The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has provided financial support to 150 students in the constituency to assist with their education, with a strong focus on those at the tertiary level.
Speaking in Ejisu, Mr. Boateng said poverty remains a major barrier to accessing higher education, despite government interventions at the basic and senior high school levels.
“Tertiary education, including technical and nursing training, requires students to pay their own fees. That is where I want to make an impact by sponsoring students to acquire knowledge at the tertiary level,” he stated.
He commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for implementing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which has improved access to secondary education.
Mr. Boateng explained that the sponsorship programme is structured in two categories: one for high-achieving students in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and another open to all qualified applicants.
According to him, top-performing students have been awarded full scholarships that will run concurrently until they complete their studies.
He added that the support is based on need, stressing that students who are able to pay their fees will not be considered.
“Mostly, supporting students with school fees is personal. People come to me for assistance, and I am fortunate to receive some support from the Common Fund through the education directorate. I combine that with my personal resources to support the cause,” he said.
Mr. Boateng noted that he will continue to identify brilliant but needy students and support them to further their education and acquire skills to become productive members of society.
In a related development, Mr. Boateng pledged to improve educational infrastructure in the constituency to enhance teaching and learning.
Some beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life-changing.
One beneficiary, Blessing Otchere, said she faced financial difficulties after losing her father shortly after gaining admission to a tertiary institution.
“Life has been very difficult. My mother, who is a widow, has struggled to pay my fees. I am very grateful to the MP for supporting me during this challenging time,” she said.
