The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ahanta West, Mavis Kuukua Bissue, has launched a scholarship initiative aimed at supporting brilliant but financially disadvantaged students in her constituency.
The scheme, dubbed the Ayindamaanle Education Trust Fund (AETF), seeks to raise a new generation of professionals—including doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, and Ahanta language teachers—who will contribute to the development of Ahanta West.
At a colourful ceremony graced by chiefs, education stakeholders, industry leaders and citizens of Ahanta, the MP announced the endowment of the Fund with an initial capital of GH₵100,000.
“Too many dreams are cut short, not because of lack of ability, but because of lack of opportunity,” Madam Bissue said. “Education is the great equaliser. If we are to break the cycle of underdevelopment, we must invest deliberately in the education of our young people—particularly in fields that build capacity, protect justice, and save lives.”
The AETF aims to expand access to quality education by prioritising Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with a target of producing at least 10 medical doctors and lawyers within six years.
The Fund will also provide learning materials and other forms of academic support to beneficiaries.
An 11-member Board of Trustees has been constituted to oversee the Fund, with Obrempong Hima Dekyi XIV, Paramount Chief of Upper Dixcove, serving as chairman.
He described the initiative as a “game-changer” for Ahanta, pledging to lead efforts to mobilise resources for its sustainability.
Several corporate bodies and individuals contributed at the fundraising event, while others pledged future support.
The Fund will also establish public channels for citizens and partners, including those in the diaspora, to make contributions.
Madam Bissue emphasised that the success of the AETF depends on collective effort.
“Every cedi, every contribution, and every resource we mobilise will go directly into building the future of our children and the growth of our land,” she noted.
While acknowledging the constituency’s infrastructure challenges—including roads, water systems, electricity and network coverage—the MP assured that she would continue working with government and development partners to address them.