The Member of Parliament for Bantama constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye has, as part of activities to mark this year’s Easter celebrations presented scholarship packages to One Hundred and Six (106) brilliant but needy tertiary education students from various communities in his constituency.
He also presented financial assistance to Thirty Nine (39) petty traders, who are mainly market women operating within the area.
This happened at a brief ceremony held at the forecourt of the MP’s constituency office in Bantama, in the Ashanti region.
Addressing the beneficiaries at the event, Mr. Asenso-Boakye highlighted that, the package is part of initiatives being undertaken to address challenges facing the vulnerable in society and giving them a helping hand.
He reiterated that, the gesture will go a long way to offset the academic fees and expenses of the students, and will enable the beneficiaries focus on their studies and pursue their fields of interest without any financial burden.
Additionally, under the MPs Livelihood Support Scheme, Thirty Nine (39) market women operating in the area were granted financial assistance to help support their businesses. The purpose is to facilitate the growth of entrepreneurship in the community and support the livelihoods of the beneficiaries.
It was an occasion of great joy and gratitude, as constituents praised Hon. Asenso-Boakye for his selfless gesture towards the growth of education in the constituency.
Overall, this initiative by Hon. Asenso-Boakye exemplifies the importance of working closely with the people in a community, especially those that are underprivileged, and providing innovative solutions to their challenges.
The Bantama lawmaker disclosed that he funded the initiative with his share of the MPs Common Fund, and believes this investment will go a long way to create a positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries, and propel them to contribute meaningfully to their communities and society at large.
He further appealed to the beneficiaries to make good use of the modest support so that its desired objectives can be achieved.