Aburi: Oseadeeyor Kwesi Akuffo Foundation (OKWAF), in collaboration with Books for Africa, a USA-based nonprofit organization, has provided science and mathematics textbooks, storybooks, and computer tablets to students in Aburi, aiming to enhance teaching and learning opportunities in the region. This initiative was introduced during a mini durbar organized by OKWAF at the forecourt of Omanhene Otobour Djan Kwesi's palace in the Akuapem South District of the eastern region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Asa-Ntow, the Executive Director of OKWAF, emphasized that the book donation was not merely an act of benevolence by the Omanhene of Akuapem, but a strategic move to foster a passion for reading and interest in AI and engineering among young school children. Mr. Asa-Ntow highlighted the phrase 'Knowledge is power,' encouraging parents, teachers, and students to embrace education as a guiding principle. He reaffirmed the Foundation's dedication to realizing Okuapehene's vision for educational development in the area and urged the community to make full use of the provided books and digital resources.
The Foundation has outlined several activities to ensure the widespread distribution of the donations across the four zones it plans to cover. In addition to the books, five students were awarded computer tablets to stimulate early interest in digital technologies and learning. Mr. Asa-Ntow stressed that these devices are meant to facilitate interest in AI and engineering, advising students to focus on their studies and avoid social vices. He reiterated that education is the most reliable pathway to success.
Mrs. Esther Kddey, Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service, expressed appreciation for the foundation's generous donation and encouraged students to utilize the resources effectively. She urged teachers and school authorities to protect the books and support students in developing a reading culture. Mrs. Kddey also called on corporate organizations, philanthropists, and individuals to invest in educational initiatives within the district.
Several students, including beneficiaries Abraham Nii Noi and Simon Opare, expressed their excitement upon receiving the materials. Nii Noi shared, 'This feels like a dream. I never imagined owning a tablet, but thanks to OKWAF, my dream has come true. I'll make the most of it to chase my goals.'