Mr Yohane Amarh Ashitey, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), has presented awards to outstanding students in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Master Arhen Nana, a past pupil of the Angels Specialist School, received the overall best BECE candidate in the Tema Metropolis, while Saint Paul's Methodist School received an award for being the best performing public school. The deserving students received the award during the Tema Metropolitan parade to commemorate Ghana's 67th Independence Anniversary celebration. Mr Ashitey, reading a speech on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the occasion, said Ghana's status as a democratic beacon in the sub-region was very important. He said citizens needed to engage in initiatives such as 'see something, say something,' to furnish security agencies with vital information and help safeguard the nation's cherished values. Quoting Nelson Mandela, he reiterated that 'Peace is the greatest weapon that any person can have,'em phasising the necessity to fortify Ghana's democratic achievements to promote peace and national development while building upon the legacies of past generations. Expressing concern over graduate unemployment, he said the government had proactively put in measures to tackle it, adding that education played a pivotal role in societal advancement, therefore the concentration on training and skill development. He revealed that the Bis-Box Project, a collaborative effort between the Ghana Enterprise Agency and the Mastercard Foundation, offered comprehensive entrepreneurship training, youth skills development, mentorship, and coaching for the youth, with the aim of empowering the next cadre of business leaders. The MCE said the programme was opened to applicants aged 15 to 35 years, with a special focus on individuals with disabilities and women-led enterprises. He urged interested parties to utilise the online application process or visit the assembly for registration, encouraging all eligible candidates to seize this opportunity for their personal and national development. Source: Ghana News Agency The Release of the National Government Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF) at Ainamoi and Belgut constituencies in Kericho County will enable learners in secondary schools, technical colleges, and universities to continue with their education uninterrupted. In the Ainamoi Constituency, area legislator Amb. Benjamin Langat disbursed a total of Sh60 million in bursary funds to benefit a total of 10,600 needy students in secondary schools in all six wards in the constituency. At the same time, a total of 1,365 Students in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes will also benefit from the kitty while a total of 1,387 university students from vulnerable families will also have a share. Speaking during the launch of the bursary funds at Matobo Secondary School, the Ainamoi MP noted that all applicants in day schools would receive an equitable share of the bursary. 'I have launched this year's allocation of NG-CDF bursaries in Manyoror Secondary in Kapsaos Ward, Matobo Secondary in Kipc hebor Ward, Kericho Secondary in Kapkugerwet Ward, Poiywek Secondary in Ainamo Ward, Kipchimchim Mixed secondary in Kipchimchim Ward, and Kenegut Day Secondary in Kapsoit ward.' explained Amb Langat. Meanwhile, Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech disbursed a total of Sh50 million bursaries courtesy of the NG-CDF for needy learners within the Sub-County. 'I am grateful to all who participated in our bursary process 2023/2024 from the village bursary committees to our office staff and Chepkoton Girls that hosted us. Cheques have been dispatched for all schools,' said Koech Kericho County Senator Aaron Cheruiyot who was present at the function at Chepkoton Secondary School commissioned a multi-purpose hall fully funded by the Belgut NG-CDF said, the future of the needy and bright students was well secured with the disbursement of vital resources to facilitate their studies. 'I challenge the parents to invest wisely in the future of their children through education and other opportunities. I also encoura ge learners to reach for the skies and not be inhibited by temporary hurdles,' quipped Sen. Cheruiyot. Source: Kenya News Agency
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