BY: Lambert Coffie | VoltaOnline
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has launched the Ketu North Scholar Programme, also known as the Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme, at the Municipal Assembly Hall in Dzodze in Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The initiative, aimed at supporting tertiary students from the constituency, will be partially funded by a personal commitment of 50% of the MP’s monthly salary.
In his address, Mr. Agbana underscored his dedication to education, stating that the scholarship scheme was a reflection of his broader mission in politics. “It is not politics for me; it is a ministry to impact lives,” he noted.
The scholarship’s inaugural cohort includes 302 students, with 22 persons with disabilities and 25 women in STEM receiving full funding.
Three students will also receive laptops, while others will benefit from 60% to 80% coverage of tuition, textbooks, and academic expenses.
Mr. Agbana expressed gratitude to donors, including Abraham Eghan and Ebo Quist, for their support, noting that continued contributions would help expand the programme.
The Council of State Member, representing the Volta Region, H.E. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, donated 100,000 Cedis to the education fund during the launch.
The MP encouraged beneficiaries to seize the opportunity and excel, with plans to prioritize STEM, professional, and vocational training in the programme’s next phase.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
