Nana Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi, Nkosuohene of Nkawkaw-Wawase, has supported Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates with essential learning materials, aimed at easing the burden on students in underserved communities.
The initiative, which began five years ago, targets final-year students in Odumase, Wawase, and Wesiwesi in the Kwahu West Municipality.
Each year, Nana Asirifi donates mathematical sets to students preparing for the BECE, a gesture he says is rooted in his own personal experiences growing up.
According to him, the motivation behind the initiative stems from the challenges he faced as a student in Odumase, where he struggled to afford basic examination materials, particularly a mathematical set.
“I still remember the difficulties I went through before writing my BECE. Getting a mathematical set was a big challenge for me,” he recounted.
Nana Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi, Nkosuohene of Nkawkaw-Wawase, presenting mathematical set to a student
Now a media personality and morning show host at ICAD TV, Nana Asirifi says he feels a strong sense of responsibility to give back to society, especially to communities that shaped his early life.
“When I look at how far I have come in my journalism career and the position I hold today, I feel compelled to support the younger generation.
I do not want them to go through the same struggles I faced,” he said.
Last year, the initiative benefited 70 students across the three communities.
This year, despite resource constraints, 50 students received support.
While expressing satisfaction with the impact made so far, Nana Asirifi acknowledged that more needs to be done to adequately support students in the area.
He has therefore called on key stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament for Nkawkaw, Hon. Joseph Frimpong, and the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Tamimu Alidu, to assist in expanding the initiative.
He appealed for the provision of additional learning materials such as mathematical sets, pens, and pencils, noting that such support would significantly motivate students and improve their chances of success.
“There is still so much more to be done in our schools, and I cannot do it alone. I need helping hands to continue this important work,” he emphasized.
The Nkosuohene’s intervention continues to make a meaningful impact on education in the beneficiary communities, offering hope and practical support to students preparing for one of the most important examinations in their academic journey.
By 1960news.com
