Manso nkwanta: Mr Tweneboa Kodua Forkuo, Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, has launched the Manso Nkwanta Education Scholarship Scheme to provide financial support to schoolchildren and students in the constituency. The initiative is aimed at making funding readily available to needy students as part of efforts to expand access to quality education and support parents in educating their children.
According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the launch, Mr Forkuo described the event as a defining moment in the constituency's educational journey, stressing the transformative role of education in shaping lives and communities. He noted that every child in Manso Nkwanta deserved access to quality education regardless of socio-economic background.
Mr Forkuo stated that education is about empowerment, unlocking potential, shaping character, building confidence, and equipping people with skills and values required to contribute meaningfully to society. He highlighted that communities investing in education secured long-term prosperity and stability, while those neglecting it faced lost opportunities and social vulnerability.
He observed that many students in the constituency faced financial challenges hindering their academic progress. Some students defer admission year after year, some drop out midway through their programmes, and others struggle silently due to financial burdens. This scholarship scheme is a response to that reality.
He explained that the scheme prioritises tertiary students, offering financial assistance to cover tuition and essential academic expenses. Mr Forkuo expressed the hope that beneficiaries would excel academically while upholding discipline, integrity, and service, becoming proud ambassadors of the Manso Nkwanta constituency.