Weija-Gbawe: Ahmed Shaib Supports Over 1,700 SHS Freshers With Trunks, Mattresses, Others - Says It's Not Government Fund

The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency and Second Deputy Minority Whip in Parliament, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has supported over 1,700 newly admitted Senior High School students under the 2nd Edition of the MP's Freshers Fund.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Hon. Ahmed Shaib congratulated the students for successfully completing their basic education and making the important transition to Senior High School.

"Let me begin by congratulating warmly our young students who have successfully completed their basic education and are now making the important transition from Junior High School to Senior High School. This is a significant milestone in your education journey. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, one that will introduce you to new environment, greater responsibility and exciting opportunities," he said.

He said their progress to SHS is a result of their hard work, perseverance and determination, as well as the sacrifices made by parents, guardians and teachers.

Touching on the initiative, the MP stressed that the Freshers Fund is his personal initiative and not a government project.

"Today through the second edition of the MP's Freshers Fund, and let me place emphasis on that, it is not government Freshers Fund. It is Jerry Ahmed Shaib's Freshers Fund. Not a government project. It is Jerry Ahmed Shaib with the support of his executives," he emphasized.

According to him, beneficiaries were presented with trunks, pillows, school bags, mattresses and other basic educational supplies to help them begin the new chapter with confidence and dignity.

"We are presenting to you trunks, pillows, school bags, mattresses to help you begin this new chapter. We need you to carry the kind of confidence and dignity we expect you to take to your respective schools," he stated.

The 2nd Edition of the MP's Freshers Fund, themed _Supporting education. Empowering our youth. Building the future,_ benefited over 1,000 SHS One entrants across the Weija-Gbawe Constituency.