A group of passionate young leaders has launched the Akyem Hemang Educational Support initiative, an effort to help steer the youth of Akyem Hemang away from illegal mining (galamsey) and channel their energies into education and innovation.
Held on June 5, 2025, in the Fanteakwa South Constituency, the event provided BECE materials to students and honoured outstanding pupils and headmasters in the community. The initiative is the brainchild of Emmanuel Aning, David Nyarko, Opoku Philip Boateng, Stephen Awuah-Pobi, and Samuel Owusu Agyekum, who are determined to use education as a tool for community transformation.
Serving as Special Guest of Honour, Hon. Alhaji Abdul Razak Mohammed, CEO of Zakson International Incorporation in Japan, praised the spirit of collaboration that made the program possible. He described teamwork as “one powerful catalyst that drives home positive change,” and announced the launch of a new Educational Trust Fund with an initial deposit of GH₵ 50,000.00, specifically targeting students in Akyem Hemang as a pilot for the wider Fanteakwa South area.
Encouraging the youth to adopt a spirit of innovation and unity, he said, “The youth of today must embrace the can-do spirit—not in isolation, but by welcoming ideas from other great minds. Ghana has a brighter future, and empowering this brilliant generation is the way forward.”
The organizing team delivered a powerful message to the students, emphasizing that education is not only a personal journey but also a collective mission.
“Today’s gathering reminds us that education is not just the path to personal success, but the heartbeat of community transformation. We believe in your ability not just to pass exams, but to solve problems, build businesses, invent solutions, and serve others with knowledge and passion. You are not too young to lead or too small to make a difference.”
Also speaking at the event was Mr. Gabriel Appiah, Secretary for Education at the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), who underscored the need for better educational orientation and alignment with career paths. He observed that many students struggle in the job market due to a lack of guidance in choosing the right academic programs.
He added, “TVET and STEM education are now the game changers. I encourage students to take a critical look at these areas and pursue them seriously.”
The program was organized in collaboration with a host of partnering organizations, including NUGS, Edutricity, Betterdream Foundation, Tertiary Minds Ghana, Dance 360, Alice Talk World, Your Child Today, Our President Tomorrow, and the Ghana Education Service.
