Over 650 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates in the Suhum Municipality have received support ahead of their transition to Senior High School (SHS).
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Suhum, Lydia Sarah Ohenewaa led the initiative on Friday, September 4, at the Suhum Main Station, where beneficiaries were given trunks, mattresses and buckets to aid their preparation for boarding school.
Outstanding BECE candidates were also rewarded with hampers and cash prizes.
Addressing students, parents and community members, the MCE urged the graduates to stay focused on their education and work hard to achieve their goals.
She appealed to individuals, corporate bodies and philanthropic organisations to support students from less privileged backgrounds who face challenges continuing their education.
The intervention was undertaken in partnership with the SOL Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable and less privileged members of society.
The event brought together students, parents, education stakeholders and community members to celebrate academic excellence and support learners in need.
The gesture is expected to ease the financial burden on parents and motivate the beneficiaries to strive for academic excellence.
The MCE and the SOL Foundation reaffirmed their commitment to initiatives that promote education and support disadvantaged groups.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
