Miawani M/A Basic School, located in the Koransang Electoral Area of Suhum in the Eastern Region of Ghana, has received a generous donation from Pent TV Anchor, Mr. Kwabena Mantey, and his wife, Eunice.
The Miawani M/A Basic School is the only school in at Miawani, a farming community in the Suhum Municipality with limited access to basic amenities, including potable water and proper school facilities.
The school has long struggled with poor conditions, leading to a shortage of teachers willing to serve there. Currently, the school, which boasts a total of 55 pupils, is managed by just two dedicated teachers, the headteacher and his assistant.
Speaking to PENTECOST NEWS in an interview, Mr. Kwabena Mantey said that a year ago, he visited the school and witnessed the challenging conditions faced by both pupils and teachers. Moved by what he saw, he decided to take action.
“On my return visit, my wife and I organised a soccer tournament between Miawani M/A Basic School and Koransang Basic School, bringing joy and excitement to the pupils and the entire community,” he said.
Additionally, the couple donated essential school supplies, including exercise books, pens, pencils, erasers, and sharpeners. They also provided water bottles, a set of jerseys for the school, a football, a trophy, and a cash prize for the tournament winners. Refreshments were also part of the donation package.
The headteacher of the school, Mr. Ishmael Gyamfi, expressed immense gratitude for the support, highlighting the positive impact these resources would have on the pupils’ learning experience.
“Miawani school lacks many educational infrastructures, such as a school building and desks. This gesture by Mr. Kwabena Mantey is a huge relief for us,” he said.
The event was graced by the presence of officers from the Municipal Education Directorate Schools Improvement Support, led by Mr. Emmanuel Mantey, who commended the couple for their benevolence.
The community leader, the Acting Odikro of Miawani, Rev. Daniel Awuku, also expressed his appreciation, noting that such gestures bring hope and development to underserved communities.
PENTECOST NEWS.
