Lebanese community in Ghana awards scholarship to 16 students
Sixteen Ghanaian students from various tertiary institutions have been awarded scholarships by the Lebanese community in Ghana to further their education.
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The beneficiaries, particularly from the Central and Northern regions, are from the various universities, polytechnics and training schools including the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), University of Education, Winneba; University of Ghana (UG), Legon; University of Cape Coast (UCC), Koforidua Polytechnic, University of Mines and Technology, University of Development Studies (UDS) and the Regional Maritime University.
So far, more than 100 Ghanaian students have benefitted from the Lebanese educational sponsorship.
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Ali Halabi, made this known at a short ceremony for the beneficiaries.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of the Interior, Mr Mark Woyongo; the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Madam Hannah Tetteh; the Municipal Chief Executive for the Kasena Nankana Municipal Assembly in Navrongo, Dr Stanislaus Kadindi, and the District Chief Executive of Awutu Senya, Mr Sampson Abbey.
Lebanese contribution
Addressing the gathering, Mr Halabi indicated that the Lebanese community in Ghana was committed to supporting and promoting education in the country.
He said the objective of the community was to support students in the pursuit of their education so that they would be able to contribute their quota to national development.
“Lebanon is very grateful to Ghana and its people for receiving Lebanese migrants and giving them an opportunity to participate in the development of the country,” he added.
Appreciation
Mr Woyongo commended the Lebanese community and the ambassador for their immense support for the country’s educational system.
“Indeed, this is a significant contribution to the development of education in Ghana,” he added.
Madam Tetteh expressed her appreciation to the Lebanese community for their support and said: “Scholarships are tools which will help these students realise their full potential.”
She advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity available to them and also build their potential to tackle challenges confronting them.
“The Lebanese community did not have the compulsion to do this, and I think the best you can do is to study harder to show yourself worthy of that.”
Mr Emmanuel Armah, a beneficiary from UPSA, applauded the Lebanese community for helping students and education in the country.
He said: “I didn’t know a time like this will come for me to benefit from such a scheme. This is purely on merit and I want to commend them for this gesture.”