Tano north: Dr. Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, has announced plans to provide essential educational materials to over 2,000 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the Tano North constituency. The initiative is aimed at supporting the next generation of leaders by promoting education and alleviating financial burdens on parents.
According to Ghana News Agency, the MP's initiative targets 2,145 Junior High School candidates who will sit for the 2026 BECE. Dr. Boako plans to provide trunks, chop boxes, and exercise books to these students upon their enrollment in Senior High School. This support is intended to ease the financial strain on parents, many of whom face challenges when their children gain admission to Senior High Schools.
Dr. Boako made this announcement at the closing ceremony of his Christmas Football Tournament, held at Duayaw Nkwanta Roman Park in the Tano North Region. The tournament aimed to promote unity, showcase young talents, and boost the local economy in deprived communities.
He emphasized the importance of investing in education and youth development. Dr. Boako also revealed plans to collaborate with former footballers and international scouts to organize a skills development forum for local players and coaches. He highlighted the significance of combining sports with education, citing instances where a lack of education hindered footballers' careers abroad.