Report by Nana Anfreh DAMANATA
The Member of Parliament for the Wenchi Constituency in the Bono Region, Honourable Alhaji Seidu Haruna has made a separate donations of school desks and bicycles to school children in the area.
Earlier the MP made a presentation of dual desks to Abotareye M/A Basic School in the Amponskrom electoral area.
In a colorful ceremony at Abotareye, the MP reiterated that quality education begins with creating the right conditions in the classroom and by providing adequate furniture to ensure that students can learn in comfort and dignity.
Honourable Alhaji Seidu Haruna later on Friday September 26, 2025, also donated 25 bicycles to Junior High School pupils who walked several kilometers daily to access education in the Buoku Electoral Area.
Beneficiary schools included Asuofiri, Bronoso, Ahwene and nearby villages all in the Buoku Electoral Area.
“No child’s dream should be hindered by the distance they walk to acquire knowledge. These bicycles will not only reduce the burden of these students but will rather encourage punctuality, regular attendance and improved academic performance,” he stated.
The intervention is in a fulfillment of the MP’s pledge of “#One Village, One JHS Student-One Bicycle# policy which he initiated to address the pressing challenges confronting the rural students in the Wenchi Constituency.
“Education remains at the heat of my vision for our communities. I will continue to work with stakeholders, parents, teachers and community leaders to ensure that no child is left behind,” he said.
He was accompanied by the Wenchi Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, the Wenchi Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Asomah Mohammed popularly known as Chairman Della, and some party executives, the Wenchi Municipal Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service, Mr David Baffoe and the Wenchi Municipal Director of the Ghana Education Service, Mrs Mary Nyarko Aduttwum.
Mrs. Mary Nyarko Aduttwum received the dual desks and handed them over to the Headteacher of Abotareye M /A Basic School Mr. Patrick Arheng.
He also received the items on behalf of the students and teaching staff and pledged to take good care of the dual desks to serve its purpose.
Head teacher of Abotareye M/ A Basic school, Mr. Patrick Arheng appealed to government and other NGOs for a new KG block, water and toilet facilities noting the school’s existing facilities were dilapidated and posed a danger to the students.
Mr. Enoch Badu, Head teacher of Ahwene M /A Basic School also commended the MP for the support.
He also appealed to government to include Ahwene M/A Basic School in the School Feeding Programme to boost enrollment.
Mr. Enoch Badu further appealed to government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to fund the construction of essential water and toilet facilities.
These appeals highlight the dire sanitation conditions and lack of basic resources impacting student health and the quality of education.
Some of the beneficiary students thanked the MP for his spirit of empathy and love for education.
