ROADS MINISTRY DONATES GH¢100,000 TO SUPPORT GA MANTSE FOUNDATION

The donation followed an official appeal by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who called on the ministry and corporate bodies to partner with the foundation to scale up its educational, skills development, and social welfare programs. The freshly injected funds will be channeled directly toward enhancing the well-being of local children, with a specific focus on supporting young girls and other highly vulnerable demographics. Guaranteed Annual Funding Approved The financial commitment was announced by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Samuel Kwasi Akuaku, during a courtesy working visit to the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra. The delegation was led by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, alongside senior executives from the Ghana Highway Authority. In a major structural boost for the foundation, Mr. Akuaku announced that funding would become a recurring asset, as all workers within the ministry and its subsidiary agencies have committed to making voluntary annual contributions to sustain the charity's long-term interventions. Transforming Educational Infrastructure Highlighting the organization's core developmental pillars, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II detailed a string of successful interventions recently executed in partnership with the Latter-day Saints Church. Notable achievements include the comprehensive structural expansion and refurbishment of the Mantse Cluster of Schools, alongside the construction of modern 14-seater sanitation facilities across 10 beneficiary schools. The King emphasized that the foundation's foremost priority remains achieving gender parity in local education by actively dismantling barriers that prevent young girls from enrolling, staying in school, and completing their academic journeys. Furthermore, plans are underway to establish specialized vocational and entrepreneurial training hubs to equip local youth with the practical skills required to secure sustainable jobs or launch self-reliant businesses. Tackling Pregnancy Barriers and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome The Ga Mantse Foundation is also spearheading critical community programs to support underage schoolgirls who face unplanned pregnancies. Led by local Queen Mothers, the foundation conducts targeted home visits to ensure these young mothers are reintegrated back into the formal school system shortly after giving birth. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II raised serious concerns over the rising prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome within the Ga State. He pointed out that many pregnant teens are ostracized by their families, leaving them without the means to access critical antenatal medical care. Consequently, many newborns face developmental challenges and require specialized, long-term care. To combat these systemic issues, the Ga Mantse Foundation continues to expand its safety nets, which currently include: • 1,000 Annual Scholarships: Fully funding tuition to keep vulnerable children in the classroom. • 10,000 Academic Starter Packs: Providing essential school supplies to impoverished students to ensure a smooth transition back to school. The King concluded by urging more corporate entities and international organizations to step forward as developmental partners to help the foundation expand its footprint.