BY Daniel Bampoe
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has provided financial assistance totaling GH¢808,939.13 to support 418 tertiary students from across the constituency for the 2025/2026 academic year, in a move aimed at expanding access to higher education and easing the financial burden on families.
The beneficiaries were drawn from all 24 electoral areas and 118 polling stations within the Abuakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region and are currently enrolled in 74 tertiary institutions across Ghana.
The support package includes payments for tuition and other academic-related expenses, helping students remain in school and continue their studies without interruption.
Details of the intervention were disclosed during a press conference held in Kyebi on Thursday, March 12, 2026, by the Dean of Electoral Area Coordinators and executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Abuakwa South, Samuel Berquine.
He explained that the financial assistance forms part of a broader educational support programme championed by the MP to ensure that young people in the constituency are not denied higher education due to financial constraints.
According to Mr. Berquine, the initiative reflects Dr. Agyemang’s long-standing focus on education as a key pillar of development within the constituency.
He noted that the MP has consistently prioritised programmes aimed at strengthening human capital development, especially among the youth.
Speaking in an interview, Dr. Agyemang said his decision to invest heavily in students’ education is rooted in his belief that education remains the most powerful driver of social and economic transformation.
He emphasised that communities can only achieve sustainable development when young people are given the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that prepare them for leadership and productive careers.
“A society can only be transformed economically and socially if its people are well educated. I am an MP today because I had access to education,” he stated.
Dr. Agyemang further explained that supporting students is one of the most meaningful ways he can contribute to the long-term development of Abuakwa South. He expressed optimism that the beneficiaries would eventually use their education to contribute to the progress of their communities.
“I believe investing in the education of my constituents is the best gift I can give them. These students will not only be intellectually empowered but also economically equipped to drive the development of this constituency,” he added.
The MP’s initiative comes at a time when many Ghanaian families continue to face rising educational costs, with students often struggling to meet tuition and accommodation expenses at tertiary institutions.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke after receiving the support described the intervention as a timely relief, saying it will allow them to focus on their academic work without the constant pressure of unpaid fees.
They expressed gratitude to Dr. Agyemang for the assistance and pledged to make good use of the opportunity by working hard in their studies and contributing positively to society after graduation.
The programme is expected to continue in subsequent academic years as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational support systems within the Abuakwa South Constituency.
