MTN Ghana Foundation donates 270,000 nose masks to 6 schools
By Zeenatu ABUBAKAR, Accra
MTN Ghana Foundation has distributed 270,000 nose masks to six schools in the Korle Klottey Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
The donation was in response to the Ghana Health Service’s alert for the public to mask up due to the climatic conditions being experienced in recent times.
The Education Portfolio Advisor for the MTN Foundation, Ebenezer Terkpeh, said these schools include St. Barnabas Anglican School and Khairiyah Islamic Basic School in the Korle Klottey Municipality. This initiative underscores their commitment to safeguarding the well-being of the younger population and promoting public health awareness.
He stated that the foundation aims to provide assistance to pupils in approximately six schools by equipping them with nose masks to mitigate the effects of the dusty weather.
“We are starting with Khairiyah Islamic Basic School because our Head Office is situated in Korle Klottey, but we will extend it to the other five schools as well,” he explained.
He advised all to wear their masks often to help stay away from the contraction of climate-related diseases.
The Headteacher of Khairiyah Islamic Basic School, Hajia Abdul Samadu Amina, commended the Foundation’s Management for the school’s support.
She urged the public to assist them with learning materials to facilitate teaching and learning in the school. She mentioned that there are approximately 118 students enrolled, spanning from kindergarten 1 to Junior High School 3.
She emphasized the challenges faced in providing adequate learning materials, particularly noting that many students reside with guardians, making it difficult to procure necessary resources.
“Going forward, we wish you can assist us in getting some writing and learning materials for our kids, since some of them are staying with their relatives, not their real parents; it is very difficult getting the requisite materials to facilitate their learning process,” she stressed.
She expressed optimism that students at the school would soon have access to sufficient computers, particularly desktops, to enhance their practical engagement with information and communication technology (ICT).
The Headteacher urged government agencies, NGOs, Corporate Bodies, and other agencies to come to their aid.
