The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Birim North, Hakeem Abdul Antwi has presented educational materials to hundreds of students who gained admission to various Senior High Schools (SHS) in the 2026 academic year.
The beneficiaries, who are brilliant but needy students selected from public and private basic schools across the district, each received a pillow, exercise books, bucket to support their SHS education.
Presenting the items at the Durbar Grounds at Abirem on Friday, September 4, said the gesture is part of his commitment to supporting education and ensuring that no child in the district is denied SHS education due to financial constraints.
“We don’t want any child to stay home because the parents cannot afford the basic items for school. These students are brilliant and we want to give them a smooth start so they can focus on their studies,” he stated.
He disclosed that the items were funded from his share of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
The DCE advised the students to be disciplined, respectful, and focused on their studies in order to justify the investment made in them and make the district proud.
He also charged parents to play their supervisory role and provide guidance to their wards to prevent them from engaging in social vices.
The Birim North District Director of Education, Solomon Azubilla Akuruko commended the DCE for the continuous support for education and said the materials will go a long way to relieve parents of financial burden.
Some parents and beneficiary students who spoke after receiving the items thanked the DCE for the support and promised to study hard to achieve academic excellence.
Present at the ceremony were the District Coordinating Director, traditional leaders, teachers, and parents.
