We need a working scheme for needy schoolchildren

Yesterday, the Daily Graphic published the story of an SHS graduate, Master Peter Banoebuuri, who has his dream of continuing his education at the tertiary level hanging in the balance due to the lack of funds.

What makes the story sad is the fact that he obtained extremely good grades that would be the envy of many, but was hampered because there was no one to support him with the payment of fees to help him realise his long-cherished dream of becoming a medical doctor in the future.

Not even the school that gave him admission — the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University for Development Studies (UDS) — could help him pay an initial fee of GH¢1,950.

Master Banoebuuri has, therefore, had to consign himself to helping his mother on the farm, just like many others who have had to discontinue their education to take up menial jobs because they cannot afford to pay the fees. 

Indeed, the government has, over the years, instituted many lau