MP Awards Scholarship to 98 Tertiary Students in Lambussie

Lambussie: A total of 98 tertiary level students in the Lambussie District have received scholarships from the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area to support their education. According to Ghana News Agency, the Beyuo Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST), launched in 2024, aims to support brilliant but needy students from the constituency pursuing tertiary education across various institutions in the country. This initiative is a part of Professor Titus Beyuo's commitment to investing in human capital and empowering the youth of Lambussie through education. The support is intended to ensure that financial challenges do not prevent talented students from achieving their academic goals. Presenting the cheques to beneficiaries in a short ceremony, Professor Beyuo, who is also the founder of the scheme, stated that an amount of GHC 201,050.00 was allocated to support tertiary level students in the area. He emphasized that the initiative ensures no student in the constituency is denied tertiary education due t o financial constraints. He described education as a key priority for his office, highlighting it as the foundation for national development. Professor Beyuo also mentioned his efforts to promote quality education through the introduction of a teachers' award scheme in the constituency, which recognized outstanding teachers in 2025. This initiative will be sustained to motivate educators for improved quality education. He stressed that investment in human capital is critical to the long-term socio-economic development of the district, and education remains one of the most sustainable pathways to community transformation and empowerment. He clarified that the scholarship is not limited to supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party but is open to all deserving students, regardless of political affiliation. He encouraged all beneficiaries to study hard and achieve their academic goals, as education is one of the most effective pathways to personal and national development. Mr. Naawulle Ireneou s Basingbie, the District Chief Executive (DCE), commended the MP for the initiative and advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunities offered. Mr. Baminekang Bede, the Lambussie District Director of Education, urged the beneficiaries to view the scholarship as a responsibility to excel academically and give back to society. He noted that education remains a major barrier for many talented young Ghanaians, and the scholarship scheme would help bridge the gap between potential. Mr. Boo Denis, a beneficiary pursuing a master's degree in development communication at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) in Wa, expressed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries. He noted that the support would ease the financial burden on their guardians and enable them to focus on their studies.