In a heartfelt demonstration of social responsibility, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana School of Law, in partnership with the Naa oo Naa Foundation and supported by Mapex Realty Services Ltd , has donated educational supplies and school uniforms to pupils of the Mensakwaa A.E.D/A Basic School in the Agona East District of the Central Region on Saturday, 10th May 2025
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, SRC President of the Ghana School of Law, Daniel Otting Awuah emphasized the critical need to support deprived schools across the country.
“Our goal is to help bridge the educational gap and prepare students in such communities for leadership and the demands of the job market,” he said. “This initiative goes beyond donations—it’s about remembering our roots and extending a hand to others, just as others once did for us.” Implemented by the Volunteering Committee of the SRC led by Ms. Hermina Catherine Baidoo, the initiative forms part of a broader educational empowerment programme aimed at improving academic outcomes in underserved communities.
The young beneficiaries received items such as School uniforms, exercise books, pens, erasers, storybooks, a cash donation to the teachers and other learning aids.
Fredrick Quaicoe, Project Manager of the Naa oo Naa Foundation, delivered remarks on behalf of the Foundation’s founder, Lawyer Racheal Aryee. He highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to uplifting underprivileged communities since its establishment in 2017.
“Our mission is anchored in health, education, entrepreneurship, and legal advocacy,” Quaicoe explained. “Over the years, we’ve conducted free medical screenings that have reached more than 35,000 Ghanaians. This latest collaboration underscores our commitment to educational equity.” He expressed confidence that the empowerment initiative would have a lasting impact on both the pupils and the school.
Meanwhile, Headmaster of Mensakwaa A.E.D/A Basic School, Mr. Charles Baidoo, described the gesture as timely, noting that many students face significant challenges due to poverty and lack of access to basic educational resources.
“Most of our pupils come from low-income families and often struggle to afford essentials like notebooks and uniforms,” Baidoo said. “These donations will not only enhance the teaching and learning process but also boost students’ confidence, encourage school attendance, and improve overall academic performance.”
He also pointed to infrastructural deficits such as the lack of proper washrooms, bangalows for new teachers, calling for broader support to ensure a conducive teaching and learning environment.
The educational empowerment drive signals a growing recognition of the need for targeted interventions to support rural education, with stakeholders hopeful that similar initiatives will be replicated in other deprived areas across the country.
