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Nkwantakese Chief Supports 81 Deserving BECE Candidates with GH¢34,100

Nana Boakye Yam Ababio, the Chief of Nkwantakese in the Afigya Kwabre South District has provided financial support to BECE candidates in the community who obtained single-digit aggregate and gained admission to Senior High Schools. A total of 81 students benefited from the support package, which amounted to GH¢34,100. Under the scheme, candidates who obtained […] The post Nkwantakese Chief…

Nana Boakye Yam Ababio, the esteemed Chief of Nkwantakese in the Afigya Kwabre South District, has generously provided financial support to 81 deserving BECE candidates who obtained single-digit aggregate and secured admission to Senior High Schools within his jurisdiction. This generous initiative amounted to a total of GH¢34,100, with each beneficiary receiving a sum of GH¢300 for aggregate 9, GH¢400 for aggregate 8, GH¢500 for aggregate 7, and GH¢700 for aggregate 6.

The Chief's primary objective behind this financial aid is to encourage and motivate the students in the community to excel academically, ultimately raising the standard of education in Nkwantakese and beyond. Recognizing education as the cornerstone of societal and national development, Nana Boakye Yam has vowed to invest in the youth, complementing government efforts to improve educational facilities in the community.

In addition to this financial assistance, the Chief has taken several initiatives to uplift the community, including the construction of classroom blocks, KVIP toilet facilities, bungalows for teachers, and the establishment of a clinic. These projects are transforming Nkwantakese into a thriving hub for education and personal growth. The Chief is eager to collaborate with stakeholders and corporate organizations that share his vision of investing in the youth and fostering development in the region.

Nana Boakye Yam assures that this support for the students will not be a fleeting gesture but a sustained effort to motivate and encourage all school-going children in Nkwantakese and beyond, particularly the needy and less privileged. The Chief's commitment to improving education and creating job opportunities for the youth sets an inspiring example for other communities to emulate in their pursuit of progress and development.

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