Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Member of Parliament for Builsa South in the Upper East Region of Ghana and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, has authorized the Builsa South District Assembly to release GH¢231,200 to support 264 students in his constituency.
In an exclusive phone interview with Word News, Dr. Apaak emphasized his belief in the transformative power of education, stating that he is a living example of its impact. He expressed his commitment to assisting needy but academically gifted students in pursuing education.
“As an MP representing a rural and less developed constituency, where many of my constituents struggle to support their children’s education beyond secondary school, I feel it is my duty to help as many young men and women access tertiary and vocational education. This effort will not only transform individual lives but also benefit society as a whole,” he said.
The funds will be disbursed from Dr. Apaak’s portion of the common fund, specifically to assist students with school fees. The beneficiaries, selected by his Students’ Support Selection Committee from a total of 426 applications, include 140 females* and 124 males
According to the authorization letter sent to the Builsa South District Assembly on September 15, 2024 the support will be distributed as follows: 182 university studentswill each receive GH¢1,000 while 82 nursing and teacher training students will receive GH¢600 each.
Due to limited funding, not all applicants could be accommodated this year. However, Dr. Apaak encouraged those who were unsuccessful to reapply next year, assuring them that priority will be given to those who meet the criteria but were not supported this time.
Since the inception of his student support program in 2017, Dr. Apaak has assisted a total of 995 students from Builsa South with a cumulative amount of GH¢747,000
This student support initiative is just one of many educational interventions Dr. Apaak has championed. His dedication to education aligns with his broader commitment to public service, characterized by impactful contributions in healthcare delivery, water and sanitation, youth and women empowerment, and agriculture.
Source: mywordfmonline.com/Gaspard Ayuureneeya.