The scholarship scheme seeks to provide financial aid to deserving students
Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a member of the Council of State, has supported the Ketu North Scholarship Programme, an initiative to assist brilliant but needy students and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in the constituency.
The initiative, dubbed “The Ketu North Scholar” (Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme), seeks to provide financial aid to deserving students.
Kwamigah-Atokple, who also serves as the founder of the Tanko Foundation, demonstrated his commitment to education by contributing GH¢100,000 to support the programme.
His donation was announced at the initiative’s official launch, where he served as the guest of honour on March 2, 2025.
In addition to this contribution, Kwamigah-Atokple donated $1,000 to Jennifer Akorfa Amegble, a third-year student at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, pursuing a Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science degree.
Jennifer will also benefit from additional support to advance her academic journey in the medical laboratory field.
Speaking at the event, Kwamigah-Atokple emphasised education’s transformative power in breaking poverty cycles and creating opportunities for young people.
“This initiative is not just about financial aid; it is a commitment to ensuring that no student is left behind due to financial constraints.
“Education is the key to unlocking the potential of our youth and securing a brighter future for Ketu North,” he stated.
His donation is expected to strengthen the scholarship fund, which has already provided full sponsorship for 22 Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) and financial assistance for over 200 students.
Kwamigah-Atokple also commended Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament, for spearheading the initiative and called on other stakeholders to contribute toward sustaining and expanding the programme.
The scholarship aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of free tertiary education for PWDs and the “No Fees Stress” policy for first-year students.
It also reinforces Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which advocates for inclusive and equitable education for all.
