Sikawura is seen here donating to the BECE candidates
Ahafo Ano North Municipality students currently sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have received a powerful message of encouragement from local philanthropist Nicholas Asamoah Nikel, popularly known as “Sikawura”.
Following a tour of examination centres to motivate the candidates, “Sikawura” urged students to approach the exams with diligence, hope, and unwavering integrity.
“This is just the beginning,” Sikawura emphasised. “Believe in yourselves, trust what your teachers have taught you, and embrace the future with confidence. Remember, integrity and hard work are the keys to success”.
Drawing from his own experiences, Sikawura emphasised that the BECE is a fundamental beginning and there is greater hope for the future. He advised that this examination represents a foundational step in life, assuring that with hard work and dedication, there’s a much brighter and more promising path ahead.
Prior to the start of the exams, Sikawura, who is the CEO of Asikafoɔ Pub based in Tepa, demonstrated his commitment to supporting education by donating 1,000 mathematical sets to the final-year pupils across several schools within the municipality on Tuesday.
The donation spanned several schools, including Tepa Saviour JHS, Tepa Presby JHS, Methodist JHS, Anyinasuso D/A JHS, Anyinasuso Presby JHS, Anyinasuso Islamic JHS, and Fountain of Life International School.
He shared his personal story, recounting the challenges he faced as a student when even securing a basic math set was a struggle.
“I’ve been there before,” he said. “I know how it feels to be ill-equipped. I don’t want these pupils to go through a similar situation.”
According to him, his act of generosity was meant to ensure that students were well-equipped with the necessary tools for success.
Sikawura has also pledged to support brilliant but needy students from among the BECE candidates who gain admission into Senior High School, solidifying his belief in education as a transformative force.
The headmasters and headmistresses of the beneficiary schools expressed their sincere appreciation for Sikawura’s support. Isaac Asare Ayisi, Headmaster of Tepa Saviour JHS, assured that the math sets would be used effectively.
Faustina Dwiraa Boakye, Headmistress of Presby JHS, noted that the donation brought a sigh of relief to teachers, students, and parents, especially as some pupils were lacking the essential tools for the exam.
