BY VALENTIA TETTEH
More than 600 brilliant but needy students from 111 public and private schools in the Jomoro Constituency have benefited from the Member of Parliament’s (MP’s) Scholarship Initiative aimed at promoting equal access to quality education.
The presentation ceremony, held at Bonyere Junction, brought together chiefs and queen mothers, constituency executives, security agencies, parents, and hundreds of students who gathered to celebrate the support extended to young learners.
Now in its second edition, the scholarship initiative reflects the MP’s continuous commitment to education, empowerment, and social inclusion. It seeks to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder bright students from pursuing their academic dreams.
Addressing the gathering, the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, who doubles as the Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Toffey, reiterated her commitment to education as a key driver of development and poverty reduction. She said investing in the education of young people remains one of the most effective ways to secure the future of the constituency and bridge the inequality gap.
Traditional authorities, led by the Paramount Chief and the Traditional Council of Jomoro, commended the MP for her sustained efforts to improve education in the area. They also urged parents to encourage their children to take advantage of the opportunity to excel academically.
The Western Regional Minister, Regional Chairman, and other dignitaries who graced the occasion lauded the initiative as a demonstration of leadership anchored in service and compassion.
The scholarship programme is expected to make a lasting impact on many needy families by easing the financial burden on parents, reducing school dropouts, and giving more children the opportunity to continue their education. For many homes in Jomoro, this support represents renewed hope and a brighter future.
