Municipality. This program aims to provide necessary educational items to new SHS students, alleviating the financial burden on parents and guardians during the admission period.
Under the initiative, each beneficiary receives a package consisting of a student trunk, mattress, bucket, school bag, and exercise books. The distribution exercise began with four zones: Dzoanfi, Tsakpe, Aloyi, and Torkor. These zones cover various communities, including Gadza, Agudzi, Adofe, Konda, Tsakpe Old and New Town, Gabi, Aziave, Abanu, Zongo, Togorme, Dzigbe, and AveIfkofe.
The exercise was marked by mini durbars in the beneficiary communities, bringing together traditional leaders, parents, students, education officials, and other stakeholders. At gatherings in Dzoanfi and Tsakpe, Mr. Deh explained that the initiative was motivated by his understanding of the financial challenges parents face when preparing their children for SHS. He emphasized that education is a vital legacy for children and aims to ease some of the financial pressures on parents.
Mr. Deh encouraged the students to remain focused on their studies, maintain discipline, and strive to make Kpando proud. A representative of the Kpando Municipal Education Directorate commended the initiative, describing it as complementary to efforts in the education sector and urging beneficiaries to take their education seriously.
Mamaga Lokkosi IV, the Queenmother of Gbordome and Kpando Dzoanti, expressed gratitude to the MP for his support and concern for the children of Kpando. She encouraged the new SHS entrants, particularly girls, to remain focused and avoid behaviors that could affect their academic journey.
The Chairperson for the occasion, Paramount Chief of Gbordome and Chief of Kpando Dzoanti, Torgbui Lokko VII, described the intervention as timely and offered prayers for Mamaga Lokkosi IV's guidance and protection for the students. The "Smile to School" initiative will continue, with distribution scheduled to cover Sovie, Fesi, Kudzra, Dafor, and Gbefi Hoeme.
Parents who spoke to the Ghana News Agency described the support as a major relief at a time when families are making preparations for their children's transition to SHS. This initiative forms part of several educational interventions undertaken by Mr. Deh since assuming office and aligns with his stated vision of "Repair, Revive and Restore" through education.
Key points
- The Kpando MP's "Smile to School" initiative provides essential educational items to new SHS students.
- The program aims to alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians during the admission period.
- The initiative aligns with Mr. Deh's vision of "Repair, Revive and Restore" through education.
