The Member of Parliament for Chiana-Paga Constituency, Billa Nikyema Lamzy, has supported 350 tertiary students from the constituency with GH₵1,000 each, totaling GH₵350,000.
The financial support is aimed at helping the students cater for some of their expenses in school. Beneficiaries cut across Nursing Training Colleges, Teacher Training Colleges, Universities and other tertiary institutions.
Speaking at the disbursement ceremony, the MP urged the students to take their studies seriously.”This money is to support you for at least a day or a week. It should help you with one or two things so you can have peace of mind to study and come out with flying colours,” he said.
“This is not for your Indomie. This is for your education. As your MP, your future matters to me,” he added.
The District Chief Executive for Kassena Nankana West, Stephen Aeke Akurugo, acknowledged the support from the MP.
According to him, this is not the only intervention from the MP. He highlighted that Mr. Lamzy has also supported the education sector through renovation of schools, construction of school buildings, and provision of other logistics.
The DCE, who expressed satisfaction with the MP’s active involvement in district development, advised the beneficiaries to believe in the NDC government and its commitment to education.
On 7th August 2026, Persons With Disabilities within the Kassena Nankana West District Assembly also received assorted items from the Member of Parliament.
The MP, Billa Nikyema Lamzy, and the DCE, Stephen Akurugo, jointly handed over the items to the beneficiaries.
Items donated included 10 deep freezer refrigerators, 2 electric sewing machines, 5 tricycle wheelchairs, 1 specialized motorcycle, and cash support.
Speaking at the donation, the MP encouraged the PWDs not to feel less of themselves. “Good things and great personalities can come out of you. Make good use of these items to better your standard of living,” he said.
An overwhelmed atmosphere greeted the gesture as some beneficiaries expressed joy, saying they would have carried the DCE and the MP on their shoulders if they had the strength. They thanked them for making time out of their busy schedules to be with them.
Some of the tertiary student beneficiaries who spoke to the media also expressed gratitude to the MP for the timely support.
They said the money will go a long way to help them pay for books, feeding and other school needs.
The gesture, according to constituents, is putting smiles on the faces of the people of Kassena Nankana West.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Iddrisu Kassim
