21/05/2025
AKYEM ADWOBUE CHIEF DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS
The Chief of Akyem Adwobue, Nana Owusu Agyenteng III, has donated a large quantity of educational materials: 3,000 copies of Note one exercise books, 500 copies of Teacher's note book, 1,000 copies of D2 excercise books, and 1,000 copies of A2 exercise books to schools in his community, as part of his commitment to improving academic performance in the area.
Speaking during the presentation, Nana Owusu Agyenteng III revealed that shortly after his enstoolment, he visited the former District Chief Executive’s office, where he discovered a report ranking Akyem Adwobue third among communities in the Akyemmansa District, for poor academic performance. He expressed concern about the declining standards, especially given that Adwobue is a mining community, which, like many others, tends to face challenges in education.
The chief identified one of the major challenges as poor parental supervision. He lamented that many children are often seen roaming the streets at night instead of studying at home, which negatively affects their academic progress.
Nana Owusu Agyenteng III also issued a strong warning to school authorities. He emphasized that the educational materials are to be used strictly for the benefit of the students and not for sale. He cautioned that any teacher or headteacher caught selling the donated items would face serious consequences.
The Education Director for Akyemansa District, Mrs. Afriyie Agyapong urged the school children to take their education serious and make a good use of the books donated by the Chief.
She also stressed about the failure of most parents refusal to purchase learning materials for their wards when a new academic year begins.
Story by Asomdwehene Philip