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Regional News of Tuesday, 20 May 2025

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

YEA donates bags of maize to some SHSs in Bono Region 

Malik Basintale, the CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), presented 125 bags of maize. This maize will be distributed to Senior High Schools in the Bono Region. The schools receiving the maize include Wenchi Methodist SHS, Sunyani SHS, Koase Senior and Technical, Nchiraa SHS, St Francis Zavia SHS, and Istiqaama SHS. The Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College is also included.

At a ceremony in Wenchi, Mr. Basintale explained that this presentation supports the Agency’s Corporate Social Responsibility. He emphasized YEA's commitment to agricultural initiatives that boost food production. He noted that the maize was cultivated by the Agency itself. This shows that youth are eager to work and support national food production.

Mr. Basintale urged schools to use the maize for feeding students properly. Mr. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, thanked YEA for its support in feeding students. He highlighted the government's commitment to providing nutritious meals for Senior High School students.

Mustapha Omar Copson, the Bono Regional Director of YEA, announced plans to revamp Branam State Farms in Wenchi Municipality. This initiative aims to utilize arable land for more cultivation and address feeding challenges faced by Senior High Schools.