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Students at Sirigu Integrated Senior High School (SHS) in the Kassena Nankana West district of the Upper East region did the unthinkable on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, when they forced the vice president’s convoy to stop at the school entrance.
The students carrying banners blocked the main road to the town and indicated that they wanted the vice president to address them as well.
“We also want to hear from you. We will not leave the road until he speaks to us. We are Ghanaians and we want to hear from the man who has contributed a lot to this country,” they said as the security detail tried to clear the way for Dr. Bawumia to pass. and his entourage.
But as he did so, the vice president, hearing the cheering students, offered to address them from his vehicle.
He urged them to take their studies seriously, adding that the government of President Akufo-Addo is committed to their well-being, which is why it has introduced the Free SHS program of which they are beneficiaries.
Dr. Bawumia noted that the NPP has other commendable initiatives in the education sector that would be launched during the second term, urging them to retain the current administration to continue to do more for them.
“Our message of hope for a secure future and an educated population is based on the provision of quality and affordable education at all levels.
“In addition to the free SHS, the next government of Akufo-Addo will facilitate the entry of students to tertiary institutions with our promise of Loan for Tertiary Students without endorsement.
“All of our younger brothers and sisters would need to access this facility is a GhanaCard. The loan will be repaid in installments after one year of national service and one year of grace ”.
