NGO donates books to schools in UER

By Fatima Anafu-Astanga, GNA
Bolgatanga, April 1, GNA- The Indigenous Women Against Hunger, (IWAH) a non-governmental organization, has donated books worth over one million cedis to 39 schools in the Upper East Region.

The schools constitute 13 Senior High, 13 Junior High and 12 Primary schools drawn from Bongo, Kassena- Nankana East Municipality and West districts, Talensi, Nabdam districts and Bolgatanga Municipal.

The books consists of physics, biology, mathematics, English, encyclopedia, history and novels for the senior high and junior high schools categories and assorted books for the primary schools.

Mrs Rosemary Akola, the Executive Director of IWAH, which seeks to develop the skills of women and children, made the presentation in Bolgatanga to teachers and students of the beneficiary schools.

Mrs Akola, who is a teacher by profession, said she was unhappy with the poor reading habits and academic performance of students in the region and expressed the hope that the books would help the students to learn

She called on the students to take their studies serious and derive the maximum benefit from the books.

She urged teachers not to lock the books up but ensure that the students used them well.

Mr Robert Ajene, a retired educationist, acknowledged the high cost of books in the markets and said government needs the support of the private sector to support the education sector.

GNA