Kumawu MP Donates Chop Boxes, Trunks, and Cash Worth GH¢150,000 to BECE Candidates

Kumawu MP Donates Chop Boxes, Trunks, and Cash Worth GH¢150,000 to BECE Candidates

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, has once again demonstrated his unwavering dedication to education and youth development by donating items and cash worth over GH¢150,000 to support 400 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates within the Kumawu Constituency in the Ashanti Region.

The donation, which included chop boxes, trunks, exercise books, certificates, and additional cash, forms part of the MP’s continuous educational support initiative aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and encouraging students to pursue higher education. The event, held at Kumawu, the district capital, attracted education authorities, assembly members, parents, teachers, and students who hailed the MP for his generosity and commitment to the welfare of his constituents.

In his address, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim said his motivation stems from a deep belief that education remains the most powerful investment for community transformation. He explained that his goal is to ensure that no child in Kumawu is left behind due to financial constraints, adding that the initiative is part of his broader vision to empower the youth through education. “It is my fervent prayer that all BECE candidates in the Kumawu Constituency will continue their education to Senior High and Tertiary levels. I am committed to supporting this vision to make sure it becomes a reality,” the MP stated.

According to Hon. Anim, this marks the third consecutive year he has embarked on such an exercise to support BECE candidates across the constituency. He emphasized that education remains a top priority on his development agenda because it is the foundation for producing future leaders, professionals, and innovators who can drive Kumawu’s growth.

He explained that while the school authorities initially presented a list of 225 candidates, further assessments revealed that many more students were in dire need of assistance. The MP personally identified over 100 students from poor backgrounds, whose parents were unable to provide the necessary materials for their children’s secondary education. To ensure inclusiveness, he extended the gesture to 50 additional candidates, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 400.

“Apart from the chop boxes, trunks, and exercise books, we added some cash so that parents can purchase other prospectus items required for their wards. This is to ease the pressure on families as their children prepare to enter Senior High School,” Hon. Anim explained.

He further urged the beneficiaries to study hard and remain disciplined as they transition to the next level of their education, stressing that the best way to show appreciation for the support is to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to Kumawu’s future.

“My vision is to see more engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and professors emerging from Kumawu. We can only progress as a constituency when we equip our young people with the knowledge and skills to lead development,” he added.

Parents and beneficiaries could not hide their joy as they expressed heartfelt appreciation to the MP for his timely and thoughtful intervention. Many described the donation as a great relief, noting that the cost of preparing their children for SHS has been a major challenge.

“Hon. Anim has truly shown leadership. At a time when things are financially tough, this support has come as a blessing. May God continue to bless him for remembering the needs of ordinary families,” a parent said with gratitude.

Some of the BECE candidates also thanked the MP, promising to make him and the constituency proud through their academic performance.

“We are so thankful for this help. It means a lot to us, and we will make sure to learn hard and achieve our dreams,” one of the beneficiaries said cheerfully.

Story filed by Barbara Koranteng.